When you get a chance to kick back and chill at home, what do you do? Surf the web, play with SnapChat and Instagram, binge-watch Netflix? Those can all be entertaining and maybe relaxing. But they’re not the only ways to kick back—in fact, they’re not the best ways to relax. Screens stimulate the brain in ways that can make it hard … Read More...
Should a First Date Be Dinner or Just Drinks?
Since the rise of on-line dating, many first dates happen between people who’ve never met in person. There are so many possible partners out there that you ought to … Read More...
She Got Her First Period. Let’s Celebrate!
A daughter’s first period is a milestone for her—and also for her parents. It may be a dreaded event, heralding her budding sexuality and the turmoil of the teen … Read More...
When Is Porn Harmful to Relationships?
Depending on your perspective, you might think pornography is always harmful. Or you might think it’s no big deal. After all, lots of people view porn—it accounts … Read More...
Too Tired for Sex
With all the demands of modern life, sometimes couples just don’t have the time or energy to spend intimate moments together. With jobs, errands to do, maybe kids, a household to run, and outside commitments, sometimes there just isn’t much left over for your partner. But that’s a problem. Your partner shouldn’t be getting only […]
The Joy of the “Happy Buzz”
How much is the right amount to drink when you’re out to have a good time? Do you know how many drinks you need so you’re happy and relaxed—but not wasted, sick, or out of control? I call this middle ground your “happy buzz.” It’s where you’re feeling the positive effects of alcohol (a little […]
Which Parent Should Teach the Birds & the Bees?
Teaching kids about sex is uncomfortable for most parents. If you’re a single parent, the task pretty much falls to you, … Read More...
“I Have a Temper, But I Don’t Stay Mad”
Is this you? Or someone you know? It’s an idea I hear a lot. When people talk about how they handle emotions and … Read More...