Take the Sex Talk Challenge

Most of us jump through fantastic conversational and psychological hoops to avoid talking honestly about sex.  It seems strange that a subject that so fascinates us on the one hand can so repel us on the other.  But it’s hardly surprising given the lack of practice and support we get to talk about sex.  The problem is that the price we pay for avoiding the sex talk is either bad sex, or no sex at all.  Which I think you’ll agree, is too high a price.  

If you’re looking for an end of summer challenge, consider talking about sex with someone you love this week.  I can’t promise it will go well, but I bet it won’t be boring!  ~ Cory

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Take the Sex Talk Challenge Most of us jump through fantastic conversational and psychological hoops to avoid talking honestly about sex.  It seems strange that a subject that so fascinates us on the one hand can so repel us on the other.  But it’s hardly surprising given the lack of practice and support we get to talk about sex.  The problem is that the price we pay for avoiding the sex talk is either bad sex, or no sex at all.  Which I think you’ll agree, is too high a price.   If you’re looking for an end of summer challenge, consider talking about sex with someone you love this week.  I can’t promise it will go well, but I bet it won’t be boring!  ~ Cory Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Why is it so hard to talk about sex?   The only way to get better at talking about sex is to practice.  But it can also help to think about the reasons it’s so hard to talk about sex.  These won’t be the same for everyone but there are some common barriers we all face, and these can also lead to common solutions. READ NOW Talk about your sexual problems.   We all have sexual secrets (and not the kind that come with a handshake and accompanying educational video).  Whether it’s a habit of faking orgasms, a difficult experience we’ve never shared, or just a sexual desire that we are embarrassed to reveal but desperately want to anyway.  Talking about sex with a partner can be particularly difficult when you’re raising a sexual problem. But you aren’t the first person to do it, and there are some tips that may make it easier. READ NOW Talk Dirty to Me   It may seem strange that someone who thinks sex is healthy, natural, and beautiful, would also think it’s dirty.  But the fact is that the taboo, the forbidden, and the raunchy are some of what gives sex its spark, and speaking those unspeakable desires can be thrillingly transgressive.  Get some tips on taking the sex talk to the next level. READ NOW Talk to Your Doctor   For some of us this is the scariest conversation at all. But talking to your doctor about sex could save your life. READ NOW Featured Articles • Is Pornography Destroying Your Marriage? • 11 Rules for Supporting Your Aging Parents and In-Laws without Killing Your Marriage • 9 Reasons Your Spouse Fell Out Of Love With You • Learn Why Faith Cross and Lee Majors' Relationship Involves So Much Football • Why Learning "Communication Skills" May Not Help Your Relationship • Find Out How Pierce Brosnan Got Remarried to Keely Shaye Smith • What to Say to Homophobic Slurs Like "That's So Gay" • Can Pornography Undermine Your Marriage? Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.