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How To Delay Sperm During Intercourse: How To Make Sperm Come Out Late
If you've arrived at this article, the chances are that one or more of the following are true in your sex life;
- You are sick to the back teeth of coming too early during sex
- You're unable to control your climax ... Views: 6491
Does He Feel the Same for Me: How to Know If Your Man Feels The Same Way About You
You and your man are at a point in your relationship where you end your phone calls and each night with an exchange of "love yous," but lately he's been acting distant. You start to question your relationship ... Views: 6477
If you’ve ever danced the night away, then you know how truly liberating, invigorating and therapeutic it can be to just let it loose on the dance floor. Music has a way of touching the soul in an extraordinary and profound way. Whether fueled by a DJ or a live band, dancing is quite similar ... Views: 6473
My growing-up experience was common in our society. I learned to put up walls as the only way to keep others from taking too much from me too often. The implication is that I can’t trust you, so I have to protect myself from you.
The downside is, walls keep everyone out all the time. The ... Views: 6409
One of the biggest problems in relationships is the lack of a true connection.
What is a true connection?
It is a desire to be with someone, because you want to share yourself with them and you want them to share themselves with you, too. A true connection is what intimacy is all ... Views: 6371
How do we deal with keeping it quiet in the bedroom when we co-habitat with roommates, children or house guests? It can be extremely awkward listening to a family member or friend scream and moan as they enjoy a wild sexual escapade in the next room. It can be even more embarrassing to be that ... Views: 6333
Why would someone be afraid of intimacy? Don't we all want to feel close and connected with someone?Yes, of course we want that, but there are very real fears that keep us from opening to emotional intimacy in a primary relationship.The FearsWhat is the first fearful thought you think when you ... Views: 6323
While some people can let go of a relationship once it is over, there are others who are unable to do so. When someone is able let go, it will be possible for them to move on and to embrace the present moment.
However, if they are unable to do this, it is not going to be possible for them to ... Views: 6275
Although relationships are often seen as two people sharing who they are with the other each and with both of them being on the same level; this doesn’t always take place. And when this doesn’t happen, one of the reasons can be due to one person trying to rescue the other.
Now, in order for ... Views: 6256
Ever had that daunting experience of losing your partner because you feel even a smidge of distance growing between you two? If so, you’re not alone. Countless women experience this everyday in their relationships, especially when they think the relationship is going so well.
Are men just ... Views: 6251
If you are committed to finding true love or keeping your love relationship alive and well, you will need to overcome your fear of opening up so you can create true intimacy.
Why is opening up so important?
Relationships are based on the commonalities you have with your partner and your ... Views: 6250
There are three stages of relating, according to David Deida an international teacher and author. He calls these stages Dependent, 50/50, and Intimate Communion. In his book Intimate Communion he defines these stages according to the polarity differences between men and women.
Dependent ... Views: 6214
“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender”-Emil Ludwig.
The depth of a kiss can say so much. It can open up ... Views: 6187
My Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW
Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows ... Views: 6163
Is premature ejaculation still haunting you? You have been searching for the answer on how to stop premature ejaculation naturally? Have you found the answer?
If you want to end premature ejaculation naturally, then you must learn the way to control your pubococcygeus muscles (PC muscles)
... Views: 6136
Should you tell your ex boyfriend you miss him? You do so wouldn't the right thing be to express that to him? It will make him realize just how much he means to you and he'll want you back, right? Wrong! Telling your ex how much you truly miss him is actually an incredibly bad idea for several ... Views: 6129
Very few ladies want orders barked at them during intimate moments, but women also don't have all of the equipment men have, and they may have no idea what they're supposed to be doing when they're spending time down there. Learning about a few penis hot spots could help men gently direct their ... Views: 6124
This question has been on my mind for quite some time, and I’ve recently asked several men, “What is sexy?” This is sort of like asking, “What is delicious?” or “What is quality?” It is all a matter of personal taste and there is no right or wrong answer. How does a woman exude sexiness to a ... Views: 6087
Is he serious in having a relationship with me? Does he really love me? Will he keep his promises and face the challenges bravely to make the relationship work? These questions will come up when you are trying to sort out if the guy you are having relationship with is really sincere in his ... Views: 6078
Why A Man Won’t Emotionally Commit
Have you ever hid your true feelings from a man because you thought you'd "scare him away?"
This is a frustrating situation. Shouldn't you be able to just be yourself, and have him love you for who you are?
Unfortunately, there's a common mistake ... Views: 6036
THE ART OF LEANING BACK
Leaning Back is all about existing in your Feminine Power.
Leaning Back is purposely NOT doing anything from your Masculine Power when interacting with a man.
Remember, being in your Feminine Power involves:
feeling
being
receiving
creativity
and ... Views: 6007
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The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences
Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC
Clinical Care ... Views: 5974
On a physical level, men and women are clearly very different; with men having features that relate to the masculine and women having features that relate to the feminine. And while this much is obvious and easily recognisable, what they are like within is not as easy to describe.
But as a ... Views: 5951
Several of my male patients have shared with me that they’re having problems in the romance department more frequently. They experience erectile dysfunction often and are also feeling depressed and fatigued. They wonder if maybe they have a hormone deficiency, or are coming down with a bug or ... Views: 5821
Tantra teaches that touch can be very powerful when used with the intent to heal and awaken another person. With an open mind and some practice anyone can learn how to give and receive Tantric healing touch. Learning how to give and receive touch with presence offers many benefits.
1) The ... Views: 5576
With Thanksgiving drawing near, I believe this would be an ideal time to discuss the role of gratitude, validation and appreciation in the art of lovemaking.
Of course, when we feel validated and appreciated in any aspect of our lives it deepens our sense that we truly matter in this crazy ... Views: 5564
Cleansing, detoxifying diets, exercising… what else do we do to purify or clean our bodies? It is somewhat common to hear people say that they are engaged in one of these practices to clean themselves from toxins and other harmful elements. They usually express to feel more energized and ... Views: 5555
I dislike the term “masturbation,” which comes from the Greek root word to “self pollute.” I prefer self pleasuring. Only through self pleasuring can we discover what our bodies are capable of and what really pleases -- or pleasures -- us. Without that knowledge, we can never let our partners ... Views: 5554
Fueled by pure primal instinct, our sex drive is a compelling physiological desire for copulation. Unlike most female mammals, women can enjoy immense pleasure from sexual activity. Of course a partner is not necessarily needed to achieve sexual satisfaction and orgasm, however it always more ... Views: 5553
There are many people who think that a relationship is one sided. For most women, they feel that their boyfriends must have the best effort to always pamper them and to make them really special, thus forgetting the needs of their significant others. It is important for boyfriends to be taken ... Views: 5543
Signs Your Woman Is Not Satisfied Sexually: Signs She Is Sexually Frustrated
So do you feel that you are able to satisfy her in bed? Does she seem happy with your performance in bed? It's a very well known fact that a lot of women out there tend to fake their orgasms on a regular basis and ... Views: 5517
Greetings!
A committed relationship is where you and your partner explore and discover the strengths, assets and wonders of each other, and agree to love, support and protect each other through good times and bad. It is where you behave as described in many wedding vows:
“I, take you, to be ... Views: 5507
The length or girth of a penis is not the measure of a man. Penis pumps, pills, and patches can only make your penis bigger temporarily. They all work on the same principle of increasing blood flow in order to get a thicker penis. I would be wary of any body alternating devices and invariably ... Views: 5504
Having a healthy attitude towards lovemaking makes all the difference to the experience.
You can be in exactly the same lovemaking position as someone else but ultimately it’s the mind that creates the experience. If the mind is saying: ‘I wish this would finish’, you may have some sort of ... Views: 5500
Men are such wonderful creatures and most of the time everyone underappreciates them. Personally, I love men and everything about them. Since my whole theory of relationship is based upon the fact that men and women are different, it seemed time to elaborate on who men are and how did they get ... Views: 5499
Time and time again, people tell me they are not experiencing real intimacy in their relationships. Sex? Yes. True intimacy? No. They long for a soul connection, a deep, tender love, a satisfying and fulfilling sexual love. They long for a deeper level of communication, not just the chatter of ... Views: 5494
Have you been living a safe and secure, but unexciting life? Are you ready to leave the nest? Have you been settling into a life of less than satisfying comfort and less than optimal emotional, relational, financial and spiritual success?
What is a nest? The online Thesaurus offers these ... Views: 5486
Life is made up of what are often described as opposites and giving and receiving is part of this dynamic. When one of these is done and not the other, it will lead to an imbalance being created.
One may receive from another and be unable to give in that situation. Or one may give in one ... Views: 5456
There are two kinds of hurt: self-pitying hurt and sad hurt. Self-pitying hurt is the kind of hurt we feel on purpose, so that we’ll have a good excuse to wallow in self-pity. Whenever we are self-righteously indignant at someone else’s behavior, we are indulging in self-pitying hurt. We ... Views: 5440
The Four C’s of Emotional Intimacy
Emotional intimacy is a deep bond between a husband and wife that is occasionally defined as a soulmate connection. Along with spiritual, intellectual, and sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy is one of the building blocks upon which great marriages are ... Views: 5384
The mechanics of “having sex” are fairly simple, but really “making love” and developing a good intimate relationship takes some time and effort. Movies, pornography and other media tell us that sex is–or should be–easy, which is a set up for problems in a ... Views: 5362
I suffered from social anxiety disorder for many years. And as I got older it got worse. Of course, the fact that I created a life perfect to serve my dysfunction probably didn’t help. I had a job and I didn’t have to leave my house most days and when I did it was very low stress. I didn’t have ... Views: 5345
You can consider yourself as a true lover only if you manage to make your girl scream out your name in uncontrollable pleasure and make her beg for more sex.
Use these tips to make your girl come back for more, repeatedly.
Know her needs. Each girl has different needs and you need to ... Views: 5312
If you suffer from painful erections and are having difficulty during intercourse you may suffer from Peyronie's disease. Fortunately Peyronie's treatment can be treated. You main goal of treatment for Peyronie's disease is probably to keep yourself sexually active.
Peyronie's Disease, also ... Views: 5298
How to Bring a Woman to Orgasm With Your Tongue: How to Give a Woman Good Oral
The art of cunnilingus is something that men need to master. You cannot be born with the skills of pleasing a woman orally. This is something that you must go through practice to be amazing at. However, you don't ... Views: 5297
You Love Him More Than He Loves You: When You Are The One Who Loves More
If you are in a relationship and you love him more than he loves you it's a bit torturous. As women we want the men we are with to be as crazy about us as we are about them. If your man seem less than enthusiastic about ... Views: 5274
Start With a Clean Slate … and aim for perfect love
For the best summer—and relationship—ever, start with a clean slate. Wipe away the black marks and start fresh, aiming, once again, for perfect love. Only this time, do it with perfect love in clear view. Know what you’re going for, ... Views: 5268
I’ve met so many couples whose main relationship complaint boils down to not feeling appreciated by their partner.
It’s so easy to take each other for granted and to get caught up in a pattern of not expressing your appreciation of each other.
So what can you do to really let your partner ... Views: 5263
Just like fine wine, women get better with age – and so does the sex. During our younger years, social time is spent either in excessive party-mode or completely focused on academic and personal development. Curiosity about sex is generally fulfilled by amateur experimentation, books, films, ... Views: 5258
Isochronic tones are the strongest brainwave entrainment on the market today and using this technology can increase and enhance your sexual desire and drive.
We all live stressed-out lives today, and the fall-out of that is, a diminished sexual libido.
Sex gets put on the back burner, and ... Views: 5141