sex and relationships

Your partner may have completely moved on from their ex. But unfortunately, baggage from past relationships can have a way of staying with you for an undetermined amount of time. If your partner was emotionally abused by they ex, chances are, it…

Pain during sex isn’t something that should ever happen — unless, of course, that’s what you’re into. But so many people with vaginas and uteruses suffer through pain during intercourse without saying anything. The reasons for that are vast — we’re…

If you're looking to get married, who you choose to walk down the aisle with is a pretty big decision you're going to make. So how do you know if you're with "The One"? According to experts, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to…

Not every relationship is built to last. If you want to know if your relationship is going to make it, there is one thing that can clue you in. According to experts, how you and your partner act in certain moments can determine if you have a…

Despite the common view that after a "honeymoon phase," things are downhill in a relationship, some relationships really do get better with age. Long-lasting relationships require hard work and dedication, but they also often revolve around partners…

Whether you believe it or not, the energy you give off in your relationship will affect it in some way. After all, there's a reason why gratitude and positivity are closely linked. When you appreciate the things you have, you're more likely to have…

We don't receive much sex advice growing up, and unfortunately, the advice we do receive is often completely off-base or downright dangerous. Hopefully, we can get to the point one day where we look back and laugh and the ridiculous things we were…

You might have heard of the wage gap or the gender gap in corporate leadership, but one injustice women face that you don't always hear about is the oral sex gap. There are many reasons men receive over twice as much oral sex as women (according to…

When I first started having sex, it was nerve-wracking. I was so used to pleasuring myself alone, I had no idea how to translate that to an interaction with another person. The moaning and dirty talk and ecstatic faces of porn stars seemed like a…

In order to have a healthy relationship — where you both meet each other's needs, feel fulfilled, and so on — you and your partner will need to keep communicating, even when you're really happy. It will always be necessary to make an effort, and…

When it comes to love languages, the theory goes that we all have one of five. Those five love languages are: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the man behind the…

If your relationship isn't everything you thought it would be, it can leave you with a lot of doubts. Is this really "The One" or am I just settling? According to experts, there is a fine line between settling and being realistic about love. If you…

If your partner lets you down, doesn't listen, or leaves you hanging, you might start to wonder if you're a top priority in their life. And rightfully so. When someone is invested in a relationship, they tend to show it by taking an interest in your…

If they aren't borrowing huge sums of money, or demanding all of your time and attention, you might not think your partner is taking advantage of you. But did you know it's possible to do so by asking for small favors, too? If it happens regularly,…

Simply thinking your partner could be "The One" is easy. Figuring out whether or not they actually are is another. Luckily, there are a few important questions you can ask yourself to help you determine if your partner really is "The One" or not.…

A relationship rut is one way to weaken the bond you have with your partner. After all, it does take a bit of work to maintain a solid connection that lasts. Luckily, though, that work can be fun — and if you're looking for ideas, there are some…

There are a lot of differences between the generations. Whatsapp or Snapchat? Facebook or Instagram? Crippling student loan debt or even bigger crippling student loan debt? But one difference that you may not have thought of is our sex and…

The way in which entertainment depicts characters' sexuality has come a long way in recent years. Sometimes movies and TV don't exactly get it right, but in the case of one new film, the way it shows what it's like to grow up gay is pretty…

Even in 2019, we can sometimes struggle to come to terms with one single, basic fact: Women. Love. Porn. Not all women of course, but a lot of women. A lot of women love a lot of porn. What was once thought of as a predominately male activity is not…

Many believe that meeting your soulmate means they'll finally be able to experience that easy, effortless relationship that only seems to exist in the movies. But in reality, that's not really the case. In fact, experts say, effortlessness in a…

It's been said that words can kill — and this is especially true when it comes to relationships. One may not realize it, but small words and phrases you say to your partner each day can affect the overall health of your relationship. According to…