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By Jack Hutson
5 Things You Should Do to Drive Your Boyfriend Mad in Bed

Ladies, you can find a bunch of tips out there on the internet on pleasing your boyfriend and being a better girlfriend for him, but most of the advice out there is missing the essence. You have to focus on pushing the right buttons in your boyfriends mind so that he'll literally go mad of excitement once he orgasms. As a result, your boyfriend will love more than ever. So, here are the 5 things you should to that can literally blow his mind if you do them right. 1. Get naugh

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By Jack Hutson
3 Real Ways to Make Any Guy Fall Deeply in Love With You

Are you fed up with all the nonsense advice you get from popular female magazines out there? Of course you are. You and I both know that they'll rarely give you any valuable ideas that work in real life. As a guy with probably much more experience than the average Joe I believe I can tell you what really works, for a change, when it comes to winning over a guy's heart. And no, it's not the general advice: give him space, cook him a nice meal and stop nagging all day. Sure, to

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By Jack Hutson
4 Ways to Drive Your Boyfriend Nuts in Bed and Make Him Beg You for More

Ladies, pleasing your boyfriend in bed shouldn't be that complicated. All those female magazines out there want you to believe that figuring out a guy is rocket science. It's not. You can make your boyfriend go absolutely insane in bed by doing for simple things. I'll tell you what they are. 1. Be totally wild and naughty. Men want you to be their "personal" Porn Star in bed, and a lady on the streets. Fulfill all his naughty fantasies in bed and he'll go nuts. If you can be

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By Jack Hutson
5 Ways to Make a Guy Really Want You Like Never Before

Do you want to learn how get a guy literally addicted to you? No problem. You can do it, all you need is the right information. I've been with more women than I can remember, and I'm not telling you this to brag. I don't care if you believe me or not, I just want to help you become more attractive to your guy. Take the following tips with an open mind and you'll easily get any guy to want you like never before. 1. Do what other women will not. rnIt's not that hard to get a gu

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By Jack Hutson
How to Get Your Boyfriend to Orgasm by Talking Dirty to Him Through The Phone

The first thing is that you have to know your boyfriend a bit better. Find out what his fantasies are, what he likes and what turns him on. You can do that by asking him questions once you get on the phone. You should initiate things, so he knows he has a green light to back dirty to you. "Are you home alone?" is a good first question. He'll get the signal. Tell him that you miss him, and you wish you were next to him right now, because you got aroused just from hearing his v

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By Jeffrey Wallace
Start Letting Go of Your Inhibitions Today and Change Yourself

It is an unfortunate fact that in numerous cases in life, the only thing holding people back is themselves. The most successful people in the world are those that exude confidence. By presenting yourself in a professional, assured manner, you are far more likely to gain the respect of your peers, leading to better career opportunities, better social lives, and more. So why should anyone hold themselves back with personal insecurities and inhibitions? Even the shyest person ca

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By Mark Hamilton
Does She Want to Sleep With You? Her 5 Hidden Signals She Wants to Have Sex.

Aggressive women can have that certain effect with us men - they can turn our calm nerves into one raging, never-ending war of nerves that will keep us going all night long. So here comes the big question: does she want to sleep with you? Is she hiding codes that will make us realize that she finally wants to have sex? Reading a woman's body language is an art but sure is a big tricky to decode. How do we crack it? Here are the secrets to finally have her to bed with you toni

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Definition: Intimacy

The meaning of intimacy varies from relationship to relationship, and within a given relationship. Intimacy has more to do with rituals of connection. It is possible to compete over intimacy but that is likely to be self-defeating. Intimacy requires empathy - the ability to stand in another's shoes. n Intimacy is both the ability and the choice to be close, loving and vulnerable. Intimacy requires identity development. You have to know yourself and your inner self in order to

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By Julie-Anne Shapiro
Become Powerfully Vulnerable – The Key to True Connection & Intimacy

Let's talk about the prospect of being vulnerable. For years I thought it was a mortal sin to be vulnerable. I went around saying that people who were vulnerable were weak. The truth was that I was terrified of being vulnerable. And I had good reason to be. When I was a child it wasn't safe to be vulnerable.rn Many of us have had experiences in childhood and beyond that have made it feel unsafe and terrifying to be vulnerable in life. These experiences are valid and it would

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Six Tips To Strengthen Your Marriage Sexually

Sexual intimacy is as important for the health and vitality of the marriage relationship as is emotional closeness and spiritual connection. Sexual nourishment that feeds both husband and wife is the dessert of married life. Strengthening your marriage intimately--emotionally, spiritually and sexually--is one of the most important efforts in which you can put your time and energy. So-called desire discrepancies between husband and wife can be a thing of the past, as couples come to understand the intricacies of intimacy and mutual sexual fulfillment.

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The Twilight Obsession and Its Effect on Marriages

The Twilight Fervor The Twilight fervor seems to be heating up again with the release of the next movie in the Twilight saga. What isn't being talked about though is its potentially negative effects on relationships. After seeing this disturbing Twilight parody music video, and hearing about "Twilight Moms" and such on Oprah, it seemed necessary to comment on the Twilight phenomenon, and it's detrimental effects on marriages.

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"10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives" Excerpt

This empowering book provides 10 positive steps gay men can take to identify and overcome self-defeating behaviors and move toward a healthier and more rewarding life. These steps have proved invaluable to the hundreds of gay men Joe Kort has helped in his 16 years of individual, couples, and ...This empowering book provides 10 positive steps gay men can take to identify and overcome self-defeating behaviors and move toward a healthier and more rewarding life.

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Top Ten Mistakes Men Make With Women

Finding a mate is one of the most fundamental aspects of life, but it is also a problem many people struggle with. Here are the ten biggest mistakes men make with women. Mistake #1: Pursuing women. Most guys will try all kind of things to get women, such as subtly hanging around a cute girl, walking across the bar to talk to a hot girl, trying to be funny and interesting enough to keep a girl's attention, trying to get a girl's phone number, or simply wishing to be with the girl next to them.

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***How to Rekindle a Relationship

To rekindle a relationship when it has become stagnant is very important. Let’s face it. It takes a lot of time and emotional involvement to start a relationship. Do you remember how much quality time you dedicated to the relationship? How you used to dress up for each other and take time out of your even then busy schedule to talk, to go out on dates, and to make love.

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***Healing Early Trauma & Sexual Abuse with Tantra

When we create life in a Tantric space of merging – with connected, loving, expanded lovemaking - we can conceive a baby that feels loved even in the womb. Goddess, in her infinite wisdom, decided to join pleasure and creation together. When two people, joined in love, move and expand their sexual energy until all the cells of their body vibrate with a powerful mixture of sex and spirit, they can reach the highest level of ecstasy.

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***"What is a True Connection?"

One of the biggest problems in relationships is the lack of a true connection. What is a true connection? It is a desire to be with someone, because you want to share yourself with them and you want them to share themselves with you, too. A true connection is what intimacy is all about. The experience of sharing is so gratifying that you look forward to being with each other.

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By Clay Andrews
What to Do When He Pulls Away Emotionally

Ever had that daunting experience of losing your partner because you feel even a smidge of distance growing between you two? If so, you’re not alone. Countless women experience this everyday in their relationships, especially when they think the relationship is going so well. Are men just interested in sex? Are men just in it for the chase and once the thrill of the chase is long gone the relationship goes stagnant? Why do men pull away in the first place? Here’s the thin

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"Are You Afraid to Open Up?"

If you are committed to finding true love or keeping your love relationship alive and well, you will need to overcome your fear of opening up so you can create true intimacy. Why is opening up so important? Relationships are based on the commonalities you have with your partner and your acceptance of any differences.

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My Husband Doesn't Listen to a Word I Say

My Husband Doesn’t Listen to A Word I Say!! By Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW Sherry K. writes: “No matter what I do, I just can’t get through to my husband. He’s in his own world and completely tunes me out. I don’t have any trouble getting along with anyone else, but somehow Ted always blows things out of proportion, taking issue with everything I say. Lately, he’s been so moody and critical. I can always tell when there’s going to be an argument because he comes home scowling

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By Max Carlson
How To Stop Premature Ejaculation Naturally By Mastering Your Essential Muscles!

Is premature ejaculation still haunting you? You have been searching for the answer on how to stop premature ejaculation naturally? Have you found the answer?rn rnIf you want to end premature ejaculation naturally, then you must learn the way to control your pubococcygeus muscles (PC muscles)rn rnWeak PC muscles contribute to fast erection and early ejaculation. By controlling your PC muscles, you could prolong the time lag between the last ejaculation and the next erection.

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Misandry: The Hatred Of Men As A Sex

I’m sorry mama! I never meant to hurt you! I never meant to make you cry but tonight I’m cleaning out my closet. n—lyrics to Eminem’s “Cleaning Out My Closet (I’m Sorry, Mama)” Eminem went where no son has publicly gone before—or is allowed to go—in attacking his mother. In this society, it is ...

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Straight Guise

The term MSM (men who have sex with men)derives from the growing body of literature showing evidence that not all men who have sex with men - even obligatory homosexual sex - are gay. It's struck such a chord that even Oprah addressed the trend when she interviewed J.L. King who originally ...

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By Neill Neill
True Intimacy

Time and time again, people tell me they are not experiencing real intimacy in their relationships. Sex? Yes. True intimacy? No. They long for a soul connection, a deep, tender love, a satisfying and fulfilling sexual love. They long for a deeper level of communication, not just the chatter of everyday life.nnSeeking CommunionnnHuman beings are hardwired to seek a deep love connection with another human being. I call this deep level of connection we all seek “communion.”

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By Kerry Riley
A Healthy Attitude Towards Sex

Having a healthy attitude towards lovemaking makes all the difference to the experience. You can be in exactly the same lovemaking position as someone else but ultimately it’s the mind that creates the experience. If the mind is saying: ‘I wish this would finish’, you may have some sort of resistance to pleasure from past conditioning or experience. If the past was all positive then how could the most sensitive part of the body, with the most nerve endings, not be givin

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Emotional Intimacy

The Four C’s of Emotional Intimacy Emotional intimacy is a deep bond between a husband and wife that is occasionally defined as a soulmate connection. Along with spiritual, intellectual, and sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy is one of the building blocks upon which great marriages are ...

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Sex Is Easy-Lovemaking Takes Effort

The mechanics of “having sex” are fairly simple, but really “making love” and developing a good intimate relationship takes some time and effort. Movies, pornography and other media tell us that sex is–or should be–easy, which is a set up for problems in a real relationship. For those who have ingested pornography, it’s difficult to have a healthy and accurate perspective of sexuality, and to separate fantasy from reality. Pornography–The Sex Mis-educator

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***Intimacy is Scary – Are YOU Ready?

Most of us believe that we want to have a loving and intimate relationship with a significant other. But we may not realize what that actually means. We may not be ready to deal with and reveal our own inner demons, those parts of our self that cause us to feel hurt, insecure, ashamed and embarrassed. We may not be willing to accept those insecurities and unpleasant personality traits and actions in our so-called intimate partner. We may prefer to live in the illusion that th

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By Sarah Ruiz, MBA
A Couples’ Symbiotic Relationship

I recently read a powerful book that had a tremendous impact on the way I view how couples relate to each other. “The Five Love Languages”, by Dr. Gary Chapman, carefully illustrates how we express and receive love based on how we ourselves process it. There are five clear languages that couples can identify how they need love expressed to them and, conversely, if they are receiving love in ways that do not match their particular language type then the relationship will m

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By Jack Hutson
3 Ways to Be More Exciting to Your Boyfriend

There is always a way you can be more exciting to your boyfriend. Even if you have been together for a long time, there is no reason he shouldn't still be attracted to you - even more than he was the first day you met. Usually, people lose interest in each other after some time, since they get used to being together all the time. Don't let that happen to you. Use the 5 real life tips I'll give you so that you can stay exciting for your boyfriend for a lifetime. I won't lie to

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How Phone Sex Makes You a Better Lover

Are You Ready To Learn How To Use Phone Sex The Right Way? Phone sex is an art form that everyone should include in their amorous repertoire. It will help to keep things interesting in or outside the bedroom with your partner. It teaches you to express yourself more freely and open as a lover. And as a result, this will allow you to learn new ways to please each other's desires. There are a lot of people who currently use this method either with their partners or a professio

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***TRANSPARENCY IN MARRIAGE

One thing that is lacking in many marriages that makes it difficult for many is transparency. Many people in marriage are simply not open to each other, this gives to lots of crisis and conflict in the family, if your home must be joyful, peaceful and blissful you and your partner must be open to each other, not giving room for doubt, distrust and suspicion. You must live a life of total openness without, " dark rooms" " skeleton" in your cupboard, nothing to hide everything is on the table.

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By Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
Living With Loneliness

Loneliness is feeling empty inside. It is a feeling of separateness and isolation. It is a feeling of being out of touch with other human beings. People experience loneliness when they do not have someone to depend on, a close family, a group of friends, or relationships with people at work or school. A person can be lonely even when surrounded by other people. We can feel lonely when there is a lack of intimacy in our relationships. nnLoneliness occurs at all stages of our l

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***Learn to Love Yourself and Eliminate Anxiety

When you feel anxious, you may not have a way to calm down, and you may be terrified that your anxiety will also trigger a panic attack. An overactive nervous system is causing your anxiety and panic attacks if you are experiencing them when you are truly safe. The reason you feel anxiety in safe situations, is because something you are seeing, hearing, smelling, or feeling in that moment reminds you of a past abuse, loss or trauma.

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Book Review: Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Intimacy . Intimacy includes both physical intimacy and emotional intimacy, both relating the feelings of closeness, safety, trust and transparency among partners in a collaborative relationship. Richard Nicastro is the Official Guide to Intimacy . Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships , by David Schnarch, is a valuable resource for people interested in Intimacy and it is a

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13 Ways To Correct Your Wife Without Hurting Her

Most Men do hurt their Wives in the name of correcting them. They speak harshly; they are so rash in their approach and can be very brutal. Lots of women are living their lives in bitte ess and anger due to the careless ways their husbands have been talking to them over time. Here you will be able to know the right ways to talk to your wife without hurting her: 1) LOWER YOUR VOICE: Don’t shout at her, she is not your housemaid, she is not a Child. You can correct, yes, but why shouting?r

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Sex-Starved Gay Male Couples: The Untold Secret

Gay male couples feel a lot of pressure to remain sexually fresh, new, and exciting. That’s the popular stereotype. “All gay men love sex and have it a lot” trumpets the popular press. “If I were gay,” straight men joke, “I would be having sex all the time with my partner! Guys always want it!” ...

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Definition of Animal Magnetism

Animal magnetism refers to a person's sexual attractiveness or authentic charisma. Simply put, the better a person feels about himself, the better people feel around him, which creates a magnetic presence. The controversy with science is about whether this is due to body language, voice tone and language or whether there is an level of communication that goes beyond body language through a magnetic fluid. Science tends to view humans as isolated systems, to which the empirical law of conservation of energy applies.

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By Max Carlson
Secrets To LASTING LONGER In Bed For Men!

It is not surprising where men constantly look for ways to lasting longer in bed! For men, what can be more important than satisfying their women in bed without fail each and every time they have sex. rnIf you ever dreamed of being able to satisfy your women on their sexual needs and master the art of lasting longer in bed for men, here are the secrets. First, have a strong mind Have you heard of the saying, "you are what you think"? If you think you are a sissy, you are! If

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Teal Flame Meditation

The violet flame is a meditation that allows healing by transmuting energies. It is well-known by people practicing Yoga and Alchemy and has been made famous by Saint Germain. Here's an in-depth explanation of what the violet flame meditation is and how to make it more effective.

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By Mark Hamilton
What Tempts Women to Men - 5 Things She Can't Be Able to Resist

Believe it or not, there are actually certain things that make a woman uncontrollably attracted to a man. And to tell you frankly, it's more than just the good looks and money. That's right. It's much much more than that. You don't have to go lengths, break a leg or pop a vein to seduce her actually --- it all starts with yourself. As long as you're confident and believe that you can actually be one hot babe magnet, then you will be! Positive thoughts create positive aura ---

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Homosexuality And Pedophilia: The False link

Q: I've heard therapists say that a male adult who sexually abuses a boy isn't necessarily ‘homosexual.' This seems confusing: If he isn't homosexual, then why would he sexually molest boys, instead of girls? A: This is a very good question, and there are several ways to respond to it. First, ...

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Jealousy and Possession in Relationships

A comment from a woman: "I'm all for having sex, no question about that. But I'm also about it happening for reasons that don't include 'not caring' or 'giving value' to someone else. Most of your information is a lot classier & better put together than this." It brings up the question. How to you conciliate the Buddhist philosophy of detachment with the philosophy of living from the heart? What do both these philosophies mean anyway?

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