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As a sex, dating, and relationship coach, I understand that some people learn best by reading. That’s why I’m constantly writing new blog posts about sex, dating, and relationships so everyone can access this information. I’m writing here to help you and to start a conversation.

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The Importance of Great Sex | How sex is beneficial for your physical, mental, and relationship health

Let's be honest here; great sex is a real game-changer. It feels good, fun and brings you closer to your partner. But did you know that amazing sex is also important for your health and happiness? That's right, it's not just about getting your rocks off. Sex comes with many unbelievable benefits, such as reducing your risk of stroke or heart disease, helping reduce the symptoms of depression, improving communication between you and your partner, and so on.

So grab a snack and a drink, sit back, and let me teach you the health benefits of sex.

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How to Perform Cunnilingus | Cunnilingus tips, tricks, and techniques you need to know

Cunnilingus has gone from an unspoken pastime to the front page of every magazine. But most people struggle to understand how to give the best oral sex to a woman. The female gentiles have long been regarded as a mysterious zone without a surefire way to pleasure it. It is personal to each vulva owner. If you’re wondering how to perform cunnilingus, I’ll tell you all of the areas you need to learn how to tempt with your tongue.

Female oral pleasure shouldn't be a mystery. It should be part and parcel of every sexual encounter and experience.

Why?

Let me tell you why.

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Sexless Relationship or Different Desire Types? | The three types of sexual desire and what you need to know

Arousal should happen spontaneously and impulsively, right? Wrong. Most people get "sex education" from pornography. We've learned that you should be drop-dead wet as soon as the sexy pizza delivery guy shows up. You should be down to get down. Well, this isn't the case for most of the world. In Emily Nagoski's landmark book, Come as You Are, spontaneous arousal is the exception rather than the rule. There are several types of arousal that you need to consider before you start worrying about your libido.

This won't be the definitive guide to discovering your one arousal type. But instead, give you permission to be curious about which type you feel like each day.

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Why You Aren’t Reaching Your Goals | How to build self-trust

We're well into another year, and the time for resolutions has come and gone. You've disappointed yourself again and fallen far from where you wanted to be. That's a normal part of the process of reaching your goals, but should it be? There is a reason why you never follow through on your resolutions. There's a reason why you keep disappointing yourself. There's a reason why you feel stuck and lost. You need to include the secret ingredient of reaching your goals, self-trust.

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Why You Need to Buy a Penis Ring: What they are and how they help your sex life

Erections are temperamental, to say the least. There are two common complaints among penis owners (hereafter called "men" in this article for brevity.) The first is that they ejaculate too early for their liking. The second most common complaint is that you either can't get or stay hard. Enter the penis ring, also known as a cock ring. These simple, affordable, and reusable devices can help remedy many men's issues with their penis.

I get a lot of questions about penis or cock rings, so today, I" m here to answer your most asked questions.

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Are You in a Situationship? Here’s why and how to stop tolerating the dating grey area

Situationships are a hugely controversial topic in the world of dating coaching. It may feel easy to settle for what feels like the only person who will give you the attention you crave. But by settling for someone who refuses to acknowledge your presence in their life, you're doing yourself a huge disservice. Situationships are a plague to those looking for love. They can cover you like a wave of locusts and pick your love optimism to the bones. Don't fall for the situationship cycle. Start changing your experience now.

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Beginner's Guide to Sex Toys for Men: Your ultimate buying guide

The number of female sex toys on the market is overwhelming. Aren't men supposed to have a higher sex drive? You wouldn't be able to tell from looking at the shelves of most sex toy stores. When you finally find the small section dedicated to male pleasure, you may not know what you're looking at. That's okay! That's why I've put together this beginner's guide to sex toys for men. After reading this, you'll be confident walking into adult shops worldwide.

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Want More Sex in Your Relationship? - My secret tool for bringing back the sex

I've written a lot about how important it is to keep dating your partner. But, I still need to give you my fundamental secret tool, how you can work together to plan a date. Using the 5 love languages to plan date nights is a great way to be thoughtful without putting in too much thought.

These are specific love-language-speaking-intimacy-building-memorable-date-night plans. And yes, it does require a little planning and effort up top. But if you do it properly, you should have years of date nights planned ahead.

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What is a Self-care Menu? Why you need one and how it can help you avoid depressive episodes

The self-care menu is something that I came up with myself to help me cope with depressive episodes.

That's right, even a coach can have depressive episodes.

But the menu is one of the many coping mechanisms which help me get through dark and challenging times.

Just what a self-care menu is, you'll have to keep reading to find out.

By the end of this article, you'll have yet another healthy coping mechanism in your pocket. These self-care menus can help you get through the challenging parts of life easily.

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How I Navigate Love With an Age Gap (Guest Post)

How do I navigate love with a large age gap? Can a relationship survive a 10+ year age gap? What are some strategies for navigating an age gap in a relationship?

Finding love is not easy. It can seem like a never-ending cycle of bad dates, ghosting, and just plain shitty people. The best thing is when you find the love of your life and then life tosses you a minor curve ball in the form of an age gap. Here’s how I navigate love with an age gap.

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How to Handle Rejection From a Guy | A step-by-step guide to help you handle rejection

Dating is a vulnerable experience. You put your heart on your sleeve and try to put yourself out there with great care. But with vulnerability comes hurt, rejection, and questioning your worth. It's all part of the process of how to handle rejection from a guy. Learning how to handle rejection gracefully and cope with it can be a process full of hurt.

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At Home Erection Remedies: How to fix your erection issues without medication

Erections are temperamental. That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Therefore, erection problems are plentiful and often greeted with inappropriate and rude responses. It's one of the most common sexual issues that men face. But should you take a pill to ensure you have a strong erection on demand? In my professional opinion, absolutely not. Plenty of at-home remedies for erection issues can work wonders for you.

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5 Dimensions of Self-Care - How to make your ultimate self-care menu

Self-care is all the rage all the time these days! It's such an essential aspect of your self-development and maintaining your mental health. Often a few shifts in awareness are all it takes to get more self-care into your day-to-day life. But for many people, self-care tends to take a back burner to other "priorities," and it can lead to burnout.

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How You Can be Single and Happy - 10 tips on how to make the most of your singledom

Being single can suck. But it really, really shouldn't. When you're single and unattached, you'll have the most time and opportunity to grow and expand your identity. You can discover more about yourself, and figure out what you need in a partner. You can start living your happy single life now if you're ready to take advantage of it!

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You’re Probably Ruining Your Sex Life - 17 harmful myths about sex you probably still believe

Sex is amazing when you let it happen naturally and go with the flow. However, very few people can even do that because of the sexual scripts we've been taught our whole lives. Those problematic sexual expectations are carried into porn and even sex education in our schools. If you want to learn how to have the best sex of your life, you first need to unlearn everything you think you "know" about sex.

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List of Common Kinks - Top 10 most popular kinks & fetishes

If you've spent time on a porn site recently, you likely noticed the insanely long lists of porn categories. Why are there so many? How many people are searching for those niche kinks and fetishes? As life goes on, you'll find that everyone has a kink - but no one is talking about them. That's why we've made this list of common kinks, so you know that you're not alone in what you're into.

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