Tag: couples

5 Winter date tips that don’t involve “Netflix and chill”

There are dime-a-dozen date ideas to explore in Cape Town’s summertime, but when winter comes around, most of us are guilty of opting for the safe bet of Netflix and chilling or a home-cooked meal. These ideas might be the epitome of romance for the homebody, but for the couple who misses getting out and […]

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4 Things that lower your libido

Sexual desire decreases when one has a low libido (low sex drive). It is frequent and may be short- or long-term. Naturally, libido differs from person to person and might change over the course of your life. Up to one in five men and even more women experience loss of libido (sex desire) at some […]

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Reasons your sex drive decreases after childbirth

Numerous causes, including postpartum depression and drastic hormonal changes, might cause new moms’ sex drive to diminish. Having a low sex drive after giving birth is totally normal. Giving birth to a new life is a phenomenal experience, which can also deprive you of sexual intimacy. Many couples find it difficult to gradually get back […]

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Signs you’re being used in your relationship

In any relationship, mutual love, support, and respect are essential for its success. However, there are instances when one person may take advantage of the other’s kindness, generosity, or emotional availability. Being used in a relationship can be emotionally draining and damaging. To help you identify if you’re being used, here are warning signs to […]

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How often should one have sex according to experts

Many couples wonder and ponder as to how many times one should be having sex. Well! According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, there is no “normal” frequency of sex, providing everyone in the relationship is happy. How often a couple should have sex depends all on the couple alone how frequently they have […]

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Coping after infidelity: a guide to healing

Discovering that your partner has cheated on you can be devastating and overwhelming. Trust is shattered, and emotions run high. However, with time and self-care, it is possible to heal and move forward. Here are some essential steps to cope after infidelity: Acknowledge your emotions Allow yourself to feel the range of emotions that arise. […]

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How to deal with an overly jealous partner

Jealousy in a relationship is that uncomfortable feeling you get when a partner gets too close to people of the opposite sex. It’s actually OK to feel that way. In a way, it shows that you care and don’t mean to share. On the other hand, there is an excessive type of jealousy which is […]

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How to tell your partner they need to up their sex game

It can sometimes be awkward to raise any topic related to sex, because some people are easily offended by the topic. Telling your partner that they can do better or they do not satisfy you when you’re having sex can either go very well or very bad. However, communication goes a long way and knowing […]

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Small romantic gestures that help keep the spark alive in relationships

If you have been in a long-term relationship for what seems like forever, the mundane day-to-day can become boring and you may feel the spark dying down. Scheduling a fancy candlelit dinner or a weekend getaway with sun and lots of margaritas can temporarily restore the spark in a relationship, but what about keeping the […]

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Ways to apologise to your partner after an argument

Not knowing what to say to your partner after an argument is pretty normal. There is usually an elephant in the room after an argument. The tension leaves couples unable to apologise after they have realised their wrongs in the argument. Who is going to break the ice? Who will apologise first? Couples who fail […]

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How to handle tough talks with partners

Though we often dread them, how do we deal with difficult discussions with our partners to ensure we’re heard, without making the other person angry? We need to talk – these four words can fill the most fearless man with dread. Whether it’s a sensitive sexual issue, money problems or about an interfering mother-in- law; we […]

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