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- Mystical Ecstasy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Heather Fraser -This topic evokes such a powerful energy within my Being. It's the essence of an energy I know my Soul has come here, once again, to attempt to attain. I accept that I have not attained it yet, and that it takes countless lifetimes of earth experience for the Soul to evolve. It sure ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Natural and Effective Aphrodisiacs - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Allura JoyForget the Spanish Fly, Rhinoceros horn or other rumored aphrodisiacs, the most natural libido enhancers are easily accessible and good for your overall health. For thousands of years, humans have been experimenting with various foods and herbs to improve health conditions and support sexual ...
Views: 3482(2 votes) - Natural Modern Treatment for Peyronie's Disease - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Paul RodgersPeyronie’s is a build up of fibrous tissues around the tunica albuginea of your male organ that solidifies into a plague around the middle of your male member. And the consequence? A penis curvature of up to 30% which in turn in most documented circumstances makes intercourse painful if not ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - Navigating Overwhelm, Hurt and Reactivity Successfully - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Joanna IntaraMaybe this has happened to you...you were looking forward to Saturday night with your beloved, music on, scrumptious, savory take-out coming and fragrant candles lit. He/She starts inching towards you, closer, wanting to nuzzle up, you, on the other hand, notice that you’re starting to pull ...
Views: 579(1 vote) - New Year’s resolution: I resolve to put more romance in my relationship - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIt’s that time of year when everyone is thinking what they can do to make this next year the best it can be. People make resolutions in the hopes that they are going to successfully make a positive change in their lives. Some choose to lose weight, get into shape, own a home, and stop smoking or ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Not attracted? Learn How to Unclog the Blocked Flow of Love - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Sheryl PaulOnce again, I turn to the poet and mystic Mark Nepo and The Book of Awakening for gems of wisdom about the stones that block our hearts from fully loving: “It seems this is the never-ending work of relationship, each of us in our own time and way moving the stones between us, repositioning ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Opening to Deeper Levels of Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Debra RebleMost of us desire deeper, levels of intimacy with ourselves and our loved ones. Such meaningful relationships and intimate interactions begin with feeling “safe” enough to to freely and openly share our fears and insecurities. Opening up to another person and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Overcoming Upset - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Behnam BakhshandehOvercoming Upset How to overcome upset by developing connection to resources for a peaceful and content life This is an excerpt from upcoming book “Anatomy of Upset” by Behnam Bakhshandeh As we all know by now UPSET is big part of our daily living. We are upset a lot and it seems ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Passion - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Dr. Anne BrownThere is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Aristotle OK we all know this right? And yet how many of us enter into the most intimate relationship with our partners “saying nothing.” For those who still can’t discuss sex, it is time to lift that veil. ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson Putting Others First or showcasing our “Good” deeds? As I sit and reflect on my experiences with sexual relations, I have found that I have performed such more so for my partner than for myself. For instance, I enjoy the concept of having sex but the actual ...
Views: 2751(1 vote) - Raw Vegan Foods to Put You in the Mood for Love! - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Chef Tina JoCacao Cacao, raw chocolate, has long been known as an aphrodisiac and has been used as one in South America for thousands of years! In addition to its ability to put you in the mood, cacao is a heart healthy treat that also contains an abundance of antioxidants, electrolytes, and magnesium. ...
Views: 1009(2 votes) - Re-awakening Intimacy after Childbirth - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe time during and post childbirth for a mother is signified by GIVING. No matter if you nurse or not you give continually to your baby for months. The first step to returning to intimacy is to give to yourself: This starts with listen more deeply to yourself and having moments and practices to ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Receiving - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary Fitzpatrick"And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth" Raymong Carver Many of us were told as children, some of us relentlessly, about the primacy of giving. Yes, it is very important to give of ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Recovering From Co Dependency - Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Caroline NettleMany people do not understand what Co dependency is, and many professionals struggle to describe it so that it is well understood. It is an insidious disease that underpins all addictions. It is born out of abuse or neglect in childhood. The net result is a person who suffers from self- hatred, ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Recovery From Co Dependency - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Caroline NettleIn part 1, we looked at rescuing and care-taking. In this article, we are going to be looking at people pleasing. This is a behaviour that is deeply entrenched in a vast majority of our population, and is quite a tough habit to crack. When a child learns that it gets attention for being good, ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Rediscovering Your Feminine Self - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverThe spirit of femininity is generous, graceful, nurturing, supportive, sensitive, intuitive, and oriented towards love and care. Despite all of these wonderful attributes, feminine energy, especially as it pertains to sexuality, has been suppressed, condemned, and vilified on a global scale for ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Relationship Advice on Mens Mother Complex - Rape of the Heart - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Richard ColeInsights For Marriage Counselling This article describes a common relationship pattern where men have closed down their “ability to feel’. The origin of this pattern is the man attempted to fill his father’s role when he was a boy. He attempted to meet his mother’s needs at the cost of his ...
Views: 9508(1 vote) - Relationship Advice: What Is Needed For Deeper Emotional Intimacy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Richard Nicastro"I'm tired of feeling alone in my marriage." ~Christian, married three years Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Relationship as a Spiritual Path - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Darlene LancerA relationship can be an exciting path to the unknown. It offers an ever-present opportunity to grow―a path to spiritual transformation and mutual discovery and ultimately the divine when partners open to one another. The concept of spirituality derives from "spiritus," meaning vitality or ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - Relationship Expert by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomRelationship Expert Beth Shepherd Psychic. More and more people are turning to a relationship expert for help with their love lives or lack of them. It may be about their family, neighbours or work colleagues but usually it is about romance, love, marriage and affairs. For the record most of ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Relationship Help: Transform Your Marriage With a Question - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Richard NicastroQuestions have the power to change people... For centuries, philosophers have known about the power of questions as a tool to finding the deeper truths about life. And questions are one of the central ways in which therapists (including marriage/couples counselors) help clients create more ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Smothered When They Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to intimacy, it could be said that there are at least three types of people. There can the ones who want to experience it, the ones who do experience it and the ones who do everything they can do avoid it. And whether one has fulfilling relationships can all depend on which one ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Comfortable With Hot And Cold Behaviour? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where their romantic relationships have not been very fulfilling, what they may find is that it’s because they have the inclination to end up with people who are anything but reliable and consistent. If so, this will mean that they have been with a number of people who ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Stop Others From Showing Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to feeling connected to other people and having a sense of being understood, it is vital that one is not only honest with themselves about what they are going through, but that they are honest with others to. Now, this is going to be more relevant with the people that one is ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Rescue Others? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough 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(1 vote) - Seduction: From the Avenue to the Altar - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Jonathon AslayHas seduction become a lost art? In a society of strong women with powerful careers and tight schedules it may have lost it's place of importance. Being aggressive is not necessarily considered sexy by the man on the other end of the couch. Alluring him with hints of desire can whet his ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - See and Celebrate What's Real - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jan DeniseSee & Celebrate What’s Real by Jan Denise You’re gritting your teeth and talking under your breath again, wondering if he deliberately provokes you … and if he waits until people are watching to do it. It’s no coincidence that he’s more irritating when you’re the center of attention. ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Sex and Codependents: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownSo many women I interviewed when writing my book reported saying yes to sex just to get the sex over with and have the person go away. Others reported saying yes to sex to have the person like them. Others reported gaining weight so they wouldn’t have to say no to dating and sex. Many reported ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Sex is Learned - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeSex is a learned act. That’s right: l-e-a-r-n-e-d. I remember contributing an article to an online portal a few months back. I had written the sentence: “For most people, sex is a learned act.” When the portal owner’s edits come back, she had written: “Don’t you mean, ‘For most people, sex is ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Sexless Marriage – 5 Reasons For Your Husband’s Low Sex Drive - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Lisa Penn-JamesMarriage therapists estimate as many as 20 percent of couples are in a low-sex or sexless marriage in the USA. To my surprise, often enough it’s the men, heterosexual men, who don’t want sex with their spouse. How many times do you hear about a woman complaining about her sexless marriage? ...
Views: 2833(1 vote) - Sexting for the professional! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Madeline FosterPhone Sex and Sexting have become a huge part of our society over the past decade. It has become such commonplace among young adults that no one is surprised when they run across sexually explicit material on another person's smartphone. They most likely do not even think twice about it. ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Sexual Healing - Sex Feels Good & is Good For You - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Marenda Hughes TaylorA healthy sex life is just as important as other aspects of your life. In our pursuit of living balanced lives too often sex is not factored into the equation. We have a tendency to focus on careers, business, finances, and the daily To-Do lists. With so much going on every day it is easy to ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - Sexuality Post Menopause - The Music Doesn't Have to Stop - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Erica LevinIf the thought of vaginal atrophy worries you, know that you're not alone. For many women, the post-menopause years can mean a sexless marriage. But if sex is sometimes more painful than pleasurable, it doesn't mean it's over for you. If you're currently in perimenopause, or that period in a ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Shared Space, Shared Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jan DeniseShared Space, Shared Happiness While you’re thinking of all the ways you can improve your home, don’t get preoccupied with trends and technology. Make sure it reflects the behavioral, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, sexual, and magical you. Then consider all the ways you and your ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Should A Woman Say Yes to Sex Every Time? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sonika TinkerI remember hearing years ago from a man I studied with, that he and his wife had an agreement: she was to say "yes" to him every time he wanted sex. It was the condition for the fulfillment of their monogamy promise. "If you want me to only have sex with you, then you need to provide for and ...
Views: 10242(3 votes) - Signals that your relationship is failing - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Ian TomlinsonJohn Gottman is a psychologist in the US who has studied married couples in great depth. This man has got the art of reading couples so off pat that he can tell within three minutes of observing them interact whether they will stay together or separate. He's spot on 96% of the time! When ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Skinny Dipping is Better Than Double Dipping - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. (C) Copyright, Arthur Levine 2011. Works: Keywords: Skinny Dipping, Double Dipping, Johnny Oops What has sex got to do with economics? I’ve come to the conclusion that swimming naked in the pool is a ...
Views: 1898(1 vote) - SOCIOPATH OR NARCISSIST? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Darlene LancerIf you’re in an abusive relationship, you may wonder if your partner is a narcissist or sociopath and whether or not the relationship will improve. If so, or if you recently ended such a relationship, it can undermine your self-esteem and ability to trust yourself and others. The labels ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Sons of Narcissistic Fathers - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Darlene LancerSons of narcissistic fathers are driven by lack of confidence. Raised by a self-centered, competitive, arrogant father, they feel like they can never measure up or be enough to garner their father’s approval. Their father may be absent or critical and controlling. He may belittle and shame his ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Start Letting Go of Your Inhibitions Today and Change Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Jeffrey WallaceIt is an unfortunate fact that in numerous cases in life, the only thing holding people back is themselves. The most successful people in the world are those that exude confidence. By presenting yourself in a professional, assured manner, you are far more likely to gain the respect of your ...
Views: 11223(1 vote) - Start With a Clean Slate ... and aim for perfect love - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jan DeniseStart 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(1 vote) - Staying in Love: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverSustaining intimacy and fulfillment in a romantic relationship can be challenging. Often couples find themselves lacking true connection with each other as the daily routine of their lives take over. Intimacy is a creation that has to be cultivated and tended to. When we take time to ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Staying Juicy! Maintaining a Youthful Yoni - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Allura JoyWomen tend to spend a lot of time and money on skincare. We want our skin to look youthful, supple and smooth. The key to younger healthy looking skin is sufficient moisture. In humid tropical climates, our skin naturally looks and feels healthier, and the women of the tropics generally look ...
Views: 4868(3 votes) - Struggle with Sexual Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Allura JoyWhy is it that some women struggle with attaining sexual satisfaction? Why do some women have difficulty achieving orgasm? It has been reported that over 50% of women have some concerns about their sexuality and are not completely satisfied in this area. Most women have a sexual ‘problem’ at ...
Views: 3464(1 vote) - Tantra Massage - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Chandi DeviTantra Massage is one way to worship the divine within you and your partner, and an intimate way of communicating that Divine love through deliberate, attentive, loving touch. Tantra massage is a sexually charged meditation experience, one of several sensual tantric techniques to connect and ...
Views: 2773(1 vote) - Tantric Healing Touch - Enhancing Intimacy and Ecstasy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Crystal MorrisTantra 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(4 votes) - The 10 Best Compliments You Can Give Your Wife - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Nurturing MarriageOriginally published here: http://www.nurturingmarriage.org/the-little-things/the-10-best-compliments-you-can-give-your-wife Your wife is the most incredible woman in your life! She is talented, confident, beautiful, and funny. She's the woman of your dreams and means absolutely everything to ...
Views: 2677(1 vote) - The 5 Keys to Sexual Wholeness - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Amrita GraceWholeness is defined as an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting. Because our sexual energy is the life force that creates us and animates us in our bodies, I believe sexual wholeness encompasses all of who we are. When we free our sexual energy and use it to feed ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - The Connection Between Nitric Oxide, Sex, Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Allura JoyNitric Oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide) is a very simple but important molecule that can actually determine how long you live and the quality of your life. Nitric Oxide is made by the blood vessels’ lining, or endothelium. The endothelium is extremely sensitive to the physical and ...
Views: 8435(3 votes) - The elephant in the bedroom: Talking about sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeFor most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. I have come across a man who, after 15 years of marriage, admitted that he and his wife have never talked about sex. Don’t get me wrong. They do have sex. They just don’t talk about it. In other words, they never ...
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