Anorgasmia is the clinical term for the inability to achieve orgasm even after ample sexual stimulation, and it occurs much more often in women than it does in men. This issue can happen due to various reasons, such as taking certain medications, medical issues, or psychological issues. If you are at peace with your lack…
The Phenomenon of “Bed Death”
Bed death is when two people in a committed relationship no longer have sex as often as both or either would like. Sometimes it is referred to as a “sexless relationship” because of the infrequency of intimate relations. Here in the U.S., it is estimated that there are approximately 20 million people in sexless relationships….
Desire Discrepancy in Long-Term Relationships
People who have been together for a long period of time will naturally experience ups and downs in their relationship. They contend with raising children, working, money issues, and illnesses in the family or in the extended family. When stressful events happen or as the couple gets older, hormone levels fluctuate. They must deal with…
Consensual Non-Monogamy: What Does It Mean?
Simply put, consensual non-monogamy is an umbrella term for what is more commonly referred to as swinging, polyamory, or other ethically “open” relationships. And while consensual non-monogamy has become a hot topic of national conversation, the practice of a couple staying together but seeking outside physical, romantic and/or emotional coupling is nothing new. What you…
The Ashley Madison Phenomenon: Is There More to It than Just “Cheating?”
Ashley Madison is the notorious website where people go to find people with whom to have an extramarital affair. When the website was hacked in 2015, and all of the users’ names and personal information were made publicly available on the internet, it revealed that 32 million people had used this website. But one thing…