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A sexless marriage is not hard to define. If you are in a marriage that clearly has not been erotic or sexual for long enough that both of you feel deprived, you can classify it as “sexless.” How Sexless Marriages Develop I recently gave my expert opinion on recognizing the signs that you may be headed toward (or already in) a sexless marriage. Often it has been so long since you have had sex that it feels almost impossible to get back to it. For some couples this may be sev

I was inspired by this powerful and uplifting message of hope by powerful women from all walks of life, across a variety of industries. Do You Need Inspiration? It’s Our Time My greatest hope for 2018 is echoed in the messages of these women. May the groundswell of encouragement of women for women help us all to step up, speak out, march, seek office, and stand our ground. May we support one another, hear one another, encourage one another. May the negativity of the last year

Defining infidelity seems simple. Having sex with someone outside of your committed partnership means cheating, right? But today an affair can be tricky to define and identify. Below I share a selection of my articles and videos that can help you define what infidelity is, how to end an affair when you or your partner find yourself embroiled in one, and how to help your relationship recover after infidelity has rocked your monogamy. What is an Affair? At its most basic, infid

Recent articles (like this one by Ian Kerner on CNN ) have been talking about the phenomenon that people in the U.S. today are having less sex than in previous decades. Why Are People Having Less Sex? A variety of reasons have been identified for the decrease in sexual activity. One reason? Parenthood later in life means people have less energy to both parent and to have sex, especially since modern parenting includes more direct involvement in children’s lives. Health is a

Photo by Laurenz Kleinheider on Unsplash How do you feel about porn? I don’t mean whether or not you personally consume porn, but rather — do you approve of it? Are you okay if your partner watches it? Masturbates to it? Do you watch it? Is it part of your relationship? Have your feelings ever undergone a shift in relation to pornography? For many, porn is a hot-button topic. You either hate it or you love it. You either approve of it or you think it’s going to ruin marriage

By Guest Author, Scarlett White Loving relationships bring countless benefits; security, companionship, a partner that has your back and, if you are lucky, a true friend. Committed partnerships also enjoy a unique level of intimacy. But sometimes the heightened level of familiarity and hectic schedules can interfere with a sexual relationship. Sex can become predictable, routine or even a chore. It’s unlikely that you could recreate the frenzied intensity of the early days of

Have you lost interest in sex? Do you miss the energy you used to have for sensuality, intimacy or your partner? There are many things that can be done if you want to increase your sexual desire. First, understand why low sex drive happens. It can be caused by stress, relationship difficulties, medication side effects, or your diet. A lot of the causes of low libido can be changed, though sometimes you may need outside assistance. Related story: “ How to Break Out of a Bedro

Photo by Sunset Girl on Unsplash I recently binged on the Netflix show, Stranger Things . Spoiler Alert: I am going to talk for a moment about the second season… In one episode, one of the main characters is “possessed” by a dark shadow, an evil presence. His family and close friends surround him and they each tell a story about something they remember, something they love about the character who is possessed. They each tearfully share a memory they have of this character be

My mother-in-law recently had her 93rd birthday.  We celebrated at my house with the extended family. I am lucky.  My mother-in-law is kind, connected and an all-around cool person. Do You Have Difficult In-Laws? As we go into the holiday season, chances are you’ll be dealing with a variety of extended family and inlaws. When things get tense or difficult, remember to breathe…and then remember all the communication skills you’ve learned for interacting with your partner and a