Archive for the 'Sex&Romance' Category

In Defense of Orgasms

Friday, October 30th, 2009

In Defense of Orgasms 10/30/09 I recently read Peace Between the Sheets by Marnia Robinson.  In this book, Robinson proposes that orgasms are bad for your health and your relationship.  In the grand scheme of things, I beg to disagree. I agree with some of what she has written.  The brain responds to orgasms the [...]

The Question of Monogamy

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Lately the question of monogamy has surfaced a number of times for me.  I’ve been contemplating whether I genuinely believe that long term (20 or more years) monogamy is a natural state for humans.  This is a pretty intense contemplation, as it runs counter to virtually everything we’ve ever been told in our society.

Ain’t Misbehaving? Try It, You Might Like It.

Friday, September 4th, 2009

The October edition of Psychology Today featured an article on misbehaving.  In it, the author states that “Misbehaving, or acting in ways we’d normally deem improper, can be good for our souls. It can boost our mood, leave us with a sense of liberation,

Ben Wa Balls Demystified

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

One of my recent blogs sparked a lively conversation on Facebook about ben wa balls.  For those of you who may only have a vague idea what they are, ben wa balls are small, marble-sized balls usually made of metal with a small weight inside them.  The pair I have, however, are made of jade.

Stop Taking Sex So Seriously!

Monday, August 24th, 2009

I spent last weekend in Montreal celebrating my birthday.  I love that city, with its European flair and its appreciation for blatant sexuality. Strip clubs peacefully co-exist next to retail stores like H&M on the main drag, St. Catherine Street, and nobody even thinks it’s ironic that the street’s named after a saint. Sex and [...]