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• How To Keep Love Alive After Baby

  BEFORE YOU AND YOUR WIFE had kids, the sex was pretty good--and reasonably frequent. But now that there’s a child (or children) in the picture, you just can’t seem to get any physical attention. To really change things up for the better, you have to change your behavior. Marty Babits, author of The Power of the Middle Ground: A Couples Guide to Renewing Your Relationship, shares seven secrets for more sex after baby.

  
  

• 6 Sex Mistakes Men Make

  DON'T ASSUME YOU know what she wants. That's just one common mistake men make in the sack. When it comes to sex, there's lots of room for error. However, bedroom blunders can be easily avoided if you follow a few simple rules. Don't avoid the clitoris or the rest of the female anatomy. Touch is key. Wet doesn't always equal turned on. And silence isn't always golden.

  
  

• Guys Guide to Getting Married

  JUST BECAUSE WE can't cure the common cold doesn't mean we can't cure the common bridezilla. The antidote is a savvy groom who preemptively addresses the elements of wedding planning that most frequently cause fights, diminish the groom's role, demonize the bride, divide families and extinguish the romance of it all. Michael Essany, author of Groomology, outlines 12 critical steps every groom should follow when planning a modern wedding.

  
  

• How to Go on an Exercise Date

  WORKING OUT TOGETHER strengthens your emotional relationship with your partner and boosts your physical attraction to each other. Meeting at the gym or taking a walk together provides new opportunities for bonding. Plus, it promotes a healthier lifestyle overall. If you’re looking for an active, unconventional date, try hiking, playing tennis, canoeing or rowing.

  
  

• How to Handle Her Raise

  WHEN WIVES AND girlfriends suddenly become the primary breadwinners, it can cause irrational anxiety. Though your significant others raise might translate into a fancier lifestyle, debt control, or savings for your future, your emotional hang-ups could do serious damage to your relationship. Don't pester her when she splurges on on clothing, furniture and gadgets. However, be sure stick to your budget. Getting caught up in a lifestyle you can’t afford -- spending along with her--can lead to disaster. Also consider splitting your regular bills down the middle, but keep your spending money separate.

  
  

• 6 Ways to Reach Compromises on In-Law Issues

  MANY MARRIED COUPLES ARGUE about their in-laws. The best way to overcome any challenge in marriage is to unite as a couple and to communicate. Express your feelings and needs in a tactful, respectful way. Don't be condescending, accusatory, or controlling. It’s no time to criticize or gossip about your spouse’s parents. Try to see things from your spouse’s perspective. Think outside the box. Just because your wife wants to visit her folks twice a month doesn’t mean you have to go with her every time. You could also divide your visit between in-laws and friends nearby. Try bartering-- maybe you could agree to cheerfully visit your in-laws twice this month if your wife agrees to go with you to the new sports bar next month.

  
  

• 8 Things No One Tells You About Marriage

  LET'S FACE IT, marriage isn't for the faint of heart. At times, you will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, Is this it? Forever? Going to bed mad will happen. In fact, you will sometimes wake up even madder. Plus, you will go without sex — sometimes for a long time. And that's all okay because a great marriage doesn't mean no conflict; it simply means a couple keeps trying to get it right. Remember, getting your way is usually not as important as finding a way to work together.

  
  

• Is Your Wife Feeling Neglected?

  ARE YOU THE KIND of guy who focuses so much on work that you neglect your wife or girlfriend? Many men fall into this trap, and no wonder. At work you get immediate feedback and see tangible results for your efforts--not to mention a salary. At home, not so much. Jonathan Robinson, author of Communication Miracles for Couples, suggests rating career and relationship efforts on a scale of 1 to 10. If you rate your career a nine and your love life a two, you're headed for a fall. Read on for intimacy-building rituals that can help save your relationship.

  
  

• Invest in Your Sex Life

  ARE MONEY PROBLEMS threatening your marriage? Take a break from your personal finances and invest in your sex life. Escape your everyday stresses by planning a romantic getaway. Can't afford to turn your weekends into a mini vacation, try small romantic gestures, such as candlelit dinners and sensual massages. Visit a sex store and browse the merchandise together-- you can find fun and cheap items l for under $10. Separating your feelings about money and about each other will keep your marriage out of money conflicts. If arguments over money are seriously threatening your marriage, invest your time into money counseling instead of the stock market.

  
  

• How to Keep Romance Awake While the Kids are Asleep

  COUPLES GROW APART when they put romance on the backburner. To regain intimacy—without a babysitter—pick one night of the week for a "rendezvous" and make it sacred. Make a calendar of events. Plan for a late-night dinner in bed one night and a bubble bath on another. Take turns planning something romantic. Too exhausted for sex-- go to bed and set the alarm for midnight. Once that alarm goes off, give yourself an hour to get romantic.

  
  

• Top 10 Things Wives Want From Their Husbands

  WHAT DO WOMEN want from a marriage? Communication, affection, understanding, kindness, and a willingness to make time for her and your children. Tell her daily that she is loved with an unexpected hug. Hold hands when you walk together. And keep conversations interesting-- don't let them dwindle to nothing but talk about your kids, your jobs, and the weather. Remember to say 'thank you' and take your eyes off the TV screen when she's telling you about her day. Be sure to share household and child rearing responsibilities -- give her a day off several times a month. Plus, surprise your wife with a night at the movies, a phone call to say I love you, a romantic dinner for two at home, or even breakfast in bed.

  
  

• 10 Secrets to Overcome Sex Obstacles

  EVERYONE WANTS more sex. So why isn’t it happening more often? Time demands, job stress, low energy levels, and a houseful of kids all play a part. Overcome sex obstacles by getting rid of the television set in the bedroom and invest in some adult toys. Plus, have someone watch the kids-- the couple next door may be willing to swap. Can't find a babysitter. Consider a lunchtime rendezvous. Nearly 40% of women would be willing to get busy at noon. Also try changing up your nightlife. It can be as simple as skipping dinner to play miniature golf-- anything that makes the start of your evening less predictable can also change up the ending!

  
  

• Five Tricks to Stop Fighting with Your Wife

  EVER HAD A NASTY, screaming argument with your wife or girlfriend? Of course you have, and you know you don’t want to go there again. Ever. But you will go there again (and again) unless you drop your caveman ways. OK, so maybe you’re not a caveman, but there are five strategies courtesy of Jonathan Robinson, psychotherapist and best-selling author of Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Ways to Create More Love and Less Conflict. Put an end, once and for all, to the yelling and trading of insults.

  
  

• How to Save Your Marriage After Cheating

  SAVING YOUR MARRIAGE after you committed infidelity can be difficult. But it is possible. So says Douglas K. Snyder, PhD professor at Texas A&M University and co-author of Getting Past the Affair: A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On - Together or Apart. Here are some tips to help you and your wife move on.

  
  

• How a Bad Economy Can Be Good for Your Marriage

  TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES can be hard on your marriage. But if you do things right, you can play things to your advantage. So says Scott Haltzman, MD, a psychiatry professor at Brown University and the author of The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart Forever.

  
  

• Communication Issues: It’s Not Just A Guy Thing

  MOST PROBLEMS in male-female relationships stem from a lack of communication. Learn to speak without blame by listening generously--keep your partners feelings in mind. Speak in factual terms. “Honey, when you do X, I feel Y.” This leaves no room for arguments. Turn complaints into requests. And try to focus on the positive aspects of your relationship. Plus, ask yourself how you may be adding to the problem? If you're always giving in or your partner refuses to compromise, it may be time move on.

  
  

• Why Relationship Sex Is Boring

  WHY IS IT that great sex fades for couples who claim to love each other as much as ever? Often, the characteristics of a loving relationship--comfort, stability, and safety--extinguish sexual desire. To break up the routine create an element of distance. Play sports, get together with friends, or take up a hobby. Time apart will allow the desire to thrive. And your passion for life will heat up the bedroom.

  
  

• Nine Secrets for Stronger Erections

  AS MEN ENTER their 30s and 40s, their sexual performance changes, along with the quality of their erections. Even so, says Steven Lamm, M.D., there’s no reason that guys can’t continue to have strong erections—and the satisfying sex that goes with them—throughout middle age and beyond.

  
  

• Change How You Think about Sex

  Want a quick and easy way to feel better about the sex you're having? Stop buying in to "the fantasy model of all-night-long intercourse." Good sex lasts only three to 13 minutes, according to a new study by researchers from Penn State.

  
  

• Quick Fixes for Sexual 'Mismatches'

  She's slow to get aroused? Tell her that you can see she's ALREADY turned on. Tired of always making the first move? ASK her to take the lead--and tell her how exciting that would be for you. Be aware that any remarks she makes about her body or yours could be a subtle request for sex.

  
  

• Viagra Helps Turn On Depressed Women

  Prozac and similar antidepressant medications can impair sexual response in women who take them. That means less interest in sex and more difficulty in achieving orgasm. But a new study shows that Viagra can help counteract these effects, boosting women's interest in sex. Source: Los Angeles Times

  
  

• 6 Sex Mistakes Some Guys Make

  Don't assume you know what she wants--or what sex feels like for her. It just doesn't feel the same as it does for men. Don't assume that just because she's wet, she's aroused. And stop worrying about HOW she gets an orgasm. Anything goes--intercourse is only the most obvious option.

  
  

• How to Get What You Want from the Missus

  A happy wife will satisfy you sexually, watch her spending, show kindness to you and your extended family, raise your children well, and take care of you when you’re old. A wife who feels underappreciated will seek revenge. An SMD Exclusive

  
  

• Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know Your Partner?

  Relationship experts Drs. John & Julie Gottman offer insight into a satisfying marriage. One of the most important components is the quality of the friendship. Do you know your partner's inner world? What irritates her most these days? Fill in the dots on this quiz and see how you score. Source: The Gottman Institute

  
  

• User's Guide to Prostitution

  Everything you need to know about prostitution, including what makes it so special, why men like Elliot Spitzer risk it all for professional sex, how to become a prostitute, how blowjobs fuel the demand for prostitutes, and where it is legal. Source: The Huffington Post

  
  

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