Good sex that lasts a lifetime? It’s possible. I had the pleasure of meeting Martha Kauppi, renowned sex therapist and founder of Madison Wisconsin’s Institute for Relational Intimacy recently when I attended the 2018 Couples Conference here in the Bay,...
Mutual Masturbation? Yep – especially during National Masturbation Month! National Masturbation Month was begun in San Francisco, America’s most sex-positive city, back in 1999. Put into effect by Good Vibrations, it was originally a response to the forced...
Sex off the bed! …Here are some statistics to behold! Last week we talked about the best mattresses for sex, but what about having sex off the bed? Over 1000 people were surveyed about other places they have sex other than their bedroom. This survey produced...
What’s the best mattress for sex? Recently, Mattress Insider contacted me and several of my peers to find out what we considered the best qualities a bed should have for great sex. Most of us are on the same page with the basics: (mattress) size matters, as does...
It’s not just for pleasure, but wow, the pleasure. Last month, I introduced readers to Ashley Manta, who coined the term “Cannasexual” for people who use cannabis to enhance their sex lives. With an aim toward removing stigmas and opening minds,...
Sex toys are becoming more mainstream, and Crave is taking it on the road in their vintage Airstream trailer, converted into a traveling factory and educational space. This is a good thing. As a sex and intimacy coach, I often recommend them, and studies have shown...
What comes after the honeymoon phase? “…the end of this extraordinary phase marks the beginning of the next. Rather than worry about its inevitable ending, I encourage couples to savor every last drop of this exhilarating initial phase and to bask in the...
Boundaries in relationships? Really? Setting boundaries is as much about what you are saying Yes to as it is about what you are saying No to. It is actually generous to reveal your boundaries, and a deep act of vulnerability to ask for what you need. Boundaries in...
Is orgasmic kissing actually possible? “So long as lips shall kiss,and eyes shall see,so long lives this ,and this gives life to thee.” – Mallanaga Vātsyāyana, The Complete Kāma-Sūtra: The First Unabridged Modern Translation of the Classic Indian Text Also...
Turns out, your teenage self was on to something. While it’s not entirely clear why, Australian researchers speculate a lowered risk of prostate cancer in men who masturbate more, and there are other benefits as well: a better sex life, a stronger immune system,...
Say “I Love You” more. This article has made the rounds several times since it was first published, and it holds some deep truths and inspiration. If making resolutions for the upcoming new year are important to you, take a moment to read this article, The...
It’s a gift to keep on giving. Dr. Nikki Goldstein, sexologist and author, discusses why giving sex as a gift in relationships isn’t always what it seems to be. Sex is wonderful, and sex on Christmas? Sure thing – just don’t give it as a gift....
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