Relationship writer Marjie Killeen writes a regular column for MakeItBetter.net called “Sex in the Suburbs.” In it, she delves into the nitty-gritty of relationships and marriage. Now it’s our turn to get up close and personal with Marjie. You write about juicy stuff for us, sex and relationships and teenagers. What does your family think about […]
Talking about sex is an important part of a healthy intimate relationship, but having the conversation can feel difficult and awkward. There’s still a lot of shame and discomfort around sex. We aren’t used to talking about our sex life in honest, specific ways with anyone—including the person we’re sleeping with. Sometimes we don’t broach […]
Here’s a fun assignment for the holidays that’s just for you. Take time to discover what brings you pleasure and turns you on. You don’t have to start from scratch. You probably already have a few go-to sensuous pursuits—a luxurious bubble bath or time with a naughty novel—and you’ve figured out what checks the boxes […]
“Desire needs mystery,” says expert couples therapist and Mating in Captivity author Esther Perel. But for many couples, mystery has been in short supply during the pandemic. With the lockdown, work from home, travel bans, cancelled activities and social distancing, couples have never spent so much time together. It’s certainly true for my husband and […]
We understand the pandemic isn’t over, especially outside the U.S., but in circles like ours where almost everyone has been vaccinated and is beginning to socialize and travel, it sure feels like we’re on the other side. As we restart our normal lives, one area of slight concern might be our food and beverage habits as the two stories we’ve linked […]
A controversy is brewing across the pond about the value of maintenance sex—sex you don’t feel like having but do for the sake of your relationship. In a recent British OK! Magazine interview, celebrity model Caprice Bourret advised women to dispense with the excuses and just do it. “Take one for the team. It’s five […]
This summer’s hottest dress is loose, long and colorful, often embellished with puffy sleeves, smocked bodices, bright prints and ruffles. Whether you call it a hippie dress, prairie dress or nap dress the focus is on ease and comfort, a blessing for those of us who’ve packed on a few extra pounds during quarantine. Laura and I like […]
“Does she or doesn’t she?” was the Clairol advertising slogan that normalized women coloring their hair back in the 1950s and ’60s. There used to be a similar stigma around using injectable cosmetic products like Botox and Juvederm, but is anyone hiding these things anymore? Laura and I aren’t. Here’s what we’ve tried, why we […]
“Does she or doesn’t she?” was the Clairol advertising slogan that normalized women coloring their hair back in the 1950s and ’60s. There used to be a similar stigma around using injectable cosmetic products like Botox and Juvederm, but is anyone hiding these things anymore? Laura and I aren’t. Here’s what we’ve tried, why we […]
As the COVID-19 virus requires most Americans to hunker down at home, even the hottest relationships are under pressure. Being confined in close quarters means couples have to develop new ways to work, parent and love. Here’s advice from some business and relationship experts about how to set your household (and your love life) up […]
