If I had to sum up the challenges of sexuality in marriage, it would be a borrowed quote from Dr. Jack Morin, author of “The Erotic Mind”. He defines eroticism as “the interplay of sexual arousal with the challenges of living and loving.” What are challenges of living that can get in the way of sexual …
Continue ReadingThe rise of arousal.
And the media buzz term of the week is…….female arousal. With the news about clinical trials in the advancement of Lybrido, a new drug being tested that purports to increase sexual arousal in women, the discussion around women’s sexuality has shifted from a whisper to a shout. The idea that a female arousal drug may …
Continue ReadingDesire and arousal — they are different!
We tend to mix up the two. Women say things like “I don’t want to have sex.” And what they mean by that, often, is “it doesn’t feel good when I have sex. I don’t get turned on.” But, the desire to have sex can — and often is — divorced from the way our body …
Continue ReadingMore on “simmering” as the path to arousal.
Dr. Stephen Snyder writes again on sexual arousal and the role of “simmering” in getting us there! Simmering: A two minute technique for nourishing the erotic bond between partners. Useful for modern couples for whom the idea of leisure time is a quaint memory, but who’d like to stay in touch. A modern dilemma Recently …
Continue ReadingA primer on sexual arousal.
Arousal (a-ROUS- al): The normal change from a non-sexual to a sexual state of body and mind. The secrets of good sexual arousal are hidden in plain sight. They’re obvious, once you know what you’re looking for. But so many couples end up losing their bearings in this area, that a good general introduction to …
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