Polyamory might be the last taboo. While gay marriage was legalized in 2015, marriage involving more than two people remains illegal in all 50 states. Today, no state legally recognizes polyamorous relationships. However, that could change. This month, the city of Somerville, Massachusetts passed an ordinance officially recognizing relationships involving more than two people as …
It’s rare that I am able to enjoy an uplifting and inspiring conversation about my past experiences as a high-end escort and my current profession as a relationship coach. Too often, people’s fears and stereotypes result in my having to dispel myths and work my way past assumptions and culturally ingrained shame. But my recent …
There have to be some silver linings to this pandemic. Don’t there? One possible silver lining is that many couples are becoming aware of the irritations and disconnects in their relationships. Why is this a good thing? First, it helps us see what our bodies knew all along. You see, just because we may choose …
Do you have the same dreams you had at the beginning of this year? Or have some of your aspirations fizzled in the face of so much unpredictability and turmoil? For some of us, myself included, it has become more difficult to envision the future, let alone a positive one. And even if we still …
Pleasure is our birthright. Yet the beliefs and attitudes communicated to us by our family, friends and other influential people, can present us with many obstacles to sensuality. Shame is a huge obstacle to pleasure. Many of us have been shamed about our bodies in one way or another. That shaming can target many aspects …
Need help getting your sex life back after having kids? Tune into this video from Brittany Jones’ online event: From Fizzle to Sizzle, where I share surprising tips for anyone who wants to reclaim their sex life. For instance, did you know that healthy boundaries amplify sexual pleasure? Unwanted touch traumatizes your tissues and that …
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