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Three Myths of Sexual Desire - by Valeria ChubaHow Unusual Are Your Sexual Fantasies? - by Valeria Chuba- Is It Possible To Stay Lovers For Life? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from hanna brulskaIs It Possible To Stay Lovers For Life? For twenty years Sharyn Wolf, LCSW has been a marriage counselor and psychotherapist practicing in Manhattan New York City. She is considered a relationship expert whose advices and suggestions have supposedly helped married couples to build successful ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - Performance Anxiety and Ways to Defeat It - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from David GorbeaHave you ever seen a large sport star choke under the pressure? When there is a large second where just one action will imply the main difference in between winning and losing. Some athletes have the psychological ability to withstand the pressure and perform regardless whilst others choke and ...
Views: 1013 - Increase Testosterone by Utilizing Effective Natural Ingredient Sources - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from firminite GarryIn the environment of sex, few factors have a greater role in the male’s sexual performance then with the ability to increase testosterone. During your youth, the male’s ability to increase testosterone is often in overdrive as sexual drive and performance is at its peak. As men continue to ...
Views: 1303 - Impotence Treatments Need More Common than Most Men Admit - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from firminite GarryWhen a topic such as impotence treatments becomes a focus of conversation most men cringe at the idea of having to rely on solutions in order to boost their sexual performance. While the fires of youth may make it seem like your sexual performance may never deteriorate the need for solutions ...
Views: 663 - How to Last Longer in Bed Concerns Overcome by Finding Real Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from firminite GarryFor many men the idea of sex often inspires fear and hesitation rather than excitement and arousal when they begin to question their inability of how to last longer in bed. The question associated with how to last longer in bed has been hounding the conscious of men throughout time and as you ...
Views: 772 - 5 Great Strategies to Improve Sexual Intercourse - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Raymond EhomaTaking a biologic perspective, sexual intercourse or coitus is fundamentally the placing of the man’s phallus in to the woman’s vaginal for the objective of proliferation. It is looked at as the all-natural objective of all intercourse involving a male and a female. Society we reside in ...
Views: 2517 - Attaining Orgasms Through Intercourse - A Perspective Of Women Orgasm... Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Raymond EhomaIn this third and equally closing episode, on techniques for ladies to attain far better and more constant climax, we will pick up from where we left off on positions that afford far more clitoral rousing through love making. Rear-entry position, wherein the guy comes in from posterior, while ...
Views: 1568 - Attaining Orgasms Through Intercourse - A Perspective Of Women Orgasm... Part 2art 2 - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Raymond EhomaIn our second installment, on methods females can adopt as a way to have greater and way more constant climax, we are going to be considering three important tactics that are certain to accomplish just about every female's desire of attaining her orgasm throughout sexual ...
Views: 1973 - Book Review: Shameless - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeBook Review: Shameless – How I Ditched the Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure… and Somehow Got Home in Time to Cook Dinner by Pamela Madsen I fell in ‘like’ with Pamela Madsen even before I heard about or read her first book Shameless. It happened when she shared her blog post ‘My Mother ...
Views: 1568 - The Benefits of Self Pleasure - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stuart BlochI 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: 5550(1 vote) - How Tantra Healed My Racist Soul (And Other Profoundly Absurd Revelations) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Devi WardMy Name is Devi Ward and this is the totally absurd story of how practicing Tantric Sex healed my soul. I was born in 1974, the result of an inter-racial marriage. My father is of African, European, & Native American ancestry (otherwise known as black). My mother is half Polish & half ...
Views: 2687 - Being Self-Conscious Regarding Your Penile Curve - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Paul RodgersFed-up of these locker room conditions? Getting changed and feeling ashamed about your penile? Of all the examining and competitiveness which goes on, on who has got the biggest penile? Well, we have found a few very good news - it's possible to have the biggest penis! Intruding glances… ...
Views: 2449 - Book Review: The Joy of Sex - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThe Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Love Making by Alex Comfort This original The Joy of Sex, first published in 1972, has often been credited with inventing the modern sex manual and enjoyed unprecedented success world-wide gracing 8 million homes. Illustrated with line-drawings and ...
Views: 2512(1 vote) - Book Review: Red Hot Touch - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRed Hot Touch: A Head-to-Toe Handbook for Mind-Blowing Orgasms by Jaiya and Jon Hanauer Red Hot Touch is sizzling hot! It is possibly the modern-day equivalent of The Joy of Sex. The writing is fresh and playful; the content is incredibly useful and informative; and the techniques are ...
Views: 3627 - Book review: The Erotic Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThe Erotic Mind: Unlock the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin In this intriguing, insightful mix of analysis, anecdote and advice, San Francisco psychotherapist Morin developed an ‘erotic equation’ by drawing on the discussions of 351 respondents, straight and gay. ...
Views: 2631(1 vote) - Book Review: Stand by Her - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara Lee‘Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men’ is a book by one brave man for other men who are witnessing their loved one fighting breast cancer and how to support them. These men can be their husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, friends, and coworkers. Written by John Anderson who has helped ...
Views: 1224 - Book Review: Sitting Moon – A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI was drawn to the book Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation After Pregnancy at the library. It has in part to do with the professional-looking cover with a white background, as well as the sub-title: ‘Natural Rejuvenation’. Natural is always good, I thought. Another factor probably ...
Views: 2333 - Book Review: Impossible Motherhood – Testimony of an Abortion Addict - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThe cover of book Impossible Motherhood is simple but alluring. It traces the outline of a woman with two lines, with the title and sub-title ‘Testimony of an Abortion Addict’ located where the pubic mons is. Then, there are three sets of red lines (each set has four lines with a fifth line ...
Views: 1350 - Book Review: Women Who Love Sex - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWomen Who Love Sex: Ordinary Women Describe Their Paths to Pleasure, Intimacy, and Ecstasy, by Gina Ogden Once I started reading the book, I did not want to put it down. It is beautifully and succinctly written by a woman who has had to deal with her own inner ‘ghosts’ and discomforts with ...
Views: 2169 - Sex and cigarettes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Barbu StelanSmoking's Effect on Sex According to one expert, Professor Louise Van Der Velde, also known as the Love Doctor of GMTV, smoking has both a long term and a short term effect on smoker's ability and desire to have sex: "The toxins that build up in your system contribute to feelings of ...
Views: 957 - Sex for Boomers: Rated Rx - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhy should an activity that offers us mental, physical, emotional and spiritual benefits be limited to youth? Is there some immutable law that says that when a person passes the age of sixty, they no longer want or need to have sex? While it is true that the biologic imperative to reproduce ...
Views: 952 - Pleasure and the Brain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraWhat creates pleasure is a very interesting question. After doing research on the subject I discovered that the brain is our largest pleasure centers. Now I knew this before but what I did not know was that the pleasure center in our brain lets us know when something is enjoyable and ...
Views: 1694 - Exploring the Art of Tantra – Taking Your Lovemaking to a Deeper Level - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyFor centuries, various forms of Tantra have been practiced in many eastern cultures as a means to reach enlightenment. Tantra is an ancient yoga that is perhaps best known in the West for its celebratory inclusion of sexual energy as central to the practice. This powerful meditation can be ...
Views: 3460(1 vote) - Birth Control – A Not-So-Fun Fundamental of Physical Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyIt starts with her alluring and curious glance at him. Her expression is full of desire with a soft inviting smile. He feels a rush of impassioned energy throughout his body as he approaches her. She has his full attention as he fervently extends his arms toward her. They warmly embrace, as ...
Views: 1942(2 votes) - The Naked Truth ~ an Exhillarating Sense of Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyMany people, especially women, have insecurity issues when it comes to being naked in front of their partner. They may hide certain body parts under towels, blankets and clothing rather than proudly strutting their stuff in the buff. Women are their own worst critic, as they tend to focus on ...
Views: 3542(2 votes) - Show That You Are a True Man by Helping Your Partner Achieve Orgasm - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from linda johnNot many people are aware of the fact that women in particular find it troublesome in trying to anticipate orgasm. Though some of you might find it quite hard to digest but recent surveys have proved that there are over 90% women who fake orgasm. There are some women who prefer shopping for ...
Views: 674 - The Reasons And Reality Of Discreet Married Dating - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from hanna brulskaTwenty First Century has brought us cell phones, computers, internet and emerging everyday new technologies. People around the world have accepted and embraced these changes, without which it's impossible to imagine our life today. World has changed drastically, and if we want to admit it or ...
Views: 2591(4 votes) - Is Lust A Deadly Sin? Are You Looking For Passion And Spark? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from hanna brulskaInfidelity…. Unfaithfulness…. Extra-Marital Affairs…. If we watch any talk show, listen to psychiatrists, doctors and sociologists, follow up on celebrities’ news; cheating and being cheated on is a “talk of a town”. Why we as a society are so fixated on it? Why do we have a tendency to ...
Views: 2550(2 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 ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Vaginismus – When a Woman’s Body Says ‘No’ - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRecently a girlfriend admitted that until she met me, she had always thought that vaginismus was a myth – a disease that was made up, or had been eradicated in the ’80s, and most definitely did not exist in modern day. In fact, vaginismus is a very real sexual concern that women experience, ...
Views: 2601(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: 1027(1 vote) - Vulvas and vaginas are pink - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI didn’t know I had a vulva until I went to sex school. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, I do have a vulva (pronounced as ‘vuhl-vah’) and a vagina (pronounced ‘vha-gine-a’). I just didn’t know what they were called. I couldn’t even pronounce the word penis (pronounced as ‘pee-nis’) for that ...
Views: 2505(2 votes) - Heterosexuals, Come on out - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeYou might have come across the term ‘Coming out’. What does it mean? It is a figure of speech used by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in disclosing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Also referred to as ‘Coming out of the closet’, the beginning of ...
Views: 1028 - Sex Heroes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeA few weeks ago, while watching ‘Robin Hood’ starring Russell Crowe, I found myself cringing at the predictability of the plot. I am usually not so squeamish about my buttons being so obviously pushed. However, I walked away from the experience with a few observations about the preparation of ...
Views: 3067(3 votes) - Better, betterer, betterest in sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIs it possible to get better, ‘betterer’ and ‘betterest’ when it comes to sex? A certain Singapore minister was cited in the media as saying, “If you’re the best today, strive to be better. If you’re better today, strive to be ‘betterer’ and if you’re ‘betterer’ today, strive to be ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - What's Wrong with Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRecently, I attended a men’s health forum on erectile difficulties. There were three male speakers scheduled, all of whom were medical doctors. Being a sexologist, I was always keen to learn more in the area of sexual dysfunction. I had pre-registered for the event and was queuing to sign in. ...
Views: 725(2 votes) - Don't Try. Be. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhen I was in my third semester studying for my Doctorate in Human Sexuality, I went to the Florida Sex Therapy Institute to complete a Certificate in Sex Therapy. Dr Susan Lee, my teacher, introduced me to her clients I bumped into and her counterparts as ‘Dr Lee’. My first reaction was ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - Sex and the King of Fruits - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhat is the relationship between sex and durians? Is there any at all? Since I am paid for my time, I like to use metaphors and analogies to make sure that I get my intended message across in the most effective way in the shortest amount of time. This has a lot to do with my first career in ...
Views: 1077 - Dance – Your Way Into Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWe are inundated, on a daily basis, with multiple messages about how our bodies can or should look better from slimming and facials to skin whitening and body hair removal. There is just so much we can be unhappy with when it comes to your bodies. How can we ever be happy with the way we look, ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - The Importance of Listening to your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIf you accidentally touched a hot stove, the nerves in your skin would shoot a message of pain to your brain. The brain then sends a message back telling the muscles in your hand to pull away. Is that a bad thing? No, you would answer. What a ridiculous question, you might retort. Hear me ...
Views: 1112 - The Importance of Touch - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeTouch is the medium through which we first become acquainted with the world. It is the first means of communication between the newborn baby and the mother. Research has shown that many babies who are raised in an orphanage and are not handled and touched on a regular basis rarely live past the ...
Views: 933 - Sexual Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeAnxiety is a normal part of life. We all have experienced anxiety at some point of our lives. In fact, anxiety is one mechanism that evolved to keep us alert and help us cope in stressful events or situations. More specifically, performance anxiety refers to self-consciousness about the quality ...
Views: 1013 - What a Sexologist is not - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeI am a sexologist. Since I am the only one with this unique combination of qualification and training in Singapore, there exists a lot of confusion about what exactly a sexologist does within our little city/state. Not only that, I have my share of detractors who think I am a ‘joke’, only about ...
Views: 2418 - Client Confidentiality - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeAs the Lion City’s only clinical sexologist with a doctorate in human sexuality, I have often been asked by journalists, friends, and complete strangers to share my thoughts about what I felt was my most bizarre/ interesting/ fulfilling case. I could become the next media darling or belle of ...
Views: 1222 - Sexual Stereotypes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeGentlemen prefer blondes? All blondes are dumb? All redheads are passionate? A man is always sex-, porn- and/ or looks-obsessed? Therefore, he is expected to sow his wild oats? The gay person is promiscuous? A woman is seductive when she is slim, and that’s why every woman wants to be slim—so ...
Views: 797(3 votes) - Female Sexual Dysfunctions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeMany women have problems with sex at some stage in their life and it becomes more common as women get older. Having covered male sexual dysfunctions in a previous piece, let’s move onto the types of female sexual problems. Female sexual dysfunction refers to one or more of the following ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - Does the G-spot exist? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThere is a place within a woman which is so famous that it is referred to by a singular alphabetic term. I am asked frequently, usually by men, just where this is. Many women are confused about whether they have one. The fixation has a lot to do with the belief that its stimulation results in an ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Male Sexual Dysfunctions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeDuring my training to be a sexologist, I was confused by the differences between PE, DE, and ED. They are, namely, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and erectile dysfunction or disorder, respectively. Later, I realised it was just as confusing for the men who have sexual concerns. ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Unleash Your Inner Sexy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWe hear it said constantly: “He’s hot!” or “She’s sexy!” What exactly does ‘sexy’ mean? Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary defines ‘sexy’ as sexually suggestive or stimulating. In other words, sexy can be ‘erotic’. Another synonym is ‘appealing’; as in generally attractive or ...
Views: 3164 - My Body in the Mirror - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHow many of the people that you know are truly happy with their bodies? Be honest: Are you satisfied with yours? If not, you might have a body image issue. Body image does not just refer to aspects of our physical appearance, attractiveness, and beauty. It also has to do with the mental ...
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