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7 Tips for achieving orgasm

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:37:00 -0700

The prized orgasm: Elusive and magical. Wanted but not achieved by all female horizontal hustlers. So close yet so far. So what makes this delightfully mysterious, intangible desire so hard to capture for some? The truth is closer than you think: It's you. You are what is in the way of shouting out 'O'MG in the passionate throes of sex. Achieving orgasm is simpler than you think, though. It comes down to two primary blocks: clitoral confusion and stress. Knock down these blocks, and you will be well on your way to climactic sexual experiences time and time again.

8 Signs you're being used for sex

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:43:00 -0800

You guys hang out, get intimate and then...he leaves. Is his post-sex disappearing act because he's channeling Criss Angel or is he just using you for sex? Read into these 8 signs to find out if he's just in it for the sex.

7 Stages of a breakup

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Breaking up is hard to do. Much like the passing away of a loved one, breakups have stages of grief. Here's an outline of the breakup process -- and how to get through it.

Dating again after a long-term relationship

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:42:00 -0700

Nervousness and apprehensions about dating again are perfectly normal if you've recently gone through a breakup. Your heart is probably just now feeling whole again. Why on earth would you want to throw it back into a sea of potential heartbreakers? Because if you still believe in love and you still want to be in a relationship, you have to. That said, prepare yourself by following this three-part process to cleanse your heart, mind and body -- and prepare you to jump back into the dating pool curiously, comfortably and confidently.

Breakup survival: Hopeless to hopeful in 10 days

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

There is only so much sulking and binge eating a girl can do post breakup before enough is enough! If you've peaked on self pity , follow this breakup recovery prescription. Just one dose a day will help you stop recycling pain and start focusing on building a happier you. After 10 days, you will feel remarkably healed and uplifted. Chances are, you will be thinking, "What breakup?!"

How to exorcise an ex

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

After a breakup, thoughts and memories of your ex can plague you, and those self-torturing voices in your head can make your poor, bruised heart feel even worse. So what’s a girl to do to rid herself of the ex factor once and for all? Start by properly acknowledging and accepting the breakup, then use these ideas to disentangle yourself from Mr. Wrong so that you can be fully free to explore all that is on your horizon.

9 Steps to setting goals with your partner

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Don't let the humdrum day-to-day routine drag your marriage into a slump. Refresh your relationship by revisiting your goals. Here's how to set goals with your partner in nine steps.

Cheat sheet: Romantic relationship maintenance

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Relationships are a lot like car engines: Complex, a little messy and oh-so-powerful. To keep them running their best, they need a lot of TLC. From filling the tank with quality gas to regular tune-ups, wheel alignments and full-blown under-the-hood checkups, the better you take care of your car -- or in this case, your relationship -- the better condition it will stay in for a longer period of time.

5 Universal relationship dealbreakers

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Everyone has his flaws. If couples didn't compromise, there would be no such thing as long-term relationships. But there are some things you should never put up with in a relationship. Here are five of these dealbreakers -- and if any of this is going on, it's time to break up.

How to end the non-relationship

Tristan Coopersmith — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700

How do you break up with someone you're not actually with? Read on for advice on ending a non-relationship.

One-night stands: Is it ever worth it?

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700

The one-night stand: Lust's oldest, most alluring, most debated and most misunderstood sin. That's why we love them so! Whether you've had one, none or too many to count, everyone is intrigued by the one question no one can seem to agree on... is it ever worth it?

6 Types of guys you should hook up with this summer

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Summer was made for man sampling! With clothing often optional, longer days leading to more opportunities for fun and alcohol more freely flowing, this season is just designed for experimentation... so why not take advantage of it?! Put on your peripheral man scouting glasses and get to hunting for some of these sweet man opportunities for a summer of loving and learning.

8 Signs he's in it just for the sex

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:59:00 -0700

You really like him, but your gut is telling you he's in it just for the sex. Probably you can trust your gut, but just in case: Here are 8 more ways to help identify his motives.

48 Hours without the kids! Now what?

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:59:00 -0700

Ohhh, you have a weekend babysitter lined up! Here are a few ideas to get you inspired for your no-kids-allowed weekend. No matter what or where you choose, remember that the goal is to reconnect and recharge. You deserve it!

You had sex where?!

Tristan Coopersmith — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:52:00 -0700

As the temperature outside rises, apparently so do our libidos! And sometimes location is in the way, forcing us to disregard where we are and release our sexual tension wherever the mood strikes us, in spite of there being a chance we might get caught. Here, straight from the archives of guys and girls across the country, details on their best outdoor sexcapades, which will hopefully, in turn, inspire you unleash your inner exhibitionist and create your own naughty tales of outdoor sweaty sexual satisfaction. Here's to having a little X-rated fun in the sun!

11 signs your man is mooching off of you

Tristan Coopersmith — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:35:00 -0700

Does your man only show up at meal time, often forget his wallet, or ask you to run his errands for him? Chances are, you've got a money sucking moocher who is not only wasting your cash but your time and your good lovin' too. See our list of criteria to determine if your man is into you or what you have – making him a mooch – if he qualifies as such a parasite, save your sanity and your bank account and give this guy the boot!

5 Minutes to a better marriage

Tristan Coopersmith — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:02:00 -0700

Great marriages take a lot of TLC. But few of us have time to read long self-help books, fill out workbooks and complete complex exercises dedicated to the cause of maintaining a successful marriage. Instead of trying to tear apart and rebuild your whole engine, try giving your marriage a simple daily tune-up instead. Whether you're a newlywed rookie or a marriage vet, every couple can benefit from these simple five-minute techniques.

10 Man mysteries decoded

Tristan Coopersmith — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:47:00 -0700

Guys can do the most puzzling things. Those things that make you go "WTF?!", lose sleep over, and ultimately call in your troop of girls to figure out. From phone phobias to in-your-face flirting and post sex snoozing, we uncovered ten of the most common man mysteries to give you the dish on why guys do the idiotic things they do.

How to decrease your sexual inhibitions

Tristan Coopersmith — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:38:00 -0700

Why have good sex when you can have great sex? Great sex is all about being completely free –- free to explore, free to experiment, free to let go in complete ecstasy. To do so, you’ve got to get confident! To learn how to increase your confidence and unleash the sexual goddess buried within you into your bedroom, car, neighborhood park, etc., follow these easy tips.

Hey, guys: What makes a great girlfriend?

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:02:00 -0800

We hit the streets to find out straight from the mouths of men, what makes a great girlfriend. Is it nightly nookie, legs for miles, free-time with the guys or just a BFF to call their own? Well, interestingly from coast to coast, 20-something to 40-something guys pretty much all want the same things, and truth be told, their formula is a lot less complex than ours tend to be. Follow the recipe below to become a keeper in the eyes and hearts of men.