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Slow Sex Movement Guru: On Romance and Sex
"I think that when you actually have raw intimacy, it isn’t sex, it isn’t romance, and it isn’t spirituality — it's just a pure connection."
This is the first in a four-part series of interviews I had with Nicole Daedone, who is emerging as the leader of the slow-sex movement and who founded the OneTaste urban retreat center in San Francisco. OneTaste invites men and women to learn about mindful sexuality by participating in workshops, yoga, and (for residents only) controversial "OMing" sessions in which men stroke women to orgasm during daily morning sessions.
Do Tell: What's the Strangest Place You Ever Met Someone?
Now that we've all dished about how our parents met, I've been trying to think of the craziest places I've met men I've dated. Then I realized, all of mine are pretty boring: the dorm, the gym, the office, weddings, bars . .
Do Tell: What Is the Last Thing a Man Did to Win You Over?
"Whatever happened to a boyfriend?
The kind of guy who tries to win you over
Whatever happened to a boyfriend?
The kind of guy who makes love 'cause he’s in it
I want a boyfriend, I want a boyfriend
I want all that stupid old shit,
Like letters and soda."
Where Do You Stand? Going to the Bathroom in Front of Your Significant Other
While I'm all for being completely yourself with your significant other, I also think some things should be off-limits in front of each other, and going to the bathroom is at the top of my list. Yes, it's natural and we all do it, but in order to keep the romance alive, I strongly believe in a closed bathroom door policy! Some couples I know, however, think it's no big deal, so tell me where you stand on going to the bathroom in front of your significant other.
Dear Poll: What Meal Is the Most Romantic?
When you go on a date that involves food, dinner is usually what first comes to mind, but breakfast and lunch dates can be just as fun and romantic. While they all have their ups and downs, I'd choose a dinner date any day of the week — there's just something sexy about sharing a dessert across the table and going out when the lights are dim. That's just my opinion, though, so tell me, which meal do you find the most romantic?
Would You Write Yourself Into a Romance Novel?
Think of it as the literary equivalent of making a sex tape: A company called UStarNovels lets you customize your own erotic stories with the names of you and your partner, the setting, and details of your choice. I know some of you count romance novels among your guilty pleasures, and they can certainly be entertaining. Plus, if reading erotic fiction is something you like to do with your partner, why not have it be about you?
Last Chance To Win a Weekend Away and a $500 Shopping Spree at Agent Provocateur!
You don't have to be lucky in love this February; you just have to be lucky — to win DearSugar's Luxurious Valentine's Day Giveaway, that is! To help you celebrate this intimate holiday, we're giving away the perfect getaway and romance package to get you in the mood for love.
One lucky reader will win the ultimate Valentine's Day package worth over $1,900, which includes a two-night weekend stay at any W Hotel in the US; a $500 shopping spree to my favorite lingerie store, Agent Provocateur (which is sure to help spice up your night!); and six months of a dozen roses and some amazing chocolates, courtesy of OrganicBouquet.com!
Tip No. 2: Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Coupled Up
Being in a relationship and sharing your love with someone is an amazing feeling, but keeping the romance alive isn't always easy; it takes work from both people. If you're feeling a little distant from your special someone these days, find each other again this Valentine's Day! Patty Brisben has some ideas on how to do just that, so be sure to read more
Tip No. 4 For Avoiding a Holiday Sex Slump
Patty Brisben is back to offer up another tip on how to avoid a sex slump this holiday! Check out her advice below:
Engage in a childlike or lighthearted activity — like building a snowman, going sledding, or even going to an indoor (or outdoor, climate providing) ice rink. It will take you back to playful, more carefree times where you weren’t as bogged down with the mortgage and the daily grind.
Relationship Protocol: How Do You Keep the Romance Alive When You're Not Getting It On?
Over the weekend I asked you all to tell me how important sex is in your relationship, and I was surprised to see that it's an infrequent act for many of you. Sure, once the honeymoon period subsides, it's normal for that initial lust to die down, but if you're not connecting physically, there must be other ways you stay in tune with one another. So ladies, tell me, how do you keep the fire, passion, and intimacy alive in your relationship when you're not getting it on?
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