Modern myth says that sex dies off after getting married, but research has shown that is not necessarily the case. Esther Perel says that balancing familial love and romantic desire is a dilemma we must continually manage, but it is absolutely possible! In the July issue of Psychology Today Virginia Rutter reviews the current research on sex, gender, and home life. This article is a great conversation starter on the balance of companionship and desire in modern marriages. Check it out on PsychologyToday.com: Love and Lust
I would love to hear how your experience is similar or different to the research. Connect with me on Facebook or Twitter to share your story.
If you want to boost the lust in your long-term relationship, check out Transforming Desire, a teleseminar I recently did with two amazing experts, Melissa Fritchle and Nancy Hyatt, LICSW. We talked about how sex can lead us to a greater transcendence – not just as an intellectual process, and not just in our genitals. Sex with another person increases and challenges four types (or windows) of trust. We also covered several different forms of orgasmic experiences – and how to choose as sexual partner that is right for you or ways to transform your current relationship into a more erotic and alive partnership.
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