With Spring’s arrival, comes the birth of hundreds of baby animals and perhaps you and your partner have been considering starting a “litter” of your own. So now ovulation is being checked constantly and sex has become methodical, clinical, and even boring. More so, sex has become difficult, orgasms less frequent, or difficulties achieving…
Following the release of Fifty Shades of Gray there has been much conversation about BDSM. People are curious about what it means; some are tantalized by the practice while others are repelled. Within the gay community the topic of BDSM has been a pretty well known one for quite a long time. Beginning after WWII…
When I work with couples who have been raised in the Church, immersed in Christian culture, one common thread runs through our conversations as we talk about sex. That thread is “shame.” The message that sex is inherently bad runs deep and is so ingrained that many couples cannot share in intimacy without feeling embarrassed…
Are you trying to turn your fantasy into a reality with your partner? If you answered yes, you are not alone. I have had numerous clients struggling to find ways to let their partner into their fantasies, but they find themselves hesitating due to the possibility of being judged or dealing with the discomfort of…
With the release of Fifty Shades of Grey, hundreds of men, women and couples are hitting the movie theatre for a taste of something kinky. The movie also brings the culture of BDSM back into the spotlight leaving many curious about what it’s really all about. It hard to define what BDSM is since the…
Many of us are now looking at what we have spent at the end of 2014 and perhaps making resolutions concerning our spending habits. Some may be experiencing some “sticker shock” at the bill now come due following holiday spending. Arguments between couples are frequently centered around the earning, saving and spending of money. These…
If you were involved in the holiday proposal season, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and your now fiancé. There are so many things to discuss to make the wedding day and honeymoon as memorable as possible, but how about after the honeymoon? Before a proposal, many couples have conversations about values, dislikes,…
As the new year rolls in, many of us find ourselves making the same old resolutions: exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with family, save money, etc. Another common one is for people to say they want to work on having a healthier or more satisfying relationship. This often includes issues in the bedroom. …
Lots of Sex and Happy Marriage Does more sex automatically lead to a happier marriage? It’s a common assumption — and one that shows up in movies, magazines, and even therapy sessions. But the truth is more nuanced. While sex is important for many couples, it’s not the only ingredient in marital satisfaction — and…
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