When I look at relationships that I aspire to resemble in my own marriage, I look no further than our President and First Lady. To me, the Obamas are the epitome of a healthy, loving, marriage. As President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle conclude their last days in office, I want to thank them for being a wonderful example of marriage. Here are ten lessons I learned … [Read more...]
Intimacy
25 Actions That Tell Your Spouse You Want More Sex
Husbands and wives, has your bedroom activity fizzled? Perhaps you want more intimacy in your relationship but you just don't know how to ask for it. Or perhaps the words just never seem to come out right. You don't want to make your spouse uncomfortable, but you realize the lack of intimacy isn't healthy for your marriage. There are some other options that can quickly … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Better Your Love Life When Sex Gets Boring in Long-Term Relationships
Is your sex life getting a little stale? Just because you've been together forever doesn't mean your sex life has to be boring and predictable. Follow these five tips from Jet magazine to get your romance back to buzzing. I use to think that being in a long-term relationship would be boring. Being with the same person, experiencing the same circle of events along with … [Read more...]
My Husband Stopped Being Romantic, and I’m Over It. But He Still Wants Sex
I was recently sent an email from a BMWK reader. In it, she sought help. She was feeling neglected in her marriage. Her husband had stopped displaying affection and stopped giving her attention, but he still expected intimacy. She admitted that her desire to have sex with her husband had dwindled, but that was mostly because she felt she was no longer mentally engaged. She … [Read more...]
What They Left Out in Church; 4 Tips on How to Have Great Sex with Your Spouse
By Ketsia Gustave When I was growing up in church, teens and young adults would get sex talks that went something like this: Sex is only okay once you’re married. I would also hear things like: When you’re a virgin, you’re giving the greatest gift possible to your spouse—yourself. When you finally come to the moment where you give yourselves away to each other, it’ll be … [Read more...]
Husbands, Want More Sex? Don’t Forget These 6 Most Important Things
A few common concerns I’ve heard from some married couples are husbands need more sex and wives want better communication. With each of these being the areas affected most in relationships, it’s no wonder it’s a constant sore spot for both partners. Wives typically want their husbands to open up more frequently, and sometimes that isn’t always easy. Husbands typically want … [Read more...]
Wives, You Need More than a G-Rated Marriage; 5 Small, Sexy Tricks to Try
Wives, G-Rated is good in your marriage, but be sure to try out rated PG, PG13, R and X. Your marriage is between husband and wife and no one else. Do what makes you feel happy and excited. Let your husband experience the best of you in this area. The romantic sexual side of your marriage is so important but can be neglected due to stress and busy schedules. Whether married … [Read more...]
Not Getting Any From Your Wife? 5 Reasons Why (and What You Can Do)
We’ve all seen and laughed at sitcoms with the same old storyline. The husband messes up, the wife gets annoyed, and her revenge involves a promise to deny him what he seems to want most: sex. It’s hilarious when we see it on television, but what happens when that sitcom becomes your life? It’s not so funny anymore. Using intimacy as a way to express anger or frustration … [Read more...]
The One Essential Thing You Should Do Every Single Month in Your Marriage Starting Now!
By Nichole Bailey Speaking to various couples throughout the year, I started noticing a trend—a lot of you were frustrated. Partners were ready to throw in the white flags. They were prepared to call it quits in their relationships. This prompted two questions in my mind: "Are you dating your significant other? "Does your intimacy with one another extend outside of your … [Read more...]
Is The Lovemaking in Your Marriage Reserved for Special Occasions Only?
It is my hope not to offend when I ask this question, but does the intimacy in your marriage only take place on birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas? If you’re withholding the goodies and saving it for the next holiday, it may not work for your marriage long term. Here are a few reasons why: The sex becomes predictable and, well, that just isn’t exciting. … [Read more...]
Your Sex Life is Filled with Cobwebs and It’s Killing Your Husband
Yes, a healthy marriage should not be contingent upon sex. But let’s face it; it’s a major factor. Multiple studies and polls suggest sex plays a role in keeping a marriage together or breaking it up. So whenever couples have conflicting libidos (meaning one person wants to have sex more than the other), it can put a strain on couples and lead to a tense marital … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Sex. Can’t We? Here Are Five Things To Bring Up First
By Ryan Parks One thing that has been on my heart is the communication between husbands and wives in the area of sexual intimacy and romance. Yes, I said it. Over the years, I've attended a few premarital seminars/classes and marriage events. And I've always heard tips like, "keep in good communication with your spouse," "never go to bed angry at one another," "keep God … [Read more...]
3 of the Biggest Reasons Why Your Wife Isn’t Interested in Having Sex With You
We’ve heard it time and time again: A sexless marriage is not a healthy marriage. Of course, marriage is about friendship, compromise, a spiritual connection and a shared vision, but let’s keep it real—a healthy marriage is also about a good sex life. Once you eliminate sex from the equation, you’re dealing with a roommate, not a spouse. So how does a sexless marriage … [Read more...]
How Often Do Happy Couples Have Sex? 5 Reasons You May Not Hit The Number!
Man, listen. I didn’t get married to only have sex once a week!!! I’m sure most men would agree that only getting sex once a week sounds asinine, that is until real life, real responsibilities, real stress and real tiredness seem to creep into our bedrooms when in long-term relationships. So the age-old question comes up: “how often should a couple have sex?” Well, CNN did a … [Read more...]
Find Your Bedroom Confidence and Unleash Your Inner Sex Kitten with These 6 Steps
Whether you're on the dating scene or married, this writer gives you six tips to find your swag between the sheets... I have the utmost respect for the men and women who commit to celibacy before matrimony, but I have no intentions of saving myself for marriage. Quickly approaching my prime, I am less than seven months away from the most sexually gratifying … [Read more...]