Astroglide Ambassador Yvonne K. Fulbright Offers Tips for Couples to Survive the Holidays with Their Families and Each Other

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The holiday season is often fraught with inter-family stress, which in turn places couples in awkward positions. Dealing with this stress properly requires open communication and patience, which also happen to be two keys towards maintaining any long-term relationship.

To further help couples to manage the inevitable holidays arguments, Astroglide's Twitter followers offer some tips on things you should or shouldn't say to your partner:

• Don't say "It's your family, not mine." If you care about your partner, his or her family should be just as important to you. If they are just plain out there or tough to handle, suggest going to your family's house for Christmas.
• Don't say "here we go again!" when an argument begins, especially if you're mid-slice of the gorgeous holiday turkey or ham. Don't risk a holiday fiasco with an audience to boo or cheer you on.
• Don't cop out by saying you need "space." If you really have something specific to say, explain it in as considerate a way as possible. Besides, if you are away from home for the holidays, where would you go? Try to be as open and honest as you can.
• Do actively listen to your partner, giving them time to finish their thoughts before interrupting/contradicting.
• Never, ever say "It's not you, it's me!" Not only is it cliche, but if this is an out of the blue issue, your partner deserves a little more explanation.

"Despite the pressures of the holidays, it's important to remember the season should be a time of giving and joy," said Astroglide Relationship Ambassador, . Yvonne K. Fulbright. "Individuals that can properly navigate the holidays will encourage more fulfilling relationships with both their partner and their family." Yvonne Fulbright provides her keen insight with several tips to help couples and family members work together to reduce holidays stress:

• Avoid negative communication such as complaining, whining, or bullying which will only build resentment. Couples that are meeting their partner's family for the first time need to give each other open feedback in a supportive environment. Many people are irrationally protective of their families, so it's important to be careful when raising concerns or criticisms.
• Explain family dynamics to your partner before holiday gatherings. Giving them some context into your passive-aggressive cousin or co-dependent niece will help you both handle any get-together.
• Communicating positively means owning personal feelings, asking for details, and being comfortable opening up (whether it's a social concern or a sexual fantasy). Solid couples that are built for the long term are able to work together to confront and move on from any issues.
• Avoid saying phrases such as "they're your family", especially if you're in a long-term relationship.  Such language can wedge a gap between the two sides which can be hard to dislodge.
• Be flexible in planning and accept your partner's family and their possibly odd holiday traditions.
• Don't neglect your partner's needs! Find some time under the mistletoe or enjoy a quiet crackling fire to keep the spark going.

Exercise for Peak Sexual Performance: Yvonne Fulbright

Need extra motivation in sticking to that better body New Year’s resolution? Just consider all of the sexual benefits that come from regular, moderate exercise. In striving for 30 to 60 minutes per day of bike riding, roller blading, yoga, swimming, jogging… you can realise any of these libido boosters that make for better sex:

Improved blood flow
Both guys and gals experience better blood flow to the genitals since exercise enhances your arteries’ ability to dilate. This means more natural lubrication for her and bigger, firmer, more reliable erections for him.

More effective weight control
Sexercise helps you to burn more calories, enabling you to slim down while shaping up. Losing weight can have you feeling sexier and more attractive, acting as an aphrodisiac with the energy you’re putting out there. Warning: You could attract more potential partners! Better yet, you could be even more interested in sex!

Better heart health
Exercise contributes to cholesterol control, changing its mix to fewer low-density lipoproteins (LDL), aka bad cholesterol and more high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the good cholesterol. The result: fewer deposits in your pudendal arteries, which make for better blood flow during sexual arousal.

More testosterone
Regular, moderate exercise can increase libido in both men and women in boosting testosterone, the hormone that fuels your sex drive.

Enhanced sleep
What better way to have the energy for sex than to get some zzzz’s than a good snooze? Exercise is one of the best natural sleep promoters around, helping you to get the shut eye you need for much more stimulating waking hours.

Antidepressant impact
Exercise can be as beneficial as medication when it comes to countering mild to moderate depression. So take on this sex killer in capitalizing

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Fantasy - when you are timid about this titallation: Dr Yvonne Fulbright

Vampire sex, two women boxing, exhibitionism, engaging a job interviewer, bondage, being examined by a doctor, group sex, paying a prostitute, having sex with Madonna… You name it, some human has probably fantasized about it over the course of our existence on Earth, whether the person, place, thing, or activity is sexual or not.

The human mind has an uncanny ability to create all sorts of fantasy scenarios, inspired by real events, wild wonderings, or the desire to see, do or feel more. Invited or unwanted, phantasms can trigger a whole host of feelings, many of which can have people wondering, “Am I normal?”

The general consensus amongst sexologists and sex therapists is that there is nothing wrong with fantasizing, even if it involves the most lewd, disturbing, or unfathomable acts and scenarios. The only time fantasies should be considered alarming is if (1) a person is feeling tempted to act upon a fantasy that would cause another harm, including situations that do not involve mutual consent; and (2) the fantasy is causing the person distress.

Alleviating one’s distress may be as easy as normalising the fact that having sexual fantasies is a very common experience. Being educated about the benefits of sex can not only help people to get past their issues, but be empowering as well in knowing that fantasies can:
Help lovers to get more sexually excited and more easily at that.
Enable some to reach climax.
Make for safe sex during masturbation.
Inspire your bedroom action.
Have you feeling sexier, more attractive, and more powerful, loved, and desired.
The funny thing about sexual fantasies is that their titillation for some is a torture for others. While their taboo nature can be half of appeal for some people, the fact that they can feel or seem so wrong induces guilt and perversion concerns in others. Individuals in agony about their sexual fantasies often find comfort in talking to a certified sex therapist who can better help them to understand what their fantasies are about, where they are coming from, and how they can be enjoyed or laid to rest.

Whether you get off on the same scenario time and time again, or find yourself all over the place in your erotic thoughts and daydreams, fantasies can provide just the right escape from your day or act as an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack during sex. Tame or hardcore, fantasies can bring pleasures never known and help connect you to your erotic core. Nerve wracking or deliciously naughty, that’s certainly something worth exploring.

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How to Become a Sex Superstar

How To Become a Sex Superstar

Want to meet somebody special? Consider well where you live and the people you rub elbows with the most. Geography and time spent engaging another are two of the biggest factors impacting the people you’re not only likeliest to meet, but possibly find yourself smitten over too.

Your proximity - how physically close you are to someone else - increases the likelihood of you becoming attracted to and liking that person. This makes where you live, where you work, and basically any place you frequent, like your favorite coffee shop, prime territory in increasing the chances for attraction. Just be sure to say “hello” when you finally take notice!

Humans react more favourably to others the more they see one other, talk to each other, learn about each other, and notice interesting qualities about the other. Referred to by social scientists as the “mere-exposure effect”, the tendency to like a person more if we have been repeatedly exposed to him or her strengthens our attraction to somebody.

People tend to be more attracted to individuals they have contact with several times, like the guy you see in the elevator every morning, versus simply once in a while, like the gal you rarely see at your gym. They also attribute more positive traits to people they expect to interact with often.

Despite the rising popularity of dating websites, studies over the years have continually found evidence for the power of mere-exposure, with more than half of participants reporting having met their current dating partner, cohabitant, or spouse at work, school, church, a party or through friends.

One study found that people living in student housing were more likely to be attracted to their next door neighbor than to people living in apartments farther away from them. Add to this the fact that the likelihood of individuals marrying increases as the physical distance between them decreases, and you may want to pay more attention to whom exactly you’re running into on a regular basis.

Who sits next to you in class? Who rides the same train / bus at the same time with you to work every morning? Who do your friends bring along when your crew hangs out? Who are the swinging singles you work with? And if nobody comes to mind, where could you be going more often on a regular basis to invite more romantic opportunities? The love of your life may be closer than you think!


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Astroglide Offers Relationship Wellness Resolutions to Ring in the New Year

Astroglide Offers Relationship Wellness Resolutions to Ring in the New Year
Sexual Health and Wellness Expert Provides 12 Tips for Achieving Greater Intimacy in 2012



Each year as the festive season draws to a close, millions attempt a fresh start by making New Year’s resolutions. Individual resolutions vary, but perennial favourites include vows to lose weight or shed bad habits such as smoking. These are worthy goals. But why not put a healthier relationship at the top of your list with resolutions designed to improve your love life? Renowned sexologist Yvonne K. Fulbright, Astroglide Sexual Health and Wellness Ambassador, considered that proposition and created tips to help you ring in the New Year with a more connected, healthier relationship with the one you love.

Carpe diem! As responsible adults, we sometimes feel obligated to put others’ needs before our own, shutting down libidinal stirrings to attend to an extensive “to-do” list. Seize the moment when you’re feeling frisky! You and your lover will both be thankful for some extra action!

Communicate proactively. Unless your partner is a mind-reader, you must express your desires to get what you want from your relationship. Books like “Sultry Sex Talk to Seduce Any Lover” and “Difficult Conversations” can boost confidence.

Plan your strategy. The start of a new year is an ideal time to get out your calendar and plan at least two days per month to spend together as a couple – plus romantic getaways. Guarantee that your time together will happen by planning time off or arranging babysitters in advance.

Start and end each day with a kiss. Research shows that couples who routinely make loving gestures toward one another are happier overall. Start 2012 off right with a resolution to kiss each night before you go to bed and greet each other with a kiss the next morning

Make a list of fun things to do together. You never know when a window of “couple time” will open, and all too often, couples are too exhausted to think of where to go or what to do when opportunity strikes. Keep a running list of things you’d like to do together, so you’ll be prepared.

Treat yourselves to a regular massage. It may seem counterintuitive, but getting relaxed actually gets you more revved up and responsive to sex! Treat yourself and your partner to massages, either from a professional masseuse or by giving each other relaxing rub downs.

Do something novel this year. Fall in love all over again by engaging in a new activity as a couple. The possibilities are endless: tango lessons, cooking classes, hiking or kayaking. Such bonding activities can release dopamine, a natural chemical that can enhance your pleasure.

Address personal issues that affect your relationship. Sometimes negative experiences from the past can haunt relationships long into the future. If personal issues are dragging you or your lover down, seek counseling and address them for a stronger, healthier connection in 2012.

Improve your libido through good nutrition. A vow to improve eating habits tops many New Year’s resolution lists, but the stated goal is usually to lose weight or perk up physical health. Good nutrition can heighten your love life too, so identify libido-enhancing foods and eat for better sex.

Sexercise for health and fitness. Having vigorous sex three or more times per week practically guarantees weight loss and provides regular exercise that will have you and your lover feeling better, looking more toned and wanting more.

Feather your love nest. Introduce more sexual energy into your space by sprucing up your bedroom. A change in colors, fabrics and decorations with a focus on erotic, sensual accents can liven up your libido.

Read a book about sex. You can never have enough ideas in the bedroom, and these days, there are so many great reads to choose from to spice things up or learn a new trick or two. Shared reading about sex can add heat to the relationships of even the hottest couples.

Get a sensual start to 2012 by ringing in the New Year with relationship wellness resolutions that will keep you and your lover happy and satisfied until 2013 and beyond. If your plans for 2012 include greater intimacy with the one you love, Astroglide Brand Personal Lubricants can help enhance your experience.