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I Talked To 1400 Strangers About Their Sex Lives. Here’s What I Learned.
Jared matthew Weiss first published this on his Medium blog. When it comes to matters of the heart, I believe there are no questions and answers, only questions and ideas. So one year ago, I started Touchpoint, a town hall about sex and partnership, as a space for people of all gender identities, cultures, and sexual persuasions, to share their ideas and experiences in bed, in love, and in life. Photo from the first Touchpoint on April 7, 2016 On April 7, 2016, I hosted the first Touchpoint on the Lower East Side with ten friends. The question the group voted to discuss was, “How do I introduce BDSM into my…
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I Married The First Person I had Sex With. Here’s What I Learned.
Duncan Riach wrote this article on his Medium blog. She stroked my leg under the table in the Student Union. I liked that, so I married her. I’m serious. This is what I’m like; I tend to go all-in immediately. I commit like crazy. At least this is what I used to be like. I’ve changed a lot since then. Soon we had sex, first in bed, and then in the shower. It was pretty good. Three months later, I proposed to her in bed in Paris. That was the same bed we spent most of our time in while in Paris. I proposed to her because I didn’t want…
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This Married Couple Had Sex Every Day For An Entire Year
Three years ago I had sex every single day, for one whole year. To answer the most popular questions I’ve been asked since: No, it was not with 365 men. It was with one, my husband. Yes, even while I was on my period. I have no idea what my kids were doing while we were having sex. I assume not watching us. And finally, no, I didn’t do it to save my marriage. I did it to save myself, the effect it had on my marriage was merely a perk. Shortly after having my third child, I remember getting out of the shower, catching a glimpse of myself in…
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5 Sexy Games For Date Night For Couples
Okay, maybe playing scrabble doesn’t get your juices flowing. That’s okay. It doesn’t work for a lot of people. But if you’re looking for some fun ways to keep things entertaining with your spouse, check out these five games you can play on your next date night. Couples Truth Or Dare Who doesn’t like a great game of Truth or Dare? Ok, to be honest, I was never a big fan. But Couples Truth or Dare is something I will definitely be trying. Keelie from the blog Love, Hope, Adventure gives you directions on how to play and even gives you ideas for the game. Name that Treat The Dating…
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7 Signs Your Spouse Might Be Having An Emotional Affair
Unlike physical affairs, it’s harder to pinpoint an emotional affair. And if you’re the suspicious partner, the last thing you want to do is accuse your spouse of something if it really is a “just friends” situation. How do you differentiate between a platonic, innocent-enough friendship or a more troubling emotional affair? Below, therapists from around the country share seven signs your partner may be on the verge of emotional infidelity ― and how to talk to him or her about it. Your S.O. may be having an emotional affair if… 1. There’s something off in their physical and online encounters with the other person. The clearest sign of emotional infidelity is having a sense…
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8 Easy Summer Dates You Can Plan in 5 Minutes
Date night done right There’s a stigma surrounding date night that it has to involve a lot of planning, or the whole thing will go unappreciated. While flowers at the door, expensive dinners, and dressy garb can all make for a special night, these four-star dates can start to feel forced. Spontaneity, on the other hand, is one of the sexiest things of all. Summertime is the season when people feel the most alive, ready to take on activities at a moment’s notice. Capitalize on all there is to do during this warm and vibrant season by linking up with your special friend or significant other to explore your playful…
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69 Awesome Brain Hacks That Give You Mind-Blowing Powers
We don’t know much about computer hacking here at Cracked, because that stuff involves numbers, but we’ve come across a whole bunch of different crazy brain and body hacks over the years. The following pages will help you change reality for yourself and others, stop pain by coughing, and even make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex. Years of gathered wisdom are at your disposal. Read on: If You Avoid Thinking About the Future, You Get Better at Everything Consider the tenses past, present, and future. The difference between the sentences “Bob is at the store buying nachos” and “Bob will go to the store to buy nachos” has…
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16 Explanations You Don’t Owe Anyone (Even Though You Think You Do)
For your religious and political beliefs It’s no secret that tensions are high in our country and around the world, primarily because of differing political opinions and religious practices. But what you believe in is your own choice. It’s part of your identity. You can divulge as much or as little about those beliefs as you feel comfortable, but don’t feel like you need to go through all your church’s teachings or your political party’s agenda as justification. For your relationships Don’t let other people take control of your love life. Only you can decide which relationships, romantic or not, will make you the most happy. For your lack of…
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Planning The Wedding, Like Marriage, Is A Job For Two
Whether you knew it was coming or have been waiting for it for years, it has finally happened. You’re engaged. Congratulations! Now, the fun begins. But maybe the fun actually hasn’t been so much fun. Wedding planning often brings out the worst parts of ourselves and our partners (ever heard the terms Bridezilla or Groom Kong?). For some, our inner critic, controller, or fixer comes out to run the show; clearing every obstacle in our path and making sure every decision is exactly as we want it to be come hell or high water. This is, after all, the wedding that has been dreamt of for months (or years, or…
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How Much Do ‘Normal’ Married Couples Have Sex?
Okay, we’ve probably all asked ourselves this question before. Whether you’re talking with your friends or you overhear someone else’s stats, it probably got you thinking and wondering what a normal number for a husband and wife when it comes to knocking boots. Well, the folks over at EverydayFamily were kind enough to run a study that gives us the answers. At some point in life, many couples wonder and ask themselves, “What is the average amount of sex that other couples are having?” And though the answer is not perfectly clear, sex therapists have said many things about this very topic. Here is what they say, as well as…
