When it comes to turn-ons, some people are…shall we say…unique in their preferences. With the advent of erotica like 50 Shades of Grey, all kinds of kinkiness and fetishes are going more mainstream. A fetish, or paraphilia in scientific terms, is an object, practice or body part that becomes a…
Almost every couple has to go through periods of time when they’re apart; people have to work, and business trips are just a fact of life for many couples. For some couples, that constant separation can eventually take its toll on the relationship. We all know that romance is essential…
In dating-speak, there may not be a more dreaded word than the f-word – friendship. The term “friend zone” was coined more than 20 years ago on the show Friends, in relation to Ross and Rachel’s budding relationship. Now the term refers to an “almost” couple – two people who…
Friends? Lovers? Or somewhere in between? At one time in our lives, most of us have contemplated entering into an infamous “friends with benefits” agreement. If you’ve seen recent rom-coms including Friends with Benefits or No Strings Attached, you know just the type of dynamic we’re talking about. It’s the…
You know you should use them to prevent STDs and pregnancy, but what can you do when he says it lessens his pleasure? Well, a new study found that sex isn’t necessarily better without a condom. Research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that with and without a…
In a melting pot like the United States, it makes sense that when people are looking for a mate, they may gravitate to people who have major cultural and religious differences. Melding those cultures and religious affiliations can teach tolerance and celebrates the diversity that makes the country what it…
Men are simple creatures who are easy to get interested in sex or the possibility of having sex. But there are a few ways to pique a guy’s interest without performing some of the “obvious” sexy tasks, like donning a pair of tight jeans or batting your eyelashes. A great…
For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…
Sex and romance have been around since the dawn of time, so it is no surprise that our ancestors have written a number of guides on the subject. The Kama Sutra — perhaps one of the best known books about love and lovemaking — is an ancient Indian Hindu text…
Everyone says getting a case of cold feet pre-wedding is totally normal, but is it really? Researchers at UCLA recently found that being nervous about marriage can be a harbinger of hard times to come. In a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, psychologists followed 232 newlywed couples…