According to Caring.com, Sexual health and STDs are often associated with the younger generations. However, contrary to popular belief, they’re an issue that also affects older people, especially those living in retirement homes. Senior living communities encourage seniors to socialize and build relationships with other residents, so it’s inevitable that sexual partnerships develop. STD cases are on the rise across all age groups, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 1 in 5 Americans are affected at any one time. Although cases are most prevalent among teens and ..read more

Intimacy plays a crucial role in our overall well-being and satisfaction. However, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling sexual life isn't always easy. That's why we've consulted with a seasoned sex therapist to bring you seven essential sexual health tips that can unlock a deeper level of intimacy in your relationships. Let's dive in! The strength of our closest bonds determines the extent to which we experience joy and contentment in life. Having a satisfying sexual life that is also healthy may be difficult, however. This is why we spoke to a professional sex therapist to give you seven tip ..read more

The Benefits of Having a Close and Affectionate Connection with Someone in a Relationship In today's fast-paced and digitally connected world, the importance of having a close and affectionate connection with someone in a relationship cannot be overstated. Whether it's a romantic partnership, a friendship, or a familial bond, cultivating intimacy and affection brings numerous benefits that contribute to our overall well-being and happiness. In this article, we will explore the various advantages of building and nurturing a deep emotional connection with someone, and how it positively impacts ..read more

Dating and being in a relationship may have you wondering what to do with your loved one based on your type of relationship. When in a new relationship, certain pressures can bring up lots of inner turmoil, and we try to mask or change the shades of ourselves from others. We often hide the true versions of ourselves in fear that if the person we’re with really truly knew, the person behind the mask they might run away in fear. These masks inevitably become embedded and morphed into our ideal selves (masks): the version of us that we project so that we can or will be accepted by others. So how ..read more

Many people who know I’m an intimacy specialist have questions and want to know what measures of sex are considered normal? Some of the questions I hear are: How long do people have sex? How big is the average penis? How do you have good sex? What positions are best for good sex? Where do people most have sex? When do people most have sex? Am I normal? Well, I have to laugh a bit as I hear all of these questions to be honest, because… There is no comprehensive guide to having sex, and if there is a book claiming this they are lying. Sexual norms differ by culture, religion, geo ..read more

Often, mindfulness and sex can easily go hand in hand. Mindfulness can be defined as the practice of paying attention to what is happening in the moment and not letting our minds wander, which is, at times, what happens when we are having sex for various reasons. There are many ways we can improve mindfulness, but we'll focus on two: (1) practicing mindfulness in relationships and (2) using mindfulness to maintain intimacy. Mindfulness has been recognized as a way to improve an individual's emotional well-being. It is also a very important tool for couples to use in maintaining intimacy. Somet ..read more

The five love language system created by Gary Chapman are helpful to understand in relationships particularly when it comes to approaching each other and appreciating your partner. Communication is a big tool in relationships and figuring out the types of behaviors your partner resonates more with relative to feeling loved can help you understand how to easily appreciate one another. Appreciation is often the first thing we forget to do or often take for granted the longer we are in our relationships, so bringing it to the forefront can reinvigorate your connection and shake things up a bit ..read more

We experience loneliness when we assume that our partner will not receive us, or when we our communication has diminished the connection.  If you're feeling lonely in your relationship, don't despair as there are many things you can do.  1) Figure out what you need :  Is it because you don't have time together, do you crave physical touch, do you wish they would share some experiences with you? Identify what it is you are seeking so you can determine how to approach, rather than leaving your partner to continually guess.  2) Show your affection: Can you demonstrate you ..read more

What Kind of Partner would you build?… I previously started to unravel why we hide from others in my blog “The Masks We Must Wear.”  Now that we know what we do to protect ourselves and how we present ourselves, I’d like to explore what finding a partner means for you. Let’s start with what you ARE looking for in a potential partner.  For many of you, it may be easier to come up with a list of things you know you don’t want than what you are looking for in a potential partner... and we can start there.  Many people are often not aware of how we are attracted to our partners, and ..read more

First dates can cause a lot of anxiety and discomfort for even the most outgoing personality. Some small changes which may help to ease the situation are: Getting to the location early: This can help you to feel comfortable in the environment around you rather than feeling on edge or possibly feeling eager or anxiety about running late. Take in a deep breath as you get to the destination and locate a space that feels comfortable and easy to see someone. This also allows you to take in anything that may feel distracting around you, and gives you control over whether you need to relocate yoursel ..read more