Today, December 21st, is the winter solstice, officially at 11:19pm (EST). In the northern hemisphere, it’s the shortest day and longest night of the year. For millennia, humans have celebrated the “return of the light,” as the days now get gradually longer. This is also a time of much holiday celebrating often focused on light…. [Read More…]
Posts Categorized: Emotional Intimacy
How to Improve Your Sex Life with Gratitude [Brain Science]
Science has now proven how gratitude can improve your love life (including your sex life). I know, the connection may seem a little murky or like a big leap, but it’s actually very clear and direct. If you’ll stick with me, I’ll connect the dots… First, gratitude can make your entire life happier. And it can specifically… [Read More…]
IS THE “PUSH-PULL DYNAMIC” THREATENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
“Why are you pulling away, just when things were getting good?” When we become increasingly intimate with another person, particularly in a sexual relationship, all kinds of fears and vulnerabilities can arise, often at an unconscious level. This is quite natural and common, and often happens to either or both partners just when things have… [Read More…]
BEWARE “THE TOUCH TRAP:” Touch More, Even When You Don’t Feel Sexy.
It’s really common for people in long-term relationships fall into a “touch trap,” especially in bed. (Singles: there’s plenty here for you too.) Do you tend to associate physical expressions of affection toward (or from) your partner with sex, partly because early in your relationship, such expressions frequently did lead to sex? If so, you and… [Read More…]
Use Your Voice to Turn On
(aka “How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body for Hotter Sex” – Part 2 of 2) In Part 1, I addressed “How to Talk Dirty without Being Dirty.” There’s another way to use your voice to get out of your head and into your body for better sex. This can be… [Read More…]