Think about a time when you engaged in sex with your partner in an effort to promote a positive … [Read more...] about Why You Have Sex Matters for Your Desire and Satisfaction
Sex Musings
What Happens When Your Partner Wants To Do It and You’re Not in the Mood?
If you’re in a long-term relationship, you probably remember the early “honeymoon period”—those … [Read more...] about What Happens When Your Partner Wants To Do It and You’re Not in the Mood?
To Spoon or Not to Spoon? After-Sex Affection Boosts Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction
What do you do after sex? If you don’t already, our new research suggests that you may want to spend … [Read more...] about To Spoon or Not to Spoon? After-Sex Affection Boosts Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction
Getting It On vs. Getting It Over With: How Reasons for Having Sex Impact Relationships (Part 2)
In a recent article, I discussed my research using fictional scenarios to show that perceptions of … [Read more...] about Getting It On vs. Getting It Over With: How Reasons for Having Sex Impact Relationships (Part 2)
Getting It On vs. Getting It Over With: How Reasons for Having Sex Impact Relationships (Part 1)
Sex plays an important role in overall relationship happiness.1 But, is simply having sex enough to … [Read more...] about Getting It On vs. Getting It Over With: How Reasons for Having Sex Impact Relationships (Part 1)
What Does It Mean to “Make Sex Normal”?
While writing last week’s article about the importance of sex in relationships, I started thinking … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean to “Make Sex Normal”?
Does Sexual Narcissism Lead to a Better Sex Life?
If I asked you to list the qualities that make for a good sexual partner, what would you say? Maybe … [Read more...] about Does Sexual Narcissism Lead to a Better Sex Life?
Do Those Who Buy Together Stay Together? Treating Homeownership as a Relationship Decision
My fiance is a mortgage broker, and recently we decided to combine our two passions (mine = … [Read more...] about Do Those Who Buy Together Stay Together? Treating Homeownership as a Relationship Decision
Hot and Heavy or Slow and Steady: Changing Our Perspective on Love
In a recent New York Times article, psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky challenged ideals about … [Read more...] about Hot and Heavy or Slow and Steady: Changing Our Perspective on Love
Are There Benefits to Making Sexual Changes for your Partner?
Over the course of a romantic relationship, there are bound to be times when your sexual interests … [Read more...] about Are There Benefits to Making Sexual Changes for your Partner?
Let’s Talk About Sex…During Sex
“Oh yeah, that’s it, right there” “That feels good” “Don’t stop” Moaning, groaning, and … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Sex…During Sex