Intimacy & Connection
A selection dedicated to “Loving Communication”, going further without skirting around the subject.
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Comprehensive support, rest, and clearly expressed needs: practical steps for reclaiming the intimacy you choose after childbirth.
Read the article : After the baby arrives, share your daily life to reconnect as a couple
A pornographic scene doesn't reveal the agreements negotiated off-screen. What two studies say, their limitations, and specific phrases for discussing this among adults.
Read the article : Pornography and Consent: Just Watching Doesn't Necessarily Teach You How to Ask
A study on munches emphasizes social interaction. Other studies describe connections and support among members of BDSM communities, without demonstrating that participation improves well-being.
Read the article : In BDSM, munches are primarily a way for people to meet each other
Among 190 young couples, higher reported empathy was associated with higher sexual satisfaction in both partners. No significant link was found with the other partner’s desire.
Read the article : Want your partner? Give them room to answer
What research shows about afterplay, affection after sex, and satisfaction—with tips on how to talk about it without making it feel like an obligation.
Read the article : After sex, afterplay is a shared experience
Monogamy or Open Relationships: What Studies Say About the Role of Communication, Explicit Agreements, and Transparency.
Read the article : Open or Monogamous Couples: Defining Agreements and Their Limits
Pain during intercourse: how to describe it, discuss it with your partner, and know which healthcare professional to see.
Read the article : Pain During Sex: Why Talking About It Isn't Enough Yet
How to suggest a sex toy as a couple, split the cost, and choose an accessory without any pressure. Three well-researched options, along with their limitations.
Read the article : Sex Toys in a Relationship: A Third Partner or Just an Accessory?
Does better communication really bring people closer together? Longitudinal studies shed light on the links between communication, satisfaction, withdrawal, attachment, and stress.
Read the article : When Words Bring People Together: What Studies Show About Couples
Talking about sex with an AI can help you find the right words, but be careful of bad advice, emotional dependence, and sharing intimate information.
Read the article : Can we really talk about our sex lives with an AI?
Consensual sexting is legal between adults. But with Chat Control, revenge porn, sextortion, and the weakening of encryption, digital privacy is becoming a hot-button legal issue.
Read the article : Sexting Under Surveillance: How Chat Control Could Change Your Intimate Messages
Has routine taken over? With better communication, a touch of novelty, and everyday gestures that build desire, discover 3 simple, effective ways to spice up your sex life and reignite the spark.
Read the article : Tips to spice up a couple’s sex life and reignite the passion