Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition in which an individual cannot manage their sexual behavior. Persistent sexual thoughts interfere with their ability to work, maintain relationships, and complete their daily activities. Some people refer to compulsive sexual behavior as sexual addiction. However, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) published guidelines advising that sex addiction and porn addiction are not …

Although the genitals are a key part of sex, its pleasurable sensations involve many parts of the body. Pleasurable sex heavily depends on the brain, which releases hormones that support sexual pleasure and interpret stimulation as pleasurable. One 2019 study suggests that the brain could be the most important sexual organ. The author found that orgasm is a heightened state of …

Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is involved in childbirth and breast-feeding. It is also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building. It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” because levels of oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm. It may also have benefits as a treatment for a number of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and intestinal problems. …

Benefits of love and sex Besides a heart full of love and a big smile, romance can bring some positive health benefits. Some scientific studies suggest that a loving relationship, physical touch and sex can bring health benefits. Sex is good for your heart Anything that exercises your heart is good for you, including sex. Sexual arousal sends the heart …

Relationships, love and sexuality are issues which humanity continues to struggle to fully understand. Without a new spiritual understanding of love and sexuality we will continue to suffer, relationships will fail and the true happiness love can bring will continue to be an unreachable dream. The Teaching shows that men and women are reflections of the divine principles which like …

Through the Challenges of Separation and Divorce With the statistics stacked against lasting relationships, many people these days find themselves either contemplating divorce, or in the midst of feeling the emotional transitional effects of separation from a marriage or common-law partner. Separation and divorce can create a variety of challenges and stresses for those involved, but one thing all share …

Statistics show that we have done a poor job of nurturing healthy relationships with our partners. According to John Gottman, the chance of a first marriage ending in divorce in the United States over a forty-year period is 67%. Divorce rates are slightly lower in Canada, but why are the numbers so high? Answer: We have learned ways of coping …