Domestic violence is a major problem for women – and men – and its effects are devastating. But a more subtle form of abuse is equally problematic, and its signs are more difficult to see than telltale bruises and black eyes. Emotional abuse is as painful as physical abuse, but…
When you’ve been with someone for a long time and really get to know them, it’s easy to know how to push their buttons and get an argument going. But just because you’re angry about something doesn’t mean you should bring it up – or just start going off on…
Finding someone special online has gone from underground to mainstream, with more than 3 million people signing up on some of the top sites. So with that many people to choose from, it should be easy enough to keep yourself safe, right? Not necessarily. When you’re picking from the online…
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…
A fetish is defined as sexual satisfaction derived from a certain object, situation or fantasy that becomes the focus of most pleasurable sexual experiences. Everyone has their “thing” that turns them on – but many people also feel a sense of embarrassment about it. If your fetish involves being aroused…
The holidays already make families feel like they’re being pulled in a million different directions, particularly if kids are involved. But when you and your significant other must split your time among your two families, then the holidays can be even more stressful. So what’s a family to do when…
Whether you’ve closed your eyes and dreamed about the guy you saw on the subway, your boss, your ex or Bradley Cooper, those sexy dreams can have an impact on your waking life. All you want to do when you wake up sometimes is shake off the weirdness of dreaming…
If your relationships resemble those you had in junior high or can’t seem to thrive without trials and tribulations, then you might be a drama queen. Blowout fights coupled with periods of being attached at the hip, followed by intense jealousy – any of that sound familiar in your day-to-day…
Along with those vibes you’re throwing out, men are attracted to something else you put out there – your scent. Perfume and your own body’s natural scents – good and bad – have an impact on the chemistry a potential partner feels with you. In fact, in a Cosmopolitan survey,…
You booze, you lose…your spouse? According to a recent study, that’s not the case. A new study from the University of Buffalo examined the drinking habits of married couples and found that the more dissimilar partners’ sipping strategies, the more likely they were to divorce. Spouses with different drinking habits…