Relationship Power

Top Aphrodisiac: Respect

Respecting your relationship partner and understanding his or her needs has been talked about by sexuality therapists for a long time.  Intimacy need not be centered on intercourse and ejaculation.

There are a variety ways to please your partner sexually -- and some of the very best, most unique ways can be discovered through direct conversation with your partner.  To find out what your partner finds most pleasurable, ask him/her.  That's right -- just ask! 

Without exception, the most meaningful intimate relationships begin with respect. Try it with your loving partner. Find out what a great turn-on respect can be!

Natural Aphrodisiacs - Do They Work?

Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, have done extensive review of dozens of studies investigating aphrodisiac powers. According to the results, reported in Live Science (livescience.com), substances with the most potential were Korean (red) ginseng and saffron.

Ginseng likely works in much the same way as does Viagra. Most probably, it relaxes muscles and improves blood flow to the genital region.

In addition, in animal studies, ginger, garlic, cloves, and nutmeg proved to be at least moderately effective. Aphrodisiacs are substances that increase sexual desire, or libido, and -- possibly -- enhance sexual pleasure.

Prior to trying exotic substances, a better option is to improve your health. A 2007 report in the American Journal of Medicine disclosed that erectile dysfunction is highly correlated with poor physical health and inactivity. Hence, healthy diet and exercise are advocated. The side effects of exercise and diet include better self-confidence, which just might be the best aphrodisiac around!

Sexuality Survey Findings

In a new study, lead researchers from Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion report intriguing new findings.  New data has been unveiled in what the researchers say is the largest, most comprehensive national survey of Americans' sexual behavior since 1994's "National Health and Social Life Survey".  These findings come more than 60 years after the Kinsey report, "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male". 

Filling 130 pages of a special issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, the study offers detailed findings on how often Americans have sex, with whom, and how they respond. In all, 5,865 people, ranging in age from 14 to 94, participated in the survey.  A number of researchers functioned as lead author for different facets of the survey.

The researchers said they were struck by the variety of ways in which the subjects engaged in sex — 41 different combinations of sexual acts were tallied.  These encompassed vaginal and anal intercourse, oral sex, and partnered masturbation.

Men are more likely to experience orgasm when vaginal intercourse is involved, while women are more likely to reach orgasm when they engage in variety of acts, including oral sex, said researcher Debra Herbenick, lead author of the section about women's sex lives.

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Get Your Relationship Back on Track!

 *  Do you feel as though your relationship has been stagnating? 

 *  Are you dissatisfied with some aspect of your partnership intimacy? 

 *  Would you like to put some sizzle into your interaction with your partner?

If you are ready to stop struggling to maintain the status quo -- ready to stop settling -- this post is for YOU!  Perhaps you want to renew your relationship passion, but don't know where to start ... ?

If this describes you, TODAY is the day to sit down with your partner and 'fess up!  Make time -- today -- to tell your partner your feelings.  Today is the time to talk with your partner about what each of you wants in your relationship.

Go ahead -- make a list! 

Writing down your relationship dreams and aspirations

Sleep ... Perchance to Dream Sexually

ScienceDaily (June 15, 2007) — In detailed research conducted at the Universite de Montreal investigation of the actual nature and content of sexual dreams was undertaken.  In a large sample of dream reports from both men and women, approximately eight percent of everyday dream reports from both genders contain some form of sexual-related activity.

In this  study, authored by Antonio Zadra, PhD, over 3,500 home dream reports were collected from men and women. Sexual intercourse was the most common type of sexual dream content, followed by sexual propositions, kissing, fantasies and masturbation.

The study found that both men and women reported experiencing an orgasm in about four percent of their sexual dreams. Orgasms were described as being experienced

Sexuality: The Power of Fantasy to Increase Sexual Desire

ScienceDaily -- Scientists of the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the University of Granada have released a new study.  Researcher Juan Carlos Sierra Freire studied how some psychological variables such as
    * positive attitude towards sexuality             
    * sexual fantasies           
    * anxiety
are related to sexual desire in human beings.   

The Study

Using the Sexual Desire Inventory, 608 subjects aged 13 to 43 were studied.  Researchers found that 32% of inhibited sexual desire in men was associated with a negative attitude toward sexuality, as well as some sexual fantasies. Eighteen percent of such inhibited sexual desire in women was due to increased anxiety and decreased sexual fantasizing. According to researchers, these figures show that psychological factors, which have a role in sexual response, depend on gender. 

The Power of Imagination

The results of this research reveal

Relationship Sexuality: New Video!

Here is our newest video -- This video contains practical techniques intended to help you build additional intimacy and closeness into your relationship. Sexual interaction and intimacy occur between you and your partner all throughout the day. It's not just something that happens in the bedroom, in bed at night. The ideas on this video are designed to give you "HINTS" to make your relationship more satisfying ... ALL the time!

What to Do ... When You Feel No Desire

Sexual desire is a magical, enjoyable and -- sometimes -- elusive experience.  If lately you have found yourself feeling as though your passion for sex -- or your partner -- is dimming, here are some VERY IMPORTANT things for you to begin to do ... at once!

First of all, get a thorough check up from your physician.  Make certain that you are not experiencing some other health problem that is masquerading as low sexual desire.  Discuss with your doctor any concerns you may have.

Once your physical doctor gives you a clean bill of health, turn your attention to the emotional you -- examine your emotions.  Have you been having emotional reactions and keeping them stuffed inside?  Doing so can be blunting your sexual desire.  It's time to

1. get clear with yourself about what you are feeling;
2. put thought into the best way to communicate your emotions; and
3. come clean and be honest with your partner.

Also, remember to pay careful attention to the mental you -- your thoughts.  Have you -- subtly -- been telling yourself negative messages where your sexuality is concerned?  Remember "self-fulfilling prophecy"?  Be aware:  If you have been feeding yourself negative ideas about your sexual satisfaction, these ideas can be manifesting in low sexual desire.  In order to move OUT of the experience of low sexual desire, it is vitally important that you CHANGE these ideas to affirmative, positive ideas that encourage you to enjoy strong sexual desire once again!

Intimacy Therapy: Get Your Nose into the Act!

Are you looking for a quick, simple way to spark up your Relationship Intimacy?  Look no further than your -- and your partner's -- sense of smell!

Smells work on the limbic system to release neurotransmitters.  The limbic system of the brain not only controls drives of hunger, thirst and sex, but it also influences more subtle responses of emotion, memory, creativity and intuition.  Within the limbic system resides the regulatory mechanism of your highly sensitive inner life, the core of your being. 

The olfactory nerves (nerves in the nose) are directly connected to your brain's limbic system.  Hence, even subtle aromas cause immediate