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Three Myths of Sexual Desire - by Valeria ChubaHow Unusual Are Your Sexual Fantasies? - by Valeria Chuba- Making Love to Yourself - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julianne BentleyWe all tend to live in our heads a bit too much, especially those of us who are thinkers, writers, computer techs, and other people who spend a lot of time in front of computer monitors. I've noticed that for me, if I don't make a conscious effort to come back into my body, I can get pretty ...
Views: 13880 - What Do Men Really Want? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been seeing many articles about "what men want?" The themes are typically: food, sex, laundry, etc. Now, I certainly don't claim to know what all men want. I don't think any woman, or man for that matter, really knows such a thing. It implies all men are the same and have no capacity ...
Views: 1129 - EFT and S-E-X - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Alina FrankEFT and S-E-X, what could be more intriguing? A Dartmouth College study of 16,000 Americans on Money, Sex and Happiness¹ revealed "the more sex, the happier the person." Given that most people want happiness, sex and relationship, then exploring what gets in the way of full sexual expression is ...
Views: 4173 - Sex, Death, and Illness - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLester liked me. I was warm and pretty. I showed interest in his opinions and listened to his stories. We would speak on the phone for a long time and when I sat near his bed, he would grab my hand and include a sexual innuendo in our conversation. At 83-years-old, he had forgotten much of ...
Views: 770 - Sex, Love, Intimacy: Understanding and Enjoying Your Sexuality - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my last three posts I discussed the importance of establishing a sense of self-worth. In my next three posts, I'll look at how this sense of self-worth plays into your sexuality and relationships, and how your sexuality and relationships affect your sense of self worth. Regardless of what ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Sexual Education Should Begin at Home to Prevent AIDS - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from James BeayohAIDS is one of the most serious, deadly diseases in human history. We lived in dangerous time today. More than 25 years ago, doctors in the United States identified the first cases of AIDS in San Francisco and New York. Now there are an estimated about 50 million people living with HIV or AIDS ...
Views: 695 - How Happy Are You with Your Sex Life? (A Quiz) - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSharing your deepest darkest secrets isn’t easy; it takes courage and a promise of confidentiality and can leave you at your most vulnerable. Truly intimate relationships require a high level of trust in order to sustain. Please take a moment to write your answers to the following questions to ...
Views: 1569 - 3 Romantic Ways to Turn a Guy On - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Michael LeeA lot of women are unsure of how to turn a guy on. After all, the same rules do not apply for both genders. Men often project a certain aloof exterior that makes them seem immune to romance. That is not always the case however. You might be surprised at how easy it is to put your man in a ...
Views: 3567(1 vote) - A Response to Reparative Therapy for Gays - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from James KrehbielHe came to see me as a middle-aged man. He was suffering from social anxiety. As we worked through his fear of connecting with others, a significant, unidentified issue emerged - he was conflicted about his sexual identity. My patient had never dated, nor established a meaningful, intimate ...
Views: 1227 - Romantic Games - Bring A New Level of Passion - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Kevin MurphyEven the most passionate couples can use a little innovation and fun in the bedroom. Busy schedules, familiarity and the everyday demands of life can leave things feeling a little too comfortable. However, it’s not difficult to breathe new life into intimate encounters. Trying new things and ...
Views: 1227 - For Those Who Live The Sinless Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Kevin MurphyThough adult toys are often thought of as something for women (and less frequently, men) to use in the privacy of their own bedrooms, there are plenty of options for couples who are looking to enhance their sex lives together. In fact, I will show you the complete package that I would go so ...
Views: 1590 - Sex, the Great Healer - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFinally, that spa trip you have long awaited is almost here. In magnificent seclusion, hidden away from time and urban life, you and your beloved will rediscover each other. Under the ancient arms of gently swaying trees, you will regenerate yourselves. And while all thought of budgets, ...
Views: 804 - The Politics of Love: We Are Elizabeth; We Are John - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe same dynamic is at play in our national and private yearnings. We want the same illusion of moral constancy in our politicians as we do in our marriages. But we inevitably find our leaders have feet of clay. And it’s common for couples to not even know what’s going on in their very own ...
Views: 914 - Secrets for Sensitive People to Find Relationships That Work: Why Emotional Empaths May Stay Lonely or Alone - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLoneliness gets to some more than others. But why it hangs on isn’t always apparent when read by traditional medical eyes. In my practice and workshops I’ve been struck by how many sensitive, empathic people who I call “emotional empaths” come to me, lonely, wanting a romantic partner, yet ...
Views: 1860(4 votes) - Reverand Cutie: A Modern Day Thorn Birds Romance - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy cousin, Aparna, and I had a tradition when we were growing up. Every year, when I visited India, Aparna and I would sit up all night and watch the movie, The Thorn Birds, starring Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward. We probably did this for over 10 years, and the night before I got ...
Views: 1128 - ***Animal Magnetism and the Male Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsConsider the following scenario: there are two men both equally attractive. One has a voice that is warm, rich and deep. The other man has a voice that is soft, high-pitched, wimpy. Which man do you think women will find more attractive? If you guessed the man with the dynamic voice then ...
Views: 4166 - Beyond Dating (for men and women): 8 Ways to Feel Great Now - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLooks like we’re living in interesting times. The financial markets are in a tizzy, people are losing jobs and homes, and there’s a pivotal election coming up on top of all that. Hey, just yesterday, even I got hit by a couple of nasty surprises, and lord knows I was pretty bummed out for a ...
Views: 971 - The Story on Sex Books - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJoseph Campbell said “I don’t believe that anyone knows what sex is. It’s the greatest mystery in human life…” Starting here, I believe is the most honest place for thinking about books on sexuality. It assumes that we give up our notions of right and wrong about sexual preferences, practices ...
Views: 1322 - Female Self Pleasuring - The Tantric Path to Fulfillment and Sexual Empowerment - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Maya SilvermanTantric touch and sensuality are part of the concept of Tantra. And incase you didn't know Tantra is an ancient Indian philosophy in which mind, body and soul are united for to experience maximum pleasure, sensuality, bliss fulfillment and intimacy. The heart of the philosophy is to connect ...
Views: 5736(1 vote) - Beginners Guide to Lingham Massage - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Maya SilvermanThe penis is refered to as the linghma in tantra’s language. The lingham means – wand of light. So much nice isn’t it? Tantrist believe that prolonging orgasm, allows latent energies to evolve and fill the body, thereby raising awareness, sensation, pleasure, and of course ending in a mind ...
Views: 5956 - The Good News About Herpes: Sustained Emotional Reactions - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsAfter you’ve had herpes for a few weeks or months, the emotions surrounding it sometimes change. You might still have some of the initial ones we talked about, but they’ll tend to fade a bit as you get more information about herpes, in general, and your case, in particular. But now, some new ...
Views: 8469 - The Good News About Herpes: Early Emotional Responses - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsPeople seem to go through two separate periods in their reactions to having herpes. The first obviously comes right away; it starts as you sit in your clinician’s office and hear the words, “I think you may have herpes,” and continues until you get your test results that confirm those ...
Views: 8736 - The Top Ten Questions About Genital Herpes: Everything You Always Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsOne late-night talk-show host is famous for his top-ten lists. I hope he won’t mind, but I’m going to borrow his idea. Here’s my top-ten list of questions asked most often about genital herpes. They come from patients at my clinic and from the WebMD message board. And if your question isn’t in ...
Views: 25498(1 vote) - Coming Out? It's About Time! - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraComing out to family and friends is one of the most major struggles that gays, lesbians and transgendered individuals have to deal with. A lot of factors actually motivate their decision to come out or simply “hide in the closet”. Some come out the moment they realize and accept who and what ...
Views: 762 - 5 Easy Sex Moves for Hot Results - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Stephanie BuehlerIt happens to everyone: sex becomes routine or passionless. It doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, it’s easy to get that tingle back if you try easy ideas to generate new excitement. 1. Sex 911. That’s right, you can declare a “sexual emergency.” Text your partner and tell them that ...
Views: 8798(2 votes) - 5 Super Tips to Help Couples Keep Sex Hot - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Stephanie BuehlerLots of couples complain about sex getting boring or routine. They must not realize what you’re about to learn: That if you’ve been together awhile, hot sex takes work, as well as play. Here are 5 super ways to keep things sizzling in the bedroom. 1. Learn to be seductive. You don’t have to ...
Views: 5122 - How to Accept Your Fetish - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Bob WoodwardI started out as a model and have been in the fashion and entertainment industry for over 20 years. Later on I became a makeup artist and have met all kinds of people in every walk of life. Soon men began coming to me for advice about clothing and makeup and I figured it was just harmless fun. ...
Views: 6273 - 3 Surefire Ways to Get Sex from Your Partner - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Stephanie BuehlerFor some people, letting their partner know when they want to have sex turns into a big problem. They seem to only ask their partner for sex in one way all the time, no matter what is going on in their partner’s life. So it’s no wonder that when they ask for sex, they end up with a big, fat ...
Views: 4789 - Sex Drive Boosters - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSex isn’t just something that a lot of us enjoy; it’s also something that could improve health. Yes, sex is actually good for everyone! Studies prove that having sex regularly helps increase immunity from viruses, reduces stress, and also helps protect a man’s prostate gland by emptying the ...
Views: 854 - G-Spot Pleasure: Awaken Your Body to Full Orgasmic Bliss - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Dr. Cynthia MillerLadies, you get to experience greater pleasure in your own body, for yourself, for your awakening and delight! Replenish your own self with luscious pleasure, delight and nurturing. By spinning gratitude around your G-spot, all the parts of your body that have been neglected, abandoned or ...
Views: 7085(1 vote) - *** Shallow-Deep Thrusting Technique - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandA superb thrusting technique that brings great pleasure to a woman and helps a man to last is a combination of deep and shallow thrusts. By shallow thrusts we mean your penis only enters 11/2 to 2 inches inside your partner. This first couple of inches is the most sensitive part of a woman's ...
Views: 22803 - Relationships: Physical Compatibility - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverHow important is physical compatibility in relationships? Well, it depends on the couple. For some people their physicality is of utmost importance to them. When it is, they often want their partner to engage in many of their activities with them. For some couples the physical nature of their ...
Views: 13466 - Sexualty and Spirituality - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Darlene LancerThe Sexual Revolution, a la "Playboy", now behind us, as well as the Victorian attitudes which it rejected, perhaps we are ready for a new conception of sexuality, one not dividing, but embracing, both body and spirit. With few exceptions, such as the Tantric tradition, for centuries both ...
Views: 3095(1 vote) - Tantra & Tantric Sexuality: How to Enhance Your Sensual and Emotional Pleasures Today - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Maya SilvermanFor well over 1000 years, people all over the planet how utilized the powerful techniques of Tantric sexuality to enhance their sensual pleasures and emotional satisfaction. They not only develop the skills necessary to have mind-blowing, long-lasting orgasms time and again, but they also open ...
Views: 3746 - Sacred Sex - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaTo many people, the words sacred and sex do not belong in the same sentence. To others they may imply sex used for purposes of procreation. To the mystic, sacred sex is a way to improve our health, strengthen our energy bodies and help manifest our heart's desires, with the ultimate goal of ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Is Sex Necessary for Spiritual Expression? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Victor GoldNo controversy in religious annals is more laden with raw emotion than the argument as to whether sexual activity is, or is not, a necessary ingredient to spiritual expression. Down through the ages, as this sometimes-bitter dispute has raged some of the most ruthless crimes (remember the ...
Views: 2355 - Who has the energy to be a sex kitten? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONDare women who are moms and wives admit they don't think about sex often nor take the time to make sure it happens? Dare they confess that by the time they leave work, run three errands, slap dinner on the table, straighten the house, prepare details for the next day, check e-mail, pay bills, ...
Views: 1078 - Sexual Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Diana and Richard DaffnerLike good health in general, sexual wellness is about much more than just the absence of illness. Good health in general, and sexual wellness in particular, describes a vibrant state of well being on all levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Sexual wellness encompasses diverse ...
Views: 2226(1 vote) - Let’s Talk About Sex - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Kim OlverMany relationships have developed stress in the area of intimacy. This tends to be the kind of stress that sneaks up and builds over time. There is usually no one event that leads to this stress but a series of disappointments that accumulate over time. Sometimes there is a discovery of an ...
Views: 1202 - Twelve Tips for Talking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyThe big theme this month seems to be communication - both in my own relationship and for my clients. Why is communication so difficult? Whether it's with our families or our coworkers or our lovers, intentional discussions can be daunting. I want you to know that it's all right if you ...
Views: 1950 - Being Wanton - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyI keep talking about being a Wanton Hussy - but what on earth do I mean? Why choose a pair of words with such convoluted histories, with shades of prostitution and sex-negativity, which echo thousands of years of virgin/whore opposition? Because I love words. And while I won't say that I'm ...
Views: 3956 - The First Step - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleySometimes life just throws things at you, seemingly coincidentally, but with too much of a smack in the face to ignore. In the last week a song I haven't heard in years came up on a playlist - "21 Things I Want In A Lover," by Alanis Morissette - and then when I was moving around some old files ...
Views: 1999 - Risky Business - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyOnce you've figured out what you want out of life, how can you get it? That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? It's also the really meaty part of the coaching process - coming up with a game plan to get you the pay raise, the fantastic career, the sexy body, the smokin' hot love life. ...
Views: 2081 - Taking a Trip to Fantasy Island - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Julianne BentleyI am often asked how to go about discussing fantasies with a partner. Aside from clarifying rules and coming up with safewords, how do you even get the conversation started? The simple answer is finding your courage and making a leap of faith that the world won't end if you tell your lover ...
Views: 2098 - The Lover's Guide to Sensual Breast Massage - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Maya SilvermanBreast Massage Instructions - The Lovers Guide to Sensual Breast Massage Pleasure Breast Massage Instructions - The Lovers Guide to Sensual Breast Massage Pleasure Author: Maya Silverman Breast massage instructions should be part of male (and female) everyday learning. It's that important. ...
Views: 36097(4 votes) - Helping Women Shop for Adult Toys Without Surfing Porn - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Avalon InBloomTwo years ago, when an argument about what side of the porch we should hang the windsock escalated into a 4-hour discussion about ‘it makes me angry when’, my husband and I stumbled onto a much deeper-rooted problem in our marriage. We discovered that neither one of us was satisfied with our sex ...
Views: 2849 - Sexual Wellness & Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Diana and Richard DaffnerValentine’s Day isn’t about sex – or is it? Romance and sexual intimacy typically go hand-in-hand, so this is a good time to take a look at sexual wellness. Like good health in general, sexual wellness is about much more than just the absence of illness. Good health in general, and sexual ...
Views: 1857 - Ways to Seduce a Man Effortlessly - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMen harbour a deep, dark secret every woman should know: they WANT to be seduced. They pray for it, and heave a great sigh of relief when an attractive woman spins her web of seduction on them. Although women have been honing their skills of seduction for centuries, there are still some who has ...
Views: 3102 - Women and Sex: How to Stay Sexually Connected - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt’s always easy to find reasons to avoid sex: you’re exhausted, not in the mood. There are a thousand things running through your head that merely thinking about it drains the life out of you; or you just don’t feel sexy anymore. Having sex is simply out of the question to a lot of women who ...
Views: 1256 - Great Sex Life for Seniors - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA good sex life for adults over 60 depends largely on health conditions and lifestyle. Younger folks generally have a hard time believing that their aging parents (or even grandparents!) might still be sexually active; the truth is only 5% of those considered over-the-hill feel that sex is only ...
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