For many families, divorce is a fact of life, and when the moms of girls start new relationships, they may not realize that those girls are watching their every relationship move. Many kids fall into the same relationship patterns as their parents when they get older – for better or…
Many women rely on the days of the calendar instead of more tried-and-true methods of birth control, such as condoms and oral contraceptives. Some of those that are considered “safe” may be the days when a woman is on her period. But can a woman get pregnant on her period?…
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…
Being in a relationship with a person who is or was addicted to drugs or alcohol is a challenge, to say the least. Addiction becomes a disease that not only affects the user, but also the whole family when spouses or partners and children are affected. Thus, the whole family…
Getting a man to say that elusive L word is like getting him to throw his dirty clothes in the hamper sometimes. So if he won’t say he loves you, then look for signs that indicate his love for you. What if he’ll say it, but his actions don’t really…
One of the worst scenarios during the holidays is to have lost a spouse and face being alone. As a widower I have firsthand experience with this topic. I now understand that I needed to experience such a loss to know how important the ability to love is to life….
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…
Nothing gets the tabloids going like a juicy sex scandal, particularly when it involves a big star or other public figure. Here are a few of the biggest, most scandalous romps in celebrity history. Let’s start with one of the oldest – Vanessa Williams. After being crowned the first black…
Great passionate sex is the best! It helps your relationship last and get better and better over time. Sex releases endorphins, which elevate mood and lower stress and pain levels. After having sex, each partner associates feeling good with the other. Testosterone, the sexual hormone engine for both men and…
Atmosphere is everything when it comes to livening up things in the bedroom. Lighting, sheets and blankets, what you’re wearing, and what you’re listening to all contribute to heating things up. So why not create a playlist of songs that’ll complement your every move? First, consider yours and your partner’s…