It’s that time of year when thousands of people, adults and kids alike, search for “the perfect outfit” to wear to celebrate Halloween. But why does this appeal so much to us? What is it about dressing up that makes us so giddy? It allows us to be someone else. In fact, we can be…
As a GLBTQ individual, you may have been asked some really strange and intrusive questions by straight people. Why do some believe that when you reveal your sexual orientation, you are then open to discussing your sexual behavior? Now, those asking questions may not have bad intent, they may just be curious and have never…
Are you in a committed relationship? Do you remember how blissful those honeymoon days were? Do you wish that you had more of those days now as you did then? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Whether we like it or not, the reality is that the honeymoon phase of the relationship does…
Anyone who has taken a step outside the last month can attest that it is hot out there. And summer isn’t over yet. Instead of battling the heat, turn it up and make your summer even hotter with these 5 fun tips: Make out session at the drive in. The late 50’s to early 60’s…
The Houston Love Doc (Dr. Viviana Coles) is back with her list of whats hot now: articles about relationships, sex, and love. She does the digging so you don’t have to. Here are her summer reading picks. Want to see more of what Dr. Coles is posting ? Follow along on Facebook or @HoustonLoveDoc on Twitter. “Are we like those bored couples you feel…
Many of the couples I have seen in therapy express a common goal to create a “healthy relationship”, but what does that really look like? Every couple is unique, and what may work for you, may not work for the next. However, I have found there are certain aspects of a healthy relationship that maintain…
I would like you to take a moment and think back to a time when you made a mistake or did not succeed as you may have expected or liked. What did you tell yourself? Now, take a moment to think about a time where someone you care for made a mistake or was feeling…
Somewhere between this week’s hectic work schedule and getting your children to dance lessons you realized that it’s been weeks since you last had sex. I’m betting you spent about 3 minutes wondering what you could do about it. I mean you want to have sex, right? Doesn’t everyone want to have sex or want…
6 Tips to Increase Passion This Spring As relationships grow older and we get comfortable with our partners, passion can sometimes can wane. With every day stresses and “to-do” lists, sometime we forget to foster the love and chemistry between ourselves and our lovers. Here are some tips to help foster and re-ignite passion. Play:…
Sex on Wheels There is a common stigma that individuals who are disabled are seen as sexually or romantically impaired. This is, quite frankly, far from reality. People with disability, whether it is related to mobility, physical, or mental health, are fully capable of being sexual. Real sex. Fun sex. Adventurous sex. Through the years…