We all want something from sex otherwise it wouldn’t be such an issue for so many people. When asked what it is people want from sex, in his book “Sexual Intelligence” Dr. Marty Klein, who is a marriage, family and certified sex therapist Read More
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11 Nov Self-soothing and Self-care in Relationship
Today I want to write about self-soothing and self-care in relationship. I think these are such important topics when you are working on improving your relationship. Too many people work so hard at getting things right with their Read More
25 May The Myth That Sex Should Be Spontaneous
Holding on to the myth that sex should be spontaneous shows how impatient and uncomfortable we are with seduction, playfulness, imagination and eroticism. As Esther Perel says in her book “Mating in Captivity”, all of the above take time, effort and Read More
24 Apr Intimate Attachments in Successful Relationships
The importance of your intimate attachments and connections to others cannot be emphasised enough. John Bowlby, the father of attachment theory, studied attachments for his whole life. His opinion was that your intimate attachments to other human Read More
30 Mar 6 Predictors of Relationship Happiness
As much as you may want relationship happiness, relationships don’t come with a lifetime guarantee. Anyone who has been in a failed relationship will agree that finding an “ideal partner” can be a long process. This is very different from the Read More
22 Feb Map of Sexual Self-Awareness
Sex is a very complicated subject. Without a clear map of sexual self-awareness how do we navigate the mystery, power, history and paradox of sex? Clear maps are not easily found. So it’s no wonder that many of us struggle with it! Dr. Read More
22 Jan Our primitive brain in relationship – the new science
Biology has played a cruel trick on our relationship. Although our partner thinks we’re responsible for most of the troubles in our relationship, it’s not us. It’s our biology. To be more accurate, it's the primitive parts of our brain. Read More
16 Dec Surviving Christmas as a Couple
Christmas time can be a stressful time for couples. Making joint plans for surviving Christmas ahead of time may help you fill this supposedly joyful season with maximum love and minimum heartache. This post is adapted from Shannon McKeogh. Read More
22 Nov 15 Secrets to a Happy Relationship
Would you like to know the secrets to a happy relationship? There are many relationship experts and gurus who tell us they have the “secrets” to your relationship success. Recently I’ve noticed people posting on “secrets to winning him Read More
30 Aug The Main Causes of Sexual Problems
As a relationship counsellor and accredited sex therapist, I'm sad to know that many people experience sexual problems. I'm often asked some predictable questions about sex, sexuality and the causes of their sexual problems. This shows how many Read More