How to Handle Bad Sex??
The lights are low. A fire smolders in the fireplace. Two wineglasses sit, half empty, on the nightstand. Your clothes lie in a heap on the floor. You reach for each other. The two of you tumble to the bed, and then...
Blah.
No
explosions of passion. No breathy proclamations of desire. No
tumultuous climax. To put it bluntly, the sex just isn't that good.
And
then you wonder: How can everyone in movies and romance novels be
having fiery, combustible sex, when you and your partner can barely
create a spark?
"TV shows and movies give us this very skewed
representation of what sex is supposed to be like," says Logan Levkoff,
PhD, a sexologist, relationship expert, and author of the ebook How To Get Your Wife to Have Sex With You.
"Everyone seems to be climaxing and having orgasms all the time from
whatever they're doing, and I think when you grow up on a diet of that,
when your real life doesn't match, you think, 'There's something wrong
with me,' or, 'There's something wrong with my partner.'"
Real-life
sex can almost never measure up to the passion portrayed on the screen,
says Isadora Alman, MFT, a California-based sex therapist. "People
don't talk about the fact that it's likely that in an odd position
you'll pass gas, or the love of your life will take you in his arms and
have bad breath."
Sex in the real world isn't perfect, and it
doesn't always end with an earth-shattering climax -- but it doesn't
have to, Levkoff says. "Good sex doesn't necessarily have to be about an
orgasm. It can just be an emotionally fulfilling experience between
partners."
No matter how blah your sex life may be, it can get
better. The key, say our experts, is to know exactly what you want --
and then ask for it.
6 Sex Mistakes Women Make
1: Not Initiating Sex With Your Partner
Many
of us worry about ladylike behavior. We don’t want to appear pushy or
come on too strong for fear of being labeled aggressive. According to
Les Parrot, professor of psychology at Seattle Pacific University and
author of a new book called Crazy Good Sex, failing to initiate sex is one of the biggest mistakes women make.
“Most
guys feel like they are always the initiator and that sets up
disequilibrium on the passion scale in the relationship,” he says.
Generally, men want to be pursued by their partners just as much as
women do.
2: Worrying About What You Look Like
Thinking about how you look during sex stops you from enjoying yourself and ruins your chances of achieving an orgasm.
“Don’t
think about the fat on your belly or the makeup on your face,” advises
Westheimer. “Concentrate on the pleasure of the act. You must give
yourself permission to have an orgasm.”
3: Assuming Sex Is Casual for a Man
Westheimer
believes we should all let go of old-fashioned notions, such as women
are not sexual or that sex is just sex to men. “For some men, sex is a
very important act. Don’t minimize it.”
The research, says
Parrott, supports the idea that both men and women find sexual intimacy
in the context of a committed relationship to be more satisfying.
“Numerous
research studies make it very clear that the people who have the best
quality and most frequent sex are married couples. That says a lot about
the inadequacies of ‘casual sex,” Parrot says.
In a study being
conducted by Fisher and her colleagues of university students engaging
in one-night stands, the numbers show that men are just as serious
about sex and relationships as
women. In fact, more than 50% of women and 52% of men who went into a
one-night stand, according to Fisher, reported that they did so hoping
to create a longer relationship. One-third of them actually did so.
What’s the lesson?
Sure,
most teenage boys are ready and willing just about any time you ask,
but not true for men. The pressures of everyday life -- family, work,
bills -- can zap a man’s libido. This comes as a big surprise to many
women, and often his lack of interest in sex is something we take
personally.
“It comes as such a shock [to women] that they just
don’t believe it,” Fisher says about the reaction many women have when
their partner says they aren’t in the mood for sex. “They know
themselves that they are not always interested in sex but they still
love the man. But when they discover he doesn’t want to have sex, they
think, ‘he doesn’t love me.’ Not true. He just doesn’t want to have
sex.”
5: Not Giving Him Guidance
Talking
very directly about sex, what we like and don’t like can make us feel
uncomfortable, even with a partner we’ve been with for a long time and
otherwise feel close to, says Parrott. But it’s the only way to achieve a
satisfying sexual relationship.
“A woman must take
responsibility for her sexual encounter,” says Westheimer. “No man can
bring a woman to orgasm if she doesn’t take responsibility for her
sexual experience. Even the best lover can’t know what she needs
without her letting him know.”
The good news, according to Fisher, is that men very much want to please women.
“If
you can tell them in a way that doesn’t kill their ego, they will
appreciate it,” says Fisher. She advises women to sandwich what they
don’t like in between five things they do, because he’s listening. “You
won’t find out until the next time you’re in bed with him. But men do
listen, particularly if you’re quite clear about it.”
6: Getting Upset When He Suggests Something New
After
a couple has been together for a while, it’s natural to want to spice
things up with a little variety. Just because your man wants to try
something new doesn’t mean he’s unhappy with you or your sex life. In
short: Don’t take it personally.
Still, it’s important that you tune into your comfort zone says Parrott.
“Nobody
should ever feel obligated to do something they don’t want to do in the
personal and intimate area of sexuality,” Parrott says. “If your man
asks you about trying something that’s outside of your morals, make it
clear that it’s off limits for you and explain why. Of course, do this
in a loving way as best you can. If it is something that is not really a
moral issue for you but you still don’t want to, again explain why. If
it is a simply a startling request and you’re initially uneasy about
it, try not to overreact. Instead, let him know you need some time to
think about it.”
Things men don't want to hear
Many women find it
hard to believe this, but men get hurt too. In fact, it’s been said that
they are really the weaker sex. Consider that when they catch the flu
they act like it’s a matter of life and death; they become like babies.
Tough outside but very fragile on the inside, their ego needs stroking
every now and then.
Every woman knows her man – be it a husband,
an ex-husband, a boyfriend or even a son – better than he knows himself.
They know how to bring the best out of them when the situation calls
for it… and sometimes how to really kill their confidence.
Sometimes women just vent because of stress or whatever reason, and forget that words can actually hurt their guys really badly.
So what are the things that women should think twice before saying to a man?
“Please lend me money”
A
terrible question that would have him thinking all kinds of things
about you. Do not ask him for money if you haven’t been dating for over
five months at least.
He is not your cash box, and if you
absolutely have to ask, do tell him what it is for. (Don’t ask him to
lend you money to settle a debt you acquired with your ex-boyfriend, for
example.)
“My last few relationships were difficult”
What does this have to do with him? This might make him feel like you’re just using him to relieve all that stress.
He knows that, being a man himself, he may well share some of the less appealing masculine qualities with your ex.
Also remember this might not play well with some of the more jealous and insecure guys.
“I don’t like your mother”
Don’t be surprised if his response is, “Let’s call it quits,” because this in actual fact is an insult, to him and his mother.
It
doesn’t matter if you’re married to him and have kids of your own, his
mother is his mother. What else don’t you like that’s his? Some men are
baby boys at heart; his mother was the first woman in his life, and may
very well always be the first.
“Be a man for a change!”
This
is a blow that he’ll consider below the belt, and chances are, whatever
argument you were having he may well just walk out and leave you. He
would like to believe he is a big man, a man of the house, while you’re
telling him there’s no difference between him and a little boy.
“I’m not really into sex too often”
Men
love having sex; it’s always on their minds. Nothing gets his attention
like the mention of sex and the more he has the merrier it is, as far
as he’s concerned.
After a long day at the office dealing with a
demanding boss and difficult clients he needs to destress and what
better way that to get intimate with his partner?
So even if you aren’t that into sex, rather let him know you do care and will want to have sex some time soon.
“My ex used to...”
Though
people compare their current lovers with previous ones from time to
time, to actually voice this is a real turn-off to men.
Everybody
has their strengths and weaknesses, so, instead of concentrating on the
negatives rather encourage him. There are things he can do very well and
maybe better than your ex. And don’t even think of telling him what
your ex used to do sexually.
“I don’t like children”
If he already has children from a previous relationship, he will take this to mean you don’t like them.
He also may interpret your statement as “I don’t want children,”
which is not something you should express if you think you may want to
be a mother in future. If he doesn’t have kids, he probably would like
to have a mini-he running around at some point.
Love Is Blind: 7 Qualities That Makes A Healthy Relationship
Just
like Jennifer Lopez says in her new single ‘Dance Again’ “Love Is
Blind”, and let me tell you it sure is. Love will definitely blind you,
therefor you have to keep an open eye, because love can and will affect
you in some form or another.
So for
today’s Health/Beauty/Relationship tips I am going to talk about Healthy
relationships and hopefully you will be able to determine wether or not
your relationship is Healthy.
Now the main question is what makes
a healthy relationship? First of all I hope you both are treating each
other with mutual respect, love, affection and of course there is no
kind of abuse wether it’s physical, mental or both. If you do have some
kind of abuse that is the first sign that you need to move because it
is not a healthy relationship.
Below are 7 qualities that your relationship should have to make it a healthy one!
Mutual Respect Does
your significant other love you for who you are? Meaning do they love
the real you, the person that not everyone get’s to see. Do you both
have mutual respect for one another? Hopefully you answered yes!
Honesty As
cheesy as it can sound, honesty is the best policy. You have to be
honest with each other to be able to make it work. Don’t lie and say you
have to work over time just because you want to go out with your
co-workers after work and have a few drinks. Tell your lover the truth,
if you lie even if it’s a small lie, it will cause problems. You don’t
want to start losing each other’s trust, and if you do that’s the
road which can lead to a break up.
Trust This one
goes with honesty, if there’s not honesty usually there is no trust.
You need both qualities to make it work and if you don’t trust your
lover, it’s probably going to be a living hell. You don’t want to be out
there worrying about where they are at. Or spending money on psychics,
just to see if they love you or if they are cheating on you. Usually if
there’s no trust, you might as well kiss the relationship good bye.
Good communication Communication
is they key to any relationship. If he or she asks you what’s wrong.
Don’t just say “nothing is wrong” communicate and explain why you are
upset, or why you are feeling the way that you do. Remember yelling,
screaming, throwing things is not communication! Also talking in a calm
and collective demeanor is best. Remember when communicating drop the
attitude and the sarcasm. If your partner is talking to you, shut up and
listen. Don’t interrupt or give excuses, listen to what they have to
say and when they are done express how you feel.
Support You
should be able to cry on each other’s shoulder. When things are going
wrong he or she should be there for support. For example you are having
problems at work, and or school. You should be able to talk to them when
you are having a rough day or when your on the verge of a breakdown.
They should be there to give you support and or comfort you when times
are not so good.
Fairness & Equality There
has to be fairness and equality in the relationship meaning you can’t be
give give giving or take take taking. It has to be a combination of
both. You give they give, you take they take. It can’t be a power
struggle of one person always fighting to get their way. Example one
week he can select the restaurantand movie and the next week it can be
your turn. Remember fairness is very important.
Separate Identities Before
you met you had your own life, family, friends, work and so on. And now
that you are together you should be able to continue to be yourself,
meaning if you like listening to hip hop and they love dance. That’s
fine but don’t pretend to start hating the music only because your loved
one hates it. You have to be yourself, you shouldn’t have to pretend or
act like someone else to please them. Remember they should love you for
you, not for the fake person you have created. If you can’t be yourself
or have to pretend to be someone else, I think you should start
exploring other options.
10 Reasons Why You Should Have More Sex
1. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.
2. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
3. Kissing
each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourages saliva to wash
food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay,
preventing plaque build-up.
4. Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. It is 10 times more effective than valium.
5. The
more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active
body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These
subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!
6. Sex
is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the
bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a
feeling of well-being.
7. Sex is one of the
safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about
every muscle in the body. It’s more enjoyable than swimming 20 laps, and
you don’t need special sneakers!
8. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner.
9. Gentle
and relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis,
skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and
makes your skin glow.
10. Sex is a beauty
treatment. Scientist said when women make love, they produce amounts of
the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shine and skin smooth.
Scared Of Being Single? 5 Signs You're Desperate For A Man
I typically
don’t care for the goings-on in Celebrityville. Who’s dating who, who’s
laying up in whose bed, who’s shacking up with him or her. It’s all too
exhausting to keep up with. But I’ve noticed that J. Lo and Halle Berry always
seem to have themselves a boo. Always. And it’s pretty obvious that
it’s not necessarily a cavalier matter of choice, but that they’re women
who, despite their beauty and influence and fame and general
fabulousness, actually think they need a man. Maybe to be
validated, maybe to chase away the lonely, maybe to keep them from
feeling things they may not be ready to emotionally confront.
One
of the most dangerous fears that swirls around in the minds of many
women—too many women—is the fear of being man-less. The phobia of being
alone and detached keeps them stocked with either an endless supply of
disposable dudes or the same ol’ dud whose proven himself unworthy year
after year after year. Either way, not the most glimmering examples of
upstanding manliness, but they fit the bill out of necessity because
they’ve got the biological qualifications and physical accouterments to
boot. With no chance to go into the next relationship refreshed and
renewed because there’s they don’t give themselves time to heal,
compulsive man-seekers sacrifice a lot for the sake of having a warm
body in their beds or a new beau by their sides.
How can you tell if you’re desperate just to have a man?
You’re constantly defending him from your family and friends (or not telling them the whole truth about your situation).
Sometimes
you don’t pick up on valid points about your love life because you’re
too busy actually living it. But when your loved ones present things
they’ve noticed about your man, you dismiss the cold, hard facts because
you don’t want to have undeniable justification to cut your dude loose
and end up single. Better to make your inner circle feel like they’re
crazy than accept that your guy may not be the good thing you’ve worked
exceedingly hard to make him out to be.
You regularly let his inconsideration and indiscretions slide.
He
cusses at your kids, he rolls his eyes at your mama, he breaks promises
to you with a systemic regularity. You, in turn, apologize for problems
you didn’t create or shoulder responsibility for issues that aren’t
yours. He gets away with it all because he knows, just like you know,
that you are too afraid to rock the boat and risk his leaving than to
cut his fool tail loose and hand him his walking papers in a hand
basket.
You’re always making excuses for him.I’ve
known women obviously getting beat down by their men on a regular basis
and others who’ve been mollywhopped by rants and raves about their
worthlessness. But they still find a reason to defend their men’s honor
not only because they’re conditioned to put them on pedestals but
because they’re so scared of them leaving, they’d rather pardon the
behavior than confront the obvious fact that they’re not worth the
emotional and mental investment. Just to have a man.
You haven't been single longer than a week in your whole adult life.
Some
experts say it takes two years to bounce back in whole from a previous
relationship, maybe longer depending on the circumstances and the
emotional condition of the folks doing the bouncing back. But one
thing’s for sure: if you associate all memories according to the man you
were, that might be a sign that you’ve spent too much time up under a
dude. Come up for air.
You reason, “It’s better than being alone.”
He’s
cheated, he’s lazy but he’s also breathing and wields a pretty mean sex
game, so you opt to make it work with him instead of running the risk
of staying drenched in singleness. But sweetie pie, I’ll take single
over settling any time. I think we all should. Even J. Lo and Halle.