Category: Articles
Are you slipping into “Mommy Madness”???
Michele Weiner Davis, an internationally renowned author and therapist, does a brilliant job summing up the perils of an all consuming focus on your children in this article.
Have you “been there/done that”? Are you there now? What are your thoughts about “child centric parenting”?
Ever heard of the Five Love Languages? According to a recent study at the University of Kansas, there are Five Flirting Languages too. Are you a physical, traditional, polite, sincere or playful flirt?
Read here to find out and then let me know!
The University of Indiana recently published its findings in the most comprehensive sex study that has been conducted in years. The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior surveyed the sexual experiences and condom usage of nearly 6,000 people from the ages of 14-90. Some interesting findings:
Want to know more? Read more about the survey here.
Are you surprised to learn that adults over 40 are the least likely to use a condom? Thoughts?
Every thought of taking a walk while you fight? This Real Simple article explains why this (and 9 other clever tips) can help divorce-proof your marriage!
Unique Ways to “Divorce-Proof” Your Marriage
How powerful is your mind? Exceedingly so!
One of my favourite sex researchers, Cindy Meston from University of Texas, has just finished a study in which women reported that their libido improved even when they were given a placebo.
“The findings from our study show how a woman’s expectations to improve sexually can have a substantial positive effect on her sexual well-being without any actual drug treatment,” Meston says. “Expecting to get better and trying to find a solution to a sexual problem by participating in a study seems to make couples feel closer, communicate more and even act differently towards each other during sexual encounters.”
For the complete article, read here:
University of Texas Study by Cindy Meston
Who is the most sexually satisfied in the US? Men’s Health did a survey and compiled a list of most satisfied and least satisfied cities.
Having spent a decade living in Texas, I find it very interesting that two of its cities made the Most Sexually Satisfied list.
In fact, my husband’s brother and his wife live in one of those cities. It’s good to see the family represent!
Read more here:
Of course such things are interesting, but also completely arbitrary. You could just as easily pick another 5 different factors, and use that as the basis of your “most sexually satisfied” list. One set of factors isn’t more valid than another — it’s a purely subjective choice. But it’s kinda fun!
One of the things I most appreciate about Michele Weiner Davis and her approach to therapy is her philosophy that a change in perception can trigger a ripple effect in your relationship which has wide-reaching positive impact. Check out this article, wherein she gives straightforward tips on Becoming a Solutions Detective in Your Marriage.
Becoming A Solutions Detective in Your Marriage
As I have mentioned in previous articles, the obstacles to sexual intimacy that women face when recovering from breast cancer are often shrouded in silence. This article offers practical tips and suggestions for women and their partners as they navigate the complexities of sex after cancer.
Return to Intimacy for Breast Cancer Survivors
I found this fascinating. In one CNN article, the author is claiming that men are genetically predisposed to cheat. The second CNN author responds and disagrees.
CNN – Men are designed to cheat
CNN – Men are not designed to cheat
What do you think?
Are we designed to be with multiple partners, or is maintaining intimacy with one person what sets us apart from the animals?
You might have noticed a bit of, well, inactivity on this site of late. It is not that I am trying to ignore you. Not at all.
I have, however, been in the midst of a cross-country move from Vancouver, British Columbia to Toronto, Ontario. From the time we signed the paperwork agreeing to the relocation to the time the movers showed up on our front door step was a mere five weeks. That didn’t seem all that absurd to me when we signed the papers – I was so utterly naïve!!
As you can well imagine, the past couple months have been completely chaotic and it has been all I can do to keep up with my coaching appointments. And needless to say (although I will spell it out for you) writing my blog has slipped off the radar completely.
I am pleased to announce that I am (somewhat) settled. Eric and I are indeed in Toronto (Riley’s trip to Texas turned out to be amazing timing) but we are living in a hotel since our house will not be ready until October. All of our things are tucked away in a couple of containers at the mover’s storage facility so we don’t feel completely at home, but at least we are parked in one place for six weeks.
The good news is that I have a list of blog posts that I cannot wait to write. Stay tuned!
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