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Keeping the Passion Alive when Children Arrive

Articles, family, Family Issues, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, Parenting, relationship advice, relationship help, Romance, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

reprinted by permission Gottman Institute Physical intimacy is an essential part of any couple’s relationship. But it takes work to maintain a satisfying sex life, especially after having children. This pandemic has made it even harder for new parents. You’re cut off from your village and limited where you can go to get away. Parents […]

10 Science-Backed Tips For A Better Sex Life (That Don’t Include The Bedroom)

Articles, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship help, relationship tips, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

By Natalie Goldberg The concept of a “good” sex life is completely subjective. Sexual satisfaction looks different for every couple, so there isn’t one right answer—it’s important to discover what you personally need to be sexually fulfilled. However, researchers have identified some common patterns between couples who self-report great sex lives. That research shows that […]

Want to Keep Love Alive? Here’s How!

marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Romance, Sex and Intimacy, Valentine's Day by Priscilla Hunt

Want to keep love alive? Here’s how. By Linda and Charlie Bloom There is an idea going around that you may have heard, that-long term relationships eventually and inevitably become flat and boring. Unfortunately all too many people believe this myth and act accordingly. That is, they expect this to happen and when they experience […]

Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

Articles, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

Dr. Corey Allan smrnation.com Sex is an important aspect of most every marriage. Your sexuality plays a major role in life. It influences how you dress, act, and interact with others around you. It’s everywhere. Stand in line at your local grocery store and see if you can avoid seeing the word sex on a […]

FOUR SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP THROUGH INTIMACY

Growth, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage tips, relationship advice, relationship tips, Sex and Intimacy, Tips by Priscilla Hunt

from Pure Romance Sex is an expression of intimacy, but it takes much more than sex to create intimacy – and in turn, a healthy relationship. Here are 4 simple tips to get you started. People often use the words “sex” and “intimacy” interchangeably, just as they would “sex” and “intercourse.” Don’t believe us? Just […]

TED Talk: The Secret to Desire in a Long-Term Relationship

Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy, TED Talk, Video by Priscilla Hunt

Esther Perel conducts research around the world on how couples can cultivate long-term sexual relationships. She says in her TED Talk that sustaining desire in a committed relationship comes down to reconciling our need for security and our need for adventure into one relationship.

Developing Intimacy

Conversation Starters, Exercises, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

Respond to the following questions individually and then share your responses with your partner. 1. What things am I aware of that make me feel close and intimate with my partner? 2. What things am I aware of that hinder our intimacy? 3. What things am I aware of that are definite barriers to our […]

Dividing chores equally leads to a better sex life

Articles, Communication, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

by Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune Couples can be forgiven for not knowing whether to give chores the side-eye or the come-hither. A new study says that dividing them evenly — particularly child-care responsibilities — leads to a better sex life and all-around happier marriage. Still, a big, splashy New York Times magazine piece last year […]

3 Steps to Reveal Your Desires During Sex

Articles, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Romance, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

by Tony & Alisa Making love with your spouse is one of the most personal and meaningful acts you do together. The closeness, touches, foreplay and connection gives each of you the opportunity to steal away and experience a bond that is unlike any other. The most intimate times are when you both take off […]

The Only Two Things You Should Be Doing in Bed!

Articles, Intimacy, marriage advice, marriage help, relationship advice, relationship help, Sex and Intimacy by Priscilla Hunt

By The Intimate Couple Intimacy and sleep experts alike agree on this advice: your bed should be reserved for two things, and they both start with an ‘s’, sleep and sex. Sleep affects your sex, and vice versa! Not only should the bed be reserved for these two activities, but the quality of each positively […]

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