Those who get married traditionally take the vow to care for one another “in sickness and health.” It’s difficult enough to do that when your partner battles physical illness, but mental illness is a whole ‘nother story. For those whose relationships are affected by clinical depression, it can be a…
Give yourself a hand when it comes to sexuality. Masturbation is normal, healthy and a good way to figure out what you enjoy and don’t enjoy during sex. It helps to guide a partner to create more enjoyment for both of you. But there still is a stigma attached to…
Perhaps it’s your first holiday together away from your families. Or maybe you and your significant other are planning to travel during the holidays. Either way, these stocking stuffers and naughty gifts are meant to be opened in private – not in front of Grandma! For a woman trying to…
The death of a partner or spouse, whether sudden or anticipated, either due to the course of aging or illness, is a traumatic experience for those left behind. The emotions associated with the loss can be surprising, to say the least. Even if you were “prepared” for your partner to…
The suspicion of cheating can turn any mate into an amateur private investigator. And while it’s not advisable to sneak around behind your mate’s back to see if he’s sneaking around, there are ways of doing it without getting caught. First, you’ll have to prepare yourself for what you might…
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…
We’ve all had that icky feeling upon waking up after having a vivid sex dream about someone with whom you have no business having sex or getting down in strange ways as you slumber. The thing about sexual dreams, particularly when they happen in implausible situations, is that they don’t…
Your mother probably warned you never to say anything you don’t want repeated. The same mentality holds true for sexting. In the age of technology, things you want to keep private quickly can become available for public consumption. From text messages to photos to videos, nothing is safe. And once…
If online dating isn’t working out for you, then don’t be so quick to blame the potential matches you’re unsuccessfully pursuing. If you’re consistently striking out – or just getting no response at all – then start with a look at your profile. It might be worse than you think….
What happens when professional relationships suddenly turn personal? We’re talking about those workplace romances that are certain to get tongues wagging. If work and play have suddenly become intertwined, you are in good company. A survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com determined that an estimated 40 percent of employees have gotten involved…