From the moment I laid eyes on him, I knew I had to have him. I figured he had to have a girlfriend. But he asked me out, and I didn’t even think about my boyfriend back home, 700 miles away. The reasons I cheated were many. Distance, lack of sexual satisfaction, pre-existing lack of trust, excitement, a fear of
Read moreTime magazine recently published two articles discussing new studies regarding sexual satisfaction, marriage and infidelity. While Time played up the “groundbreaking” nature of the results, I was not surprised. Shortly after my wedding, I came to the conclusion that sex is probably the most important aspect of marriage. That revelation wasn’t the result of any sexual dysfunction in my relationship, but
Read moreDo you know why there are so many douchebags in the world? It’s because women keep sleeping with them. Seriously, if you give your dog a treat every time he takes a dump on the rug, expect to live in a very stinky house. Sleeping with someone you know is scum reinforces bad behavior in much the same way. There
Read moreIt’s never my intention to go out to a bar hoping to get laid. I never think, Tonight, I will be balls deep. I just know it! I try to let these things happen with no expectations. Sometimes, though, there are complications…. I was out with some friends one night. Buzzing after six or so happy hour drinks, I started
Read moreI had an interesting encounter with a married friend the other night. My husband, our two-year-old son and I went to dinner at “Jack,” “Jill” and “little Johnny’s” house. They’re friends of ours, and we were looking forward to catching up with them after not seeing them for several months. I should mention now that Jack and Jill have a
Read moreWhen it comes to sexuality, many people believe that humans are unique in the animal kingdom: we feel love, we’re psychologically complex, we form long-term monogamous bonds. Well, science calls shenanigans on our idealism. According to scientists, the similarities we find between animals and humans actually reveal some of our most basic instincts, and monogamy isn’t necessarily one of them.
Read moreDo the same adverse situations seem to occur over and over for you? If you notice undesirable patterns in your life, then you might have to consider that it’s not bad luck. It could be something you’re doing.
Read moreIs monogamy in human relationships natural? This author argues no. But, just because it’s unnatural doesn’t mean that it’s therefore unattainable or unrealistic. Monogamy is a choice that we make.
Read more