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HOME:Relationships - Sex Abstinence Vs. Safe Sex - Beyond Your Teens We’ve all heard the sermons, preaches and clichés: Only ‘bad’ girls go all the way. Why buy the cow when he gets his milk for free? Save yourself for your wedding night. Yadda yadda yadda. Growing up, it was pounded in our young heads that abstinence was not only the best policy – it was the only one. Masturbation - What it is and is Not Next to abortion, it seems as though masturbation is the sexual issue that creates the biggest stir. Sex Stuff: The Important Talks There are so many situations which occur during the initial, getting to know each other stages which lead to sex or after sex has begun, that can be awkward at first to talk about and/or to do. Tips for Nourishing a Sex-Starved Marriage Too often people just stick their heads in the sand, hoping the problems between them will just disappear. If you do this, the only thing that will disappear is your intimacy and friendship. You need to face the issue and do something about it. Understanding your Partner's Sexuality Sexual expression plays a huge role in relationships. It is way for people to show their lovers what they feel about them through passionate and intimate ways. As wonderful as sexuality can be, it is often misunderstood, which is why the average couple faces sexual conflicts and challenges at some point during their relationship. So You Want to Buy a Sex Toy! Everybody should own a good sex toy. Male and female alike. A good toy can positively enhance your life. Gone are the days when such items are considered taboo. The Health Benefits of Sex Quick quiz: Would you rather run 75 miles or have sex three times per week for a year? Research shows that both activities burn the same number of calories. (7,500, to be exact.) Top Ten Tips For Phenomenal Sex 1. Communicate: Communication with your lover is the most important factor for not only a satisfying sexual relationship but for a relationship in general. If you do not communicate with your partner you can't be satisfied. The #1 Tip for Great Sex No, it’s not some new wild and kinky position or technique, it’s just some good old fashioned simple communication! Unfortunately many couples find it very difficult to communicate with one another about their sexual needs or preferences and this can lead to a lot of dissatisfaction and dysfunction in the relationship. Sex and New Relationships Brad was just completing his divorce after having been married for over 25 years. He had not dated in what seemed like forever to him, and had no idea how to start. How do you start a new relationship? he asked me in our counseling session. What are you most concerned about? I asked. Sex, he answered. Sexless Marriage : Does Your Sexless Marriage Have You Thinking About Divorce? If you are in a sexless marriage and are unhappy because of it, don't worry, it isn't unrecoverable but it is serious cause for concern. You may even be thinking that you need a divorce because of your sexless marriage, that's only natural. But, in order to really decide what to do, some thinking needs to be done so you feel good about your decision, regardless if you stay married or not. Soul Satisfying Sex Any activity that is soul-satisfying is something that nurtures our soul, makes us feel whole, complete, satisfied, euphoric, deeply connected with the universe, God, or whatever your spiritual connections. So, soul-satisfying sex is sex that provides us with these wonderful feelings. Soul-satisfying sex can only occur with people we are connected to emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. This includes our connections to ourselves. Sexual Attraction - Addiction or Intimacy? Megan asked the following questions in one of our phone sessions: Over and over, when I'm really attracted to a man and I sleep with him fairly early in the relationship, I discover that he is not good husband material. What am I doing wrong? Am I just attracted to the wrong kind of men? This is a frequent question from my single women clients.