Coming close to the ‘petite mort’ can scare some people, who confuse or misinterpret its symptoms or who find it difficult to manage its sensations. As a remedy, experts recommend exercises to re-connect individuals with their body and mind
‘Friends with benefits’ and ‘fuck buddies’ have their advantages and drawbacks. Making intentions clear from the beginning and not creating false expectations are two keys for avoiding a bitter end
Having separate rooms, as the upper classes once did, or sharing a bed only on weekends are new ways of interpreting the marital duty of sharing a bed
Erotic goals for this new year include planning and investing more time in sex, as well as making the effort to become the perfect partner
In a context in which technology is flooding the jobs market, the most competitive companies are getting ever more interested in employees with innate, more lasting qualities that cannot be learned, and which mark the difference between ordinariness and excellence
Fertility treatments don’t just involve a considerable biological and economic cost, there’s also the anguish and frustration in the case of them not bearing fruit. Avoiding the instrumentalization of sex and communication are key for the survival of a relationship
Beyond pleasure, the devices can also be used for sexual dysfunction. New devices incorporate the latest in technology
If sex begins in the brain, it should not be surprising that the unconscious mind also projects politically incorrect images. Some attempt to suppress them, but thinking is not the same as doing
Soon, people will be able to access an extensive menu of sexual practices in which the body will no longer be a limitation, and having a virtual girlfriend will be seen as acceptable within the narrative of diversity
Finding a partner as a mature adult is not easy, as there are many impediments, from biological factors to the burden of experience, making us more intransigent and less spontaneous
For many, high temperatures are a sex-drive killer. However, water, ice, certain positions and some outdoor settings can turn things around
August 8 was International Female Orgasm Day. However, many women are unable to achieve it, and not for physical reasons: it is the orgasmic gender gap, which is rooted in psychological issues, ignorance of the body and even cultural expectations
Both women and men simulate sexual climax for different reasons, either for themselves, for the other’s sake or for the relationship. A lack of knowledge and sexual education in pleasure continue to be the problem
Political ideology does not always translate into behavior between the sheets. But there is a distinct conservative puritanism and a progressive one, which both mutate with the times
While in a couple the lack of sex can lead to guilt, celibate singles tend to feel frustrated. However, those moments could be used for self-exploration, and should be lived with calm and confidence
Conversation is essential for good sex. But we resist because we’re afraid of hurt feelings and we assume that desire comes with the ability to read minds
Ancient cultures viewed sexual relations as fulfilling higher functions than just procreation and pleasure; to them, it was something intrinsically linked to spirituality, growth and connection, a view that many want to bring back
According to experts, people are more dissatisfied with sex now than ever before. We have more freedom, but also more information from a young age, which creates very high expectations
Sexologists have begun to see more youth patients than ever. Experts say it could be because of unrealistic standards about sexuality
Use a condom, meet in a familiar environment, use your intuition, and other security measures to make the most out of a spontaneous encounter
Our apocalyptic world may threaten our desire, but sex is a basic instinct that interests almost everyone. Try gifting love and lust this Christmas season
Psychiatric disorders and their treatments can impact couple relationships and intimacy, but experts say there are ways of overcoming the negative side effects of medication
As real-life dating appears to wane, many are resorting to apps or agencies that offer services such as matchmaking and coaching
Living together so closely over the summer brings chronic and unresolved conflicts to the fore. Active listening, empathy and personal validation are key skills for a happy union
Every spring the White Isle turns into party central, but frenetic clubbing is worlds apart from the stillness of its unspoiled rural interior