What Is an Open Relationship?

For many people, an open relationship sounds like a dream come true. That’s because this kind of relationship has plenty of things going for it. For example, one of the open relationship benefits includes having sex with other people. That’s what an open relationship really is. Two partners have an agreement and mutual consent to have sex with other people. Lovely! 

While this does sound good, many people think it’s similar to being friends with benefits. However, there’s a difference. In an open relationship, two people are committed because they love one another. They choose to have sex with other people because their partner may not be giving them enough of what they desire, and that’s perfectly fine.

Open relationship pros include many other things, too, and we’re about to tell you all about them. If this sounds like something you want to …

Relationship advice is a tricky thing. When it’s unsolicited, it can be annoying and sometimes even insulting (hey, we all have that friend). But when you actually seek it out, it can be hard to find what you’re really looking for—like a definitive answer on whether or not yours is healthy, and what’s truly important.

Sure, there’s your go-to advice like “don’t go to bed angry,” and “respect is important,” but we’ve all heard those before. That’s why we consulted expert therapists for the best tips they most regularly share with their patients.

Schedule dates to talk about your relationship.

“Commit to investing an hour—on an ongoing basis—to work on strengthening your relationship, troubleshooting, and making it more satisfying,” says Manhattan-based licensed clinical psychologist Joseph Cilona, Psy.D. Set up a weekly or monthly dinner where you only talk about relationship issues or goals.

Sure, it might sound drab, but getting …

You visit your gyno for your annual exam, eat healthy to avoid disease, and exercise to keep your body strong, but what do you do to nurture your relationship on a regular basis? Just a guess: not a whole lot. That’s a huge shame, because good relationship advice—particularly when it comes from pros schooled in the field of psychology—can take any solid-gold love to diamond-level strong.

“Most of us operate in crisis mode for our relationship, only giving it sincere attention when there’s a problem that needs fixing,” says Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, a clinical psychologist practicing near Philadelphia. “But a relationship is like a garden: Even when it’s doing well, weeds can grow and overtake it.”

“A relationship is like a garden: Even when it’s doing well, weeds can grow and overtake it.”

Which is why the uptick in “happy couples counseling”—seeing an expert long before the thought of …

I have met so many people in my sex therapy practice who long for ‘perfect’, passionate sex — like the kind in the movies, where no one’s hair gets messy and everyone has ecstatic orgasms.

But, that isn’t realistic. That’s Hollywood.

In real life, sex can be confusing, disheveled, and even disappointing. People may feel scared to have sex with their significant others, frustrated about not doing it regularly, or too anxious about whether they’re doing it right.

Often, by the time they visit my office, my clients are also feeling a bit angry. Which is completely normal. Having frustrations is common when expectations aren’t met, and, after having too many fights or avoiding the subject altogether, most people have forgotten how to communicate and hope professional advice can help.

Here are 10 of the most common tips I find myself giving clients to help achieve and live out those …

If you want to make the most of your sex life, these sex tips are a good way to start.

Talking and listening to each other about your feelings, preferences and desires can bring you closer together and make sex more enjoyable.

But even the most contented lovers can have fun trying new things. Here are a few ideas.

1. Build anticipation

Agree on a period of time – say one week, or whatever works for you – when you won’t have orgasms or penetrative sex. At first, allow only kissing and holding each other. Gradually move on to touching and stroking each other, masturbation, oral sex, or whatever feels right for you. Avoid orgasm.

At the end of the agreed waiting period, allow yourselves the pleasure of orgasm through any kind of sex you like. This week may help heighten your senses to all the other wonderful feelings you …

Anal vibrators are especially meant to stimulate your backdoor. It’s not safe to use regular vibrators on your backdoor that are mostly designed for clit stimulation as they don’t have a flared end. But, anal vibrators are strategically designed with flared base that prevent them from getting lost inside the anus. Anal vibrators are amazingly sexy and can be used for solo play as well as with your partner. In fact, unlike the vibrators for clit stimulation, these vibrators can be enjoyed by men as well for awesome prostate stimulation.

Are you planning to try out anal vibrators but having a hard time finding the right one? Well, no worries, the post below shares a brief on some of the best anal vibrators for you in the current market.

Lovehoney Butt Tingler

You have a super powerful butt plug vibrator here that will reward you with perfect orgasms to the …

Do you have experience with introducing penis plug? Then you can slowly increase the intensity of the stimulation and dare to bigger models. For example, try to introduce a dilator a little deeper into you. That’s no problem with a Pratt dilator. These rods are longer than average and are specifically designed to penetrate deep into your body. Or you reach for a Van Buren with its J-shape, which irritates the prostate. How about a Rosebud dilator to stimulate the bladder? You can now try vibrating models and explore how the vibrations feel. Here is the guide to urethral sounding.

The right size for your dilator

As important as the model is the right size. First, the basics: All dilators have different thicknesses and cross sections. The narrowest dilators start at a diameter of 1.5 mm to 2 mm. The largest dilators have a diameter of up to 15 mm. …

In the past, mentioning the word “sextoys” or “ball of Ben Wa” made all women blush. However, some women have managed today to overcome this embarrassment. But for those who are not yet ready to pronounce the word “sextoys” without blushing, you must know that nowadays sextoys have become almost indispensable objects for women. Why are String Ben Wa Balls recommended for beginners? Let’s check it out.

The doctors even specify that the use of certain sextoys have a beneficial effect on his physical and moral health. What is the relationship between the perineum and the sextoys? The perineum is a set of muscles presented in rhombus; most women do not have sufficient knowledge of their own sex. The question that often remains unanswered remains to know how to rehabilitate his perineum. What is the purpose of the perineum, because often we only know that we must take care of …

Ever since the success of Fifty Shades of Gray they are on everyone’s lips: love balls. But what exactly is that? Love ball come in many different designs, from small to large, made of different materials, individually or as a chain. Originally from Asia, they were brought to France in the 18th century.The balls consist of an outer shell and a movable, heavier core, so that they vibrate gently during movement or generate vibrations. When introduced into the vagina, they stimulate the vaginal walls.

In addition, there are now love balls with built-in vibrators and electric stimulators and special balls for anal use. Most balls are equipped with return threads so that they can easily be pulled out of the sheath again.

Many women find it very erotic and stimulating to wear this ball in everyday life as a kind of secret. It can also be a very tingling experience …

Did you know that, in March, there’s a “National Worship of Tools Day”?

Yep!

And yes, my dirty mind went someplace else too. So don’t worry.

Apparently, it’s a day you’re supposed to give your tools some extra TLC- like sharpening, cleaning, oiling, storage etc. It makes sense. It also got me thinking about sex toy care and caring for these important “tools”.

This cheeky, butt spanking, harsh-reality guide will help you care for your sex toys and get as much life out of them as possible.

IDENTIFY THE MATERIAL

I hope none of you are using a sex toy, and you’re not sure what it’s made from – because that’s bad.  If you don’t know, go back to the seller’s page and read the details before you play with it again.

Having toys that stay with you for years really begins …