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Top 5 Ways to Fix Anorgasmia
Anorgasmia is a sexual dysfunction where someone cannot reach an orgasm despite the stimulation. It can be either a psychological disorder or it can be a medical problem as a result of injury, surgery, nerve damage, mutilation, or any number of reasons. This is something that plagues both men and women, but it is much more common among women. There are a few different types of anorgasmia: Situational anorgasmia is an inability or ability to orgasm based on the situation; perhaps you are stressed, distracted, or you are not getting the stimuli that you need. Situational anorgasmia is fairly normal, especially for women, unless it becomes recurring. Secondary anorgasmia…
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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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Top 3 Tips That Will Help You Reawaken Intimacy in Your Marriage
The way we live our days is the way we live our lives, and it can be very easy to let stress, life, and our daily schedules and habits create distance between ourselves and those we love most. Your marriage is the central relationship of your adult life, and it is important that you find a way to maintain and develop intimacy, to be sure you have your partner by your side even when things get rough. If you have noticed a distance developing in your marriage, all is not lost. There are many ways that you can work with your spouse to renew your relationship, become closer, and re-spark…
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Top 3 Questions And Answers On Doing Chores When You Are Married
Can slackers and neat freaks coexist in a marriage without a major chore war? Firstly, all pejorative and negative terms like ‘slob’ or ‘neat freak’ should be removed from conversations. Not only do they hurt your partner, but they also create unnecessary distance and fan the flames of potential conflict over seemingly small issues. Understanding your partner as a separate individual and giving them space for their individuality is extremely important. So, how does one develop greater respect and understanding for the other? The first step is to share. Share the reasons behind why you are like when everything is organized or why you are messy. Was it the way…
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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…
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10 Things Every Couple Argues About—and How to Avoid Them
Money Expenses are the most common cause of squabbles among couples, according to research. Which is no surprise, especially considering the fact that so many more people are living—and fusing their incomes—with their significant others today than ever before. “We all come from different financial backgrounds,” says Nikki Martinez, PsyD, psychologist and clinical professional counselor. “We may have had money, we may have always struggled, but with either situation, people have very strong ideals about how finances are managed.” To squash salary and spending scuffles, she suggests discussing how you each handle money and deciding who will take care of what expenses and how mutual funds will be managed.…
