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…
A new study from the Pew Research Center has found that more women are the sole or primary breadwinners in their families. In fact, 40 percent of households with children under 18 include moms who bring home the bacon. That number is up from 11 percent in 1960. The study…
When Harry met Sally, they hated each other. Then they became best friends, lovers and finally spouses. If you think this silver screen relationship trajectory is one that you and your friend of the opposite sex should follow in real life, then here are a few tips to determine if…
Do you prefer the wake and quake? A nooner, perhaps? Afternoon delight? Whatever you call your favorite time of day to have sex, the honest truth is that there’s really no bad time to get it on. It just depends on how you feel and your objective – as in,…
Does your partner seem like the proverbial grumpy old man these days? There may be a physiological reason for that crankiness. If you feel like your man is exhibiting that perma-scowl, wagging finger and “Get off my lawn!” proclamation, then he may suffer from low testosterone, experts say. The hormone…
Most women fantasize about someone other than their partner – with movies like Magic Mike out there, it’s totally normal! Daydreaming or pretending your partner is someone else during sex is pretty par for the course when you’re in a monogamous relationship. But how do you know when your thoughts…
As a society, it seems sometimes we are inclined to pity those who aren’t part of a committed couple. But feeling sorry for a single person just doesn’t make sense anymore. After all, there are plenty of advantages to being alone, and it’s no longer a financial necessity for women…
We don’t all have $1 million in campaign finance funds to conceal our mistresses like John Edwards, but there’s no denying that having an affair is easier than ever. Now, that doesn’t mean you should have one; we’re just saying that with the advent of technology and other additions to…
It was a good thing George Washington couldn’t tell a lie – researchers are finding that lying not only harms relationships, but also harms your health. In a 10-week study at the University of Notre Dame, psychologists employed 110 people — 65 percent of whom were college students and 35…
Sometimes getting busy in new, creative ways is almost so much fun it’s illegal – and it is in some states! That’s right – the United States has enacted laws that prohibit certain sexual activity. Whether they’re ancient laws made for a specific reason that simply stayed on the books…