THE EXIT • 2nd June 2023

When it's Time to Break Up With Your Therapist

A good therapist is to be treasured like that one item of clothing in your closet that always makes you feel good, but unfortunately, finding the therapist who is a perfect fit for you can be a little bit of a process. Sometimes you might find yourself in a situation with your therapist where you begin to wonder whether the relationship is working as well as it should be.

19th April 2023

Platonic Friendship: 21 Signs & What The Boundaries Are | mindbodygreen

A platonic friendship is a meaningful relationship between two or more people without any sexual or romantic feelings or behavior involved. As couples' and sex therapist Kyle Zrenchik, Ph.D., ACS, LMFT, explains, platonic friendships have "the sole purpose of enjoying each other's company." The word platonic references the Greek philosopher Plato, who theorized at length about the different ways that people could love each other and seek truth.

17th March 2023

21 Anniversary Date Ideas, From Big Surprises To Fun & Cheap | mindbodygreen

Take a trip down memory lane and commit to a recreation of the very first time you went out with your boo. Same restaurant or bar, same clothes, same dinner/drinks orders, but this time you get to tell your partner all the things you thought about them on that first date that you maybe were too afraid to say in the moment. Seeing your partner in the same light you saw them in all those years ago can also help you to affirm your desire for them.

23rd February 2023

17 Ways To Tell Him You Like Him + Get A Positive Response | mindbodygreen

Sometimes, simple is best. You could just go for it. "Be completely upfront and tell him how you feel about him," recommends relationship coach Niki Davis-Fainbloom. Follow it up by explaining exactly what you like about him and what you want to do about it, she says. That is: Do you want to make out? Go on a date?

THE EXIT • 7th February 2023

How to Survive a Queer Friendship Breakup

For LGBTQ people, the friends we populate our lives with are often said to be our “chosen family,” a network of kin who fill the gap left by the messy or missing relationships we often have with our biological families. So, what happens when these friendships are lost or dissolved? How can queer people navigate the end of friendships that might have been extremely central to our lives and identities?

22nd January 2023

8 Real Online Dating Success Stories From People Over 40 | mindbodygreen

“He had sent a flirt to my profile on a dating site about two months earlier. I had no photo with the profile, so it was just what I had written that attracted him. Or, perhaps, he was one of those catfish that flirted with anyone and everyone, playing a numbers game for someone to respond. But there was his flirt, sitting there for months unbeknownst to me because I wasn’t logging in; I wasn’t even looking."

19th November 2022

Aesthetic Attraction: 6 Signs + Differences From Other Types | mindbodygreen

"Aesthetic attraction is being drawn to, or appreciating, the physical beauty of another person without necessarily desiring any physical, romantic, or sexual connection with that person," explains licensed clinical psychologist Corrie Goldberg, Ph.D. If you've ever seen someone and thought "Wow, they are so attractive!" while also not wanting to touch, date, or have sex with them, then you have likely experienced aesthetic attraction.

7th November 2022

Romantic Attraction & Romantic Orientation, Explained | mindbodygreen

“Romantic attraction is an emotional response of one person towards another, which can be described as a yearning to admire and join with them,” says therapist Christa McCrorie, LICSW-PIP. While romantic attraction is different for everyone, many people will experience feelings of wanting to protect and provide for another person, wanting to keep them cared for, enjoying their company, and wanting to take on a role of responsibility in maintaining that person's happiness, she notes.

15th October 2022

8 Best Dating Apps For Men: Full Guide For 2022 | mindbodygreen

Dating apps can be rough on anyone. There's only so many times you can text politely with someone you're not feeling the spark with about having two brothers, growing up in Milwaukee, or cats versus dogs.

21st September 2022

9 Best Dating Apps For Single Moms: Full Guide For 2022 | mindbodygreen

Getting back into the dating game as a single mom can be challenging. There are only so many hours in a day, and most of those are quickly swallowed up by familial obligations. That’s why dating apps can be helpful for single moms, as they allow you to get out there while you also take care of the day-to-day of your life. It’s much easier to set aside ten minutes a day for swiping than, say, two hours a week for a pottery class where you only might possibly meet someone suitable.

mindbodygreen • 17th September 2022

45 Cute & Interesting Things To Do As A Couple To Deepen Your Bond

Whether you've been together for two months or 20 years, coming up with date ideas and ways to nurture your connection can feel a little tricky. Let's be real: There are only so many times that dinner and a movie can hit the spot. "We are a species that loves variety when it comes to romance," couples' counselor Deborah Fox, LCSW, wrote previously for mbg.

1st September 2022

8 Best Dating Sites For Over 50s: Full Guide For 2022 | mindbodygreen

When it comes to finding real love, eharmony means business, and therefore it is very well-suited to older daters. This is not a place where you’ll find time-wasters or people looking for casual flings. Every member has to fill out extensive questionnaires about themselves and what they’re looking for, and then eharmony does the work of vetting who you’re most compatible with.

mindbodygreen • 19th August 2022

There Are 4 Types Of Cheating In Relationships: Are You Guilty Of Any Of These?

The thing about cheating is that there's no simple list of behaviors that can be flagged as definitely "cheating" or "not cheating." Ultimately it comes down to the people in the relationship to define for themselves (in collaboration with each other!) what acts are off limits within the bounds of their bond.

28th July 2022

The 9 Best G-Spot Vibrators For 2022, According To Sex Experts | mindbodygreen

G-spot stimulation can feel absolutely heavenly, and for some people, it's the only way for them to reliably reach orgasm. That's where G-spot vibrators can come in handy. As sex therapist Kyle Zrenchik, Ph.D., ACS, LMFT, tells mbg, any "tool, toy, or technique that helps someone achieve an orgasm is worth its weight in gold."

mindbodygreen • 27th July 2022

26 Virtual Date Ideas For Staying Romantic — No Matter The Distance

Being apart from your partner for long periods of time can be a major stressor on a relationship, explains sex and love coach Suzannah Weiss, but there are ways to make sure a long-distance relationship works. A common point of tension can be the craving for in-person physical intimacy, which just isn't possible with your partner.

mindbodygreen • 4th June 2022

The Science Of Kissing + 26 Tips To Be A Better Kisser, From Experts

“It’s so obvious, but many people are scared to ask their partner what they like because they think it will make them look foolish. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite!” says Carey. “Your partner may be sitting on a few things they want to tell you, but don’t know how to bring it up.” If it feels intimidating, you can think of it as a sexy and fun way to learn together, instead of something that indicates that something has been “wrong” up until now.

mindbodygreen • 18th May 2022

This Easy Sex Position Allows For Super-Deep Penetration (Read: Intense Orgasms)

Looking to switch it up from your classic missionary position? The butterfly position could be the one for you. It's actually a similar position that just looks more complex than it is, so don't be put off if sexual gymnastics aren't your thing. Here, we've collected everything you need to know to help you nail the butterfly.

The butterfly position is a sex position where the penetrating partner is standing up while the receiver lies on their back on an elevated surface like a bed or table.

mindbodygreen • 11th May 2022

11 Places To Find Extremely Hot Erotica Made Specifically For Women

Erotica can be understood in a couple of different ways. In some definitions, it's any art form that deals with sexually arousing themes in a sensual manner, whereas others think of it as specifically the nonvisual version of porn—i.e., written or narrative material specifically made to arouse and aid sex or masturbation. When it comes to women specifically, erotica has often been held up as being especially beloved.

mindbodygreen • 8th May 2022

Do You Have A Praise Kink? Read These Phrases & See How You Feel

Praise kinks seem to be all over social media lately. TikTok now features reams of videos tagged with #praisek1nk with millions of views apiece, with people longing to be called a good girl or good boy and not afraid to discuss it. Google Trends shows that from April 2021 onward, searches for the phrase have skyrocketed. Considering the year we've collectively had, it's maybe not surprising that people are looking for a little positive boost.

Giddy • 20th April 2022

A Guide to Bisexuality, Pansexuality and Polysexuality

There's freedom and flexibility in viewing sexuality as a spectrum, but with that can come a sense of overwhelm. It's arguable that as views of sexuality become more expansive, the number of identities that specifically explain someone's place on the spectrum also increase.

In such a vast understanding of attraction, exact labels can help tether and simplify complex feelings. This is the case for bisexual, pansexual and polysexual, all identity labels that people with non-monosexual identities