At the beginning of most relationships, the sex is usually hot, heavy and frequent. This honeymoon phase is very titillating and very exciting, but sadly, not permanent. Eventually, real life sets in, complete with time restraints … [Read more...] about How To Get Her Engine Revving
long-term relationships
The Sexless Relationship
Can a relationship survive without sex?? In the short term I would say yes, it’s possible. Long term relationships can go through many stages of activity (dry spells are not uncommon). However, if a couple is not having sex at … [Read more...] about The Sexless Relationship
Why Women Cheat
While men have always gotten the bad rap about infidelity, recent studies have shown that women are catching up fast. Interestingly, women are more likely to lie, and less likely to get caught. It seems that women are actually … [Read more...] about Why Women Cheat
Q&A with Dr Laurie July 20
Friend in an abusive relationship Q: I want to help my friend leave her 5-year relationship. Her boyfriend calls her stupid, idiot and other names of that nature, but no physical abuse. She says she wants to leave this … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr Laurie July 20
Why Men Cheat
Whenever I see couples where the man has cheated on his partner, the partner always seeks to understand WHY. Part of the healing process, if a couple is to try and remain together, is to gain this understanding so that we minimize … [Read more...] about Why Men Cheat
Q&A With Dr. Laurie #16
SADISTIC SEXUAL FEELINGS Q: Since I was at least 12 years old, I've had very sadistic thoughts. But now, just upon looking at a women I like, I feel like I want to hurt them; and when I masturbate, no matter how hard I try to … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie #16
Q&A With Dr. Laurie #14
CAN’T FINISH WITH INTERCOURSE Q: I am 18 years old and recently I lost my virginity. I went away with my girlfriend for a week. We had sex most days, but not once was I able to finish. Doesn't matter how long we were going … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie #14
Are Open Relationships Right for You? 8 Questions to Help You Decide
As polyamory and other open relationships options become more visible, more and more people are wondering if that could be the right choice for them. And for a good reason: Consensual nonmonogamy (or CNM for short) is really not … [Read more...] about Are Open Relationships Right for You? 8 Questions to Help You Decide
Just 365 Days Left Before Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. Did you have a good one? Are you going to work today with any after-glow? Are you smiling more today for any particular reason? Have you and someone special marked the day in a way that can … [Read more...] about Just 365 Days Left Before Valentine’s Day
ACHIEVING ENDURING LOVE AND INTIMACY
People often ask me what is love, what is intimacy? You would think the answer was simple, but there are many myths we buy into that actually hurt us. Many of us think that love in a relationship should be unconditional—but … [Read more...] about ACHIEVING ENDURING LOVE AND INTIMACY