Relationships (Page 3)

romantic expectations

The “happy-ever-after” in a long lasting relationship seems to be elusive. This could be the result of pre-built romantic expectations … I read regularly on Women for Women (Malta) comments like “Where are all the good men?” “Is it possible for a 30+ year old to find a relationship which is not just for sex?” “I am going through a rough patch and it seems I can’t take a leap of faith in relationships” “My love life was never a good one due to the deep, profound psychological trauma that I had after an abusive relationship” “How can I ever trust again?” In my lineRead More…

A mindful sex app has been created using techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy promoting pleasure, confidence and health for women. For centuries, research has seen a huge male bias, creating a gap in knowledge about women’s health. Research now shows that a half of the men and women surveyed in Britain had a serious lack in identifying and understanding the function of a vagina. This is compounded by poor perceptions around female pleasure that are derived from porn. This is why two young entrepreneurs set out to change the narrative around women’s sexual wellbeing. Quinlan, 29, and Hushlak, 31, have launched a mindful sexRead More…

“As young girls, we have been taught to associate sexiness with external factors but confidence in women is the sexiest thing a woman can wear…” I have recently followed a very interesting thread on Women for Women’s Facebook page about how we, as women can be sexier. There were range of comments from “I’m a goofball”, “trying to be sexy makes me cringe” to “be happy in your own skin”, ‘ we all have our own brand of sexy”. As young girls, we have been taught to associate sexiness with external factors – the way our body looks, the clothes we wear, the make-up weRead More…

The reality is that after a long day at work most of us do not feel like having sex. We’d rather lounge on the sofa with a nice glass of wine or a cup of tea and catch upon the latest Netflix series. However, studies indicate that a healthier sex life can help us feel relaxed, sleep better and improve our connection with our partner. So why aren’t we having more of it? A woman’s sexual response is extremely complex. It does not simply involve a physical reaction but is usually effected by relationship satisfaction, cultural and religious beliefs, body image, age, stress levels andRead More…