Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Intimacy Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Intimacy". If you have expertise in Intimacy and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Faking Orgasm – Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhen you fake an orgasm, you are essentially putting on a show for the benefit of your partner. Your reasons could vary from “getting it over with”, “sparing his feelings”, misleading yourself with “what he doesn’t know won’t hurt”, to the inner satisfaction of “pulling it off” and “getting away ...
Views: 1749 - Discovering & Uncovering Men’s Emotional Pain in a Healthy Way - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Geoff LaughtonToday’s blog is about pain and the prescription for it, all rolled into one! First, let’s talk about the pain. I hear all kinds of complaints about men from women. I hear frustration, genuine concern and fears that mostly centre around the fact that they don’t feel they’re getting what they ...
Views: 1747 - Relationships: Do Some People Avoid Relationships In Order To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to come across two people who want to be in a relationship, it would be easy for them to assume that they are both in the same position. On one level, it could be said that this is the case; however, if they were to look a little deeper, they might find that there is more to ...
Views: 1746 - Timing is Everything - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Pamela TurleyWhile eating dinner with a single male friend of mine, I was reminded again how important timing is in relationships. There's no way around it. We either manage the situation or the situation manages us. After we both pitched in the obligatory small talk, the conversation turned to the ...
Views: 1745 - Dr. Romance Video: Guidelines for Relating with Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Tina TessinaClick here to view the video. A good marriage can be the most precious thing in your life, and bring you lasting comfort and joy. There's nothing better than a long-lasting, solid, loving relationship you can count on. Dr. Romance shows you how to open up the love and joy in your ...
Views: 1742(3 votes) - Less Talk, More Action - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Tina TessinaThose of you who have read my articles know that I am always talking about the importance of good communication, urging better communication, and giving skills for being better understood. Communication is one of the most important aspects of relationships; positive and negative. However, talk ...
Views: 1742(6 votes) - Relationships: Where Does A Woman's Idea Of A Man Come From? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the outlook of what men are like, there is clearly not just one idea that a woman can have. And while some have an idea that men are a certain way, others view them in a completely different way. And no matter what this view is, it is one that is going to have massive effect ...
Views: 1741 - Come Back to Love: A Self Loving Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Robyn VogelIt’s a powerful time right now. The Earth is showing us her power, the dark is entering the light, it’s renewal time for those celebrating the Jewish New Year and on the Hindu calendar it’s the holiest of holidays – Navaratri. If you are feeling tired from all the energy swirling ...
Views: 1740 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Fear Intimacy? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile men and women are both human, they are often portrayed as being radically different. It is clear that they are different on the outside, but what is not as clear is that there are differences when it comes to their brain structure. One outlook is that these differences are due to ...
Views: 1740 - How to Create a Fantastic Relationship, part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Clement McGrathRelationships are the core of Life, but they can be a challenge. The real challenge is the way you deal with the differences that start to show up. They always show up because you have two people with different communication styles, different ways of resolving issues, different needs and ...
Views: 1738 - Be Aware of Your Projections: They Might Harm Your Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION As long as you project your own traits, emotions and behaviors onto your partner, accusing him/her of owning these, rather than accepting them as part of you, you are harming the relationship. Becoming aware of your projections and taking responsibility for all your traits, ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Does Viagra give him Insomnia? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 39 & my boyfriend is 51. He takes Viagra & Cialis (on an as needed basis). We have a terrific relationship. We seem to have no problem lying there & falling asleep for a short time after making love. I have a really comfortable bed, ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Why Do Women Fake Orgasms? How to Spot a Fake Orgasm - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Melvin SheltonDifferent women have different reasons but it's a very well known fact that a lot of women out there have a tendency to fake their orgasms on a regular basis. If a girl is faking orgasms around you then it's more than obvious that she is not getting what she expects from you and she is not able ...
Views: 1735 - Emotional Wounds: The Stack of Hurts and Resentments in her Mind - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Donald WallachMen and women are different in how they process and store emotions. There are always exceptions to this rule, but I’m about to describe how the majority of men and women deal with hurt and resentment. Both genders feel hurt and resentment, and both can certainly hold on to resentment a long ...
Views: 1733 - If You Can See It, You Can Create It… - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Emma ViglucciYou might not have a chance if you keep this up: A tendency to look for weaknesses, gaps, holes, things to improve, deficiencies and the like, and miss the boat on capitalizing on strengths in your relationship. We bring this tendency to how we view our partner and how we relate with them. We ...
Views: 1732 - Top Solution For Premature Ejaculation That Will Make You Laugh! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wisey LimYou have been wondering what is the top solution for premature ejaculation? I strongly believe that you definitely do not want the top solution to consist of those painful exercises which would wear you out before you seeing any result. This will only cause you to quit faster. You want to get ...
Views: 1732 - How Do I Start Using Sex Toys? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeFor starters, you can use a vibrating ring which looks like a hair band except it has an external battery with an on-off switch. Have your husband stretch the vibrating ring over his penis and rest it at the base of his erect or non erect penis, and watch the penis come to live as you turn the ...
Views: 1730 - Bringing The Passion Back To Your Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Kate SinerYou have probably heard me say this a bunch by now but your life is what you make it. If it is lacking passion then, it is your job to bring it back. Sometimes, this requires a mental shift. Sometimes, this requires taking action to create more of what we want in our external life. A little of ...
Views: 1727 - Pink Floyd As Relationship Experts? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Geoff LaughtonOk, if you’re not a Pink Floyd fan – and/or haven’t listened to the Dark Side Of The Moon album (it’s been pointed out to me recently, by the way, how badly I’m dating myself by even using the term “album”) – this article may take you a bit more time to get in the groove of. There’s a song ...
Views: 1724 - How To Restore Intimacy & Connection in a Struggling Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2017 from Nicola BeerWhy do couples struggle to stay intimate? This is a question that baffled me when I started working in this field. Many women would say to me “what do I do when the feelings in a marriage are gone?” or men I work with to save their marriage would share “when a marriage is over to one person can ...
Views: 1722 - Managing Jealousy - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Guy RussellUnderstanding jealous feelings and addressing them at the moment they occur, is the only way to handle jealousy without letting it slowly kill a relationship. It is one of those emotions that will destroy a loving relationship by both keeping it hidden and expressing it openly. While it may be ...
Views: 1721 - Build a Love Nest for Two - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Candace CzarnyWho can forget that rush of budding love? Everything is perfect. He or she is perfect. The freckles on their nose are perfect. In the first flushes of love, you even feel like you are perfect. There is absolutely no feeling like it in the world. Then life sets in and perfection seems to be a ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Cultivating Intimacy In Our Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Debra RebleAbsolute trust is the cornerstone for cultivating intimacy in our relationships. True intimacy is based on mutual absolute trust and requires that both people are willing to be open, vulnerable and uninhibited with each other. Moreover, we find that the more we open ourselves, the more we ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Effective Communication: Relationship Skills for Improved Intimacy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Patrice WoltersWhat is Communication? With approximately half of the marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce, learning to communicate effectively with your partner is crucial. With some motivation and persistence, you can learn constructive communication patterns that can improve your significant ...
Views: 1719 - O M G-Spot - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Tom BlairOh My G-Spot! What is the G-Spot? Do you know? Do you know where it is? Now days it seems if you are not a G-Spot expert you are just not the lover you think you are. Funny thing many women don’t know either. They are pretty sure they have one and they have been told that G-Spot orgasms ...
Views: 1718 - Loving Gaze, Adulating Gaze: False vs. True Self - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sam VakninIn the film “The Beaver”, the character played by Mel Gibson suffers from depression. He latches on to a tattered puppet in the shape of a beaver and communicates exclusively through it. The Beaver is everything its ostensible master isn’t: daring, creative, exuberant, omnipotent, and ...
Views: 1715 - Sex, Relationship and The Single Woman - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanThe Institute of Marriage is not to be entered into lightly. A marriage is about longevity, not about a weekend fling. It should not be entered into with thoughts of, "oh, if it doesn't work out, we can always get a divorce". It is an institution of love, commitment, respect and understanding. ...
Views: 1715 - How to Give Her a G-Spot Orgasm: How to Give Your Woman A Mind Blowing G-Spot Orgasm - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2018 from Melvin SheltonHow to Give Her a G-Spot Orgasm: How to Give Your Woman A Mind Blowing G-Spot Orgasm The g-spot orgasm is a mystery to most adults -- male and female alike. Most men have no idea how to give their women this type of SEXUAL PLEASURE and most women have therefore never had one. Right now you ...
Views: 1714 - Relationships: What Are Your Relationships Mirroring Back To You? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperRelationships can be fulfilling or unfulfilling and they also have the potential to create incredible satisfaction or immense frustration. There will be people who one can connect with without too many challenges appearing and others who cause one to question the human race. But regardless of ...
Views: 1711 - Dr. Theresa Ramsey | Natural Libido Enhancers ~ Get Sexy! - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Theresa RamseyThe million dollar question from women is “how can I improve my sex drive”? The million dollar question from men is “how can I improve my sexual performance”? There are some very simple steps you can take and in a very short time, the benefits are yours. The most important step is to ...
Views: 1709 - The Love-Sex Connection - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Norman CsarniWhen we talk about the dimensions of the sexual relationship within the sphere of marriage, we always think of two individuals who share common thoughts and emotions with the “fusion” of their bodies. The individuals are normally in a state of gratifying and dedicated physical intimacy. The core ...
Views: 1708 - SOCIOPATH OR NARCISSIST? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Darlene LancerIf you’re in an abusive relationship, you may wonder if your partner is a narcissist or sociopath and whether or not the relationship will improve. If so, or if you recently ended such a relationship, it can undermine your self-esteem and ability to trust yourself and others. The labels ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - How Does One Stop Multi-tasking During Sex? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeePossible reasons of multi-tasking during sex can vary considerably: from boredom due to predictability of sexual routine; stress and anxiety stemming from work; habitual need to overachieve; to genuine lack of time in juggling work and household chores. Sexual inhibition from any kind of trauma, ...
Views: 1706 - My Wife is Not Interested in Sex. What Should I Do? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIt is normal for couples to have differences in their sexual desire. It is important for couples to begin by having a honest discussion with how often they need to have sex versus how often they would ideally like to have sex. There needs to be a conversation about the role sex plays in a ...
Views: 1706 - How To Attract Women Is Like CRACKING A Top Secret Password - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Chris Chandra“How do you attract women?” Tell me, what’s the answer? I’m not talking about the politically correct answers like “Ask her out for dinners” or “Tell her how beautiful she is.” That stuff is reserved for people born in the 1920’s More and more women are coming out and admitting that a ...
Views: 1705 - Dr. Romance: Married, Different Shifts - How to Stay In Touch When You Barely See Each Other - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn this tougher economy, couples are finding it necessary to take the jobs they can get, and that means more couples work different shifts. If one of you works a “graveyard shift” or rotating shift job that limits your time together; the difference in your shifts and commutes may mean you ...
Views: 1702 - Enhance Your Relationship’s Romance, Passion and Fun Quotient! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Emma ViglucciAfter the infatuation and dating stage, fun and romance doesn’t just happen in relationships. Great committed relationships don’t just happen. We have to put in conscious effort to create the relationship we want. Here are some tips for creating and enhancing your intimacy, romance, passion and ...
Views: 1702 - Let’s Get Scholarly Before We Get Sexy: What is a पूजा? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Robyn VogelThe word puja is a sanskrit word that translates to mean sacred ritual, or ceremony. It is used by the Hinkus, Sikhs, Buddhists and others for a variety of reasons. It is most often used to honor a deity (god or goddess) to celebrate her character traits (and ideally see them as a reflection of ...
Views: 1701 - Romantic Relationships - In the Work Place; Oh My - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Terry ClarkRomantic relationships happen all the time. It is especially possible that they can happen in the workplace. When you have many people working in the same place day after day friendships will develop and can possibly turn into something more. You might find that a group of co-workers will start ...
Views: 1700 - 5 Reasons giving a massage can be a great gift this Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayLooking for a gift to show that special someone how much you care? Something different to the usual flowers or chocolates? Why not consider offering to give them a massage? There are great benefits for giving a massage (or receiving one!). Here are just a few - Massage can be adapted ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Intimacy: Can Someone Let Go Of Their Fear Of Intimacy By Changing Their Behaviour? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are able to experience intimacy, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, it could be said that that their relationships are going to be extremely different. When it comes to the former, someone will be used to being with people who ...
Views: 1698 - Wondering How to Avoid Premature Ejaculation? Try These 3 Magical Techniques For Immediate Result! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Wisey LimHow to avoid premature ejaculation is a question often asked by men who suffer from their inability to last long enough to satisfy their sex partner. For men, there is probably nothing can be more embarrassing than not being able to provide sexual satisfaction to their female partner. ...
Views: 1698 - Forgive Through Compassion and Acceptance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Mark PetroffPerhaps all of us have had an intimate partner that has said or done things to us which frankly seem unforgivable! Can you remember a circumstance where you spoke hurtful or hateful words, and later recognized that you did not really mean them? The context of your life affected the content of ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Why Should Sex Be Saved Till Marriage? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Francis NmeribeIf you are wondering why anybody should ask this question when the answer seems obvious, think again. This question is surfacing at every seminar, meeting and session with young single adults, including girls who pay the highest price for premarital sex. Many relationships are started based on ...
Views: 1692 - A Roadmap to Intimacy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Allan HardmanIt is not easy to be intimate in conscious relationship. In fact, everything we learned as children goes against our adult desire for intimacy and relationship. Frankly, our beloved parents taught us a bunch of lies. It wasn’t their fault, the lies were taught to them, and taught by generations ...
Views: 1691 - Boundaries: The unsung heroes of Awesome Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Marcus Ambrester"Boundaries" from Chaprter 7 of Pillars of Awesome Relationships. “I only have to be willing to get up one more time than him,” Deena said about disciplining her son and constantly enforcing boundaries with him. Her son tested limits and pushed boundaries with her all day, every day. She ...
Views: 1691 - Intimacy: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Being Able To Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is relatively easy for someone to share their body with another person, the same can’t be said about their heart. This means that although the need is there for someone to share how they feel with another person, it is not something that always feels comfortable. However, just ...
Views: 1685 - ***Overcoming Your Love-Hate Relationship With Food - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Michelle MorandIf you'd like to understand, once and for all, why you feel so frustrated about your weight and why your relationship with food is so stressful, this article will explain it all. Regardless of whether you are an emotional eater, a compulsive eater or struggle with an eating disorder such as ...
Views: 1684(6 votes) - Entertain Each Other First - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Jan DeniseEntertain Each Other First We have more entertainment at our fingertips than ever, but are we any less apt to be bored in our relationships? Most of us carry our own personal entertainment screen around with us—our favorite people, music, reading material, and games. If somebody keeps ...
Views: 1684 - Intimacy and Safety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Daniela RoherAll intimate relationships are supported by two pillars: Intimacy andSafety. Intimacy implies both closeness and communication (Holmes, J.Attachment, Intimacy, Autonomy, J. Aronson, 1996.) The more we communicate with one another, the closer we get. The closer we get, the easier and deeper our ...
Views: 1683(1 vote)