Masturbation, self-pleasure, self-love, solo sex—whatever you call it!—often gets a bad rep. You may think of it as less important, feel embarrassed, or hide that you do it. After all, if you have an amazing relationship you shouldn’t need to masturbate, right?! (Wrong.) It’s …
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Relationship Tests for More Intimacy
One of my heroes, Gretchen Rubin, praises the power of knowing yourself better. Doing so helps you build a life that supports your best qualities and helps you navigate your unique challenges The same can be true for your …
Reconnect Your Relationship with Everyday Adventures: Our Date at Pratt Institute
Earlier this year, I shared my favorite day date – a simple and totally customizable template you can adapt no matter how much time you have or your budget. Today, I want to go a little more into why …
The Science-Backed Key to Better Sex
You’ve been lied to.
So much of what you’re told will improve your sex life isn’t correct. It’s not completely wrong but it’s also not the whole truth. The key to better sex isn’t only a stronger vibrator, the right sex …
Dealing with Change: How to Handle Big Life Changes – Together
I’m super excited to welcome back my friend Chelsea to talk about the most universal experience ever: dealing with change! This is the post I wish I had four years ago when my “life plan” got turned on it’s head. …
What to Do If You Try Something New in Bed & They Don’t Like It
When it comes to keeping the spark alive, trying new things and mixing it up is key. But let’s be real – that’s a helluva lot easier said then done. That’s why I was so excited to receive Victoria’s …
Too Comfortable in Your Relationship? Here’s what to do.
One of the best parts of a long-term relationship is feeling totally comfortable with your sweetie. Gone are the masks and the incessant need to be your best self. You can ugly cry in their arms, have sex with the …
How To Deal With Relationship Stress
Sometimes life just plain gets you down. You’ve got too much to do, you’re running empty, and you just can’t seem to find a moment to just breathe. Stressed out becomes your norm, stealing your pleasure along with your peace …
The Power of Appreciation (Hint: it’s great foreplay)
About two years I went through a short but intense season of loss. For two weeks, I did nothing but say temporary and permanent farewells. As you can imagine, it was heartbreaking.
Beneath the pain, though, there was an undercurrent …