It’s one of the oldest debates in history – can men and women really just be friends? According to mother of feminism Mary Wollstonecraft, the answer was an emphatic “no!” Wollstonecraft herself believed that platonic friendships were usually a stepping stone for more insidious behavior. And maybe she’s right. Even…
Loving or controlling? There’s a very thin line between the two for some couples in which one partner is manipulative. It’s fairly obvious when one partner is physically abusive in order to get what he or she wants. The use of violence is a powerful incentive for getting someone to…
There’s something about Halloween that gets everybody into the spirit of the season. It’s the inaugural event that ushers in the holidays. Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, Halloween is way more laid back with a focus on the fun. Make the most of this autumn celebration by enjoying the entertaining outdoor…
Been feeling the doldrums in the ol’ boudoir? Has the hotness of your bedroom cooled over the years? Take a good look at your bedroom. How does it make you feel? Sometimes we need just a little inspiration to get the juices flowing. Here are six ways to transform your…
For many brides-to-be, the naughty bachelorette party thrown by a few of her closest friends is a rite of passage. Before tying the knot, it’s customary to tie one (or many) on at a bar, strip club or other venue. If you’re the party planner, the pressure to put together…
Sometimes dating really stinks, particularly when there’s no chemistry between you and your mate. But it’s possible that you’re turning each other off because of the way you each smell. Humans give off pheromones, or chemicals, that are intended to attract members of the opposite sex. Scientists speculate that now…
With half of marriages ending in divorce and more, younger divorcees getting back out into the dating pool, it’s likely that you might end up in a relationship with someone who’s already been married. While that can be a turnoff for some, who may feel like they’re getting “used goods”…
Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…
When you are out with your partner, it’s not always easy to put on a happy face, especially when he or she has rubbed you the wrong way. A night out can quickly turn ugly when loved ones turn on each other. It can happen to those of us in…
Consent is a major buzzword in the relationship world these days, particularly among single people and those in a college campus setting. Sexual consent refers to the explicit action of allowing a sexual act to take place. In other words, as intimacy is occurring, consent must occur during every act…