Dating Tips
15 Reasons to Keep the Spark Alive
Posted By Astroglide,
19/11/2019 Falling and love and staying in love are two very different things. The first can happen in an instant — in the doorway of a Upper East Side Brownstone on a rainy summer night, or at the quarter jukebox at a small-town diner. Wherever it happens, when the feeling hits you, you hope it lasts...
You’re in a Sexless Marriage? Here’s What You Can Do
Posted By Kimberlee Meier,
16/11/2019 Are you in a sexless marriage? You aren’t alone. According to a study by the Georgia State University, about 15% of all marriages are sexless (meaning, the marriage hasn’t seen any action in 6 months or more). A lot of couples who are in sexless marriages may think it’s normal. The longer you stay...
7 Reasons to Date Outside Your Type
Posted By Astroglide,
14/11/2019 If you find yourself shrugging and saying “they just weren’t my type” after a breakup, it might be time to consider shifting your ideas about “type” altogether. Science confirms that most people are drawn to a specific type of potential mate. However, research also tells us that some of the...
5 signs you’re relying too heavily on dating apps (and how to cool it)
Posted By Ashley Uzer,
02/11/2019 Here’s the good news: In 2017, 39% of U.S.-based heterosexual couples and 60% of same-sex couples met online. Here’s the bad news: As with all social media and applications on our phones, some of us get so wrapped up in these dating apps that we’re missing the chance for real-life connection and...
Halloween Role-Play Tips
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
26/10/2019 Halloween is just around the corner and people of all ages are gearing up for an evening of tricks, treats and the opportunity to dress up and play a role if only for one night. As I was scrolling through a few websites in search of the perfect ensemble, I was reminded that while costumes designed...
Turn Up the Passion: 10 Tips for Slow, Romantic Sex with Your Partner
Posted By Astroglide,
19/10/2019 No matter your style, there’s no doubt that sex with your partner can bring immense pleasure and a better sense of closeness and intimacy. Looking for a little more passion? It may be time to give slow sex a try. What is slow sex — and how can it lead to greater intimacy in your relationship? Read...
After Sex Activities for Bonding with Your Partner
Posted By Astroglide,
01/10/2019 Sex, in itself, is a powerful way to bond with a person. In fact, when you orgasm, you release mood-boosting, bond-building chemicals in your body, such as oxytocin and vasopressin — in addition to a handful of other endorphins. The best part? You can ride this high to your next activity with your p...
The Hottest Expert-Approved Sexting Tips
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
21/09/2019 Sexting is supposedly all the rage. But how many times have you gone back and forth, contemplating what you’re going to write in that next sexy text? How do you communicate what you want and leave your lover with a sense of mystery and intrigue? We’ve joined forces with a few experts to bring you...
Why Dating is Different After 30
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
19/09/2019 Data suggests that women in their 30s are more likely to be looking for a committed relationship than a short-term hookup. There are, of course, exceptions — some women (including those who have already been through a divorce) continue to seek casual sex which makes sense since women in their 30s...
Don’t plan a wedding, plan a marriage
Posted By Jessica O'Reilly,
20/08/2019 How to keep the stress of prepping for your big day from ruining your relationships Tanya* was engaged to be married two years ago, but she called it off after the wedding planning got out of hand. “My ex had an elaborate three-part wedding planned: a ceremony in his parents’ yard, a cocktail party...
How To Navigate Crushes When You're Married
Posted By Dina Cheney,
16/08/2019 Sometimes, it can be as overpowering as an earthquake, as unrelenting as an obsession. Virtually nothing surpasses the heady, all-consuming rush of a crush. And if you're currently married or in any other type of serious monogamous relationship,...
Sexual Mindfulness: 5 Ways To Be More Present During Sex
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
02/08/2019 Being present and in the moment is essential to a fulfilling relationship and sex life. When you’re present you show up for yourself and your partner, which deepens your connection. When you’re present, you feel more confident and eager to indulge. And when you’re present,...
Beyond Monogamy: The New Relationship Rules
Posted By Jackie Timsone,
21/07/2019 What was your favourite fairy tale as a kid? Whether it came from the brothers Grimm or Walt Disney, there’s a high chance the happily ever after followed a predictable formula: man and woman meet, fall in love, maybe fight some dragons or sea monsters, and then ride off into the sunset togeth...
10 Women Explain Why They Chose to Have Short Engagements
Posted By Natalia Lusinski,
25/06/2019 When dating leads to getting engaged, then married, everyone’s timelines are different; while some people date for years before getting engaged, or decide to stay together but not ever get married, others meet, fall in love, and are engaged seemingly overnight. So if you’re wondering...
5 Reasons Women Date Younger Men: Four Cougars Share Their Stories
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
22/06/2019 These stories from four women who found love with younger men will make you rethink your stereotypes. No longer just a reference to a wild beast, over the past two decades, the term cougar has become popularised as a buzzword for women who date younger men. In the late nineties, I recall its use...