Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day Tribute

BtB News, Intimacy, Relationship

Remember Memorial Day for the purpose it was intended. Memorial Day was created as a way to commemorate those who have died in military service; originally from the Civil War. Remember those who have died for this great country of ours and the freedoms we are able to...
Relationships and the Importance of Respect

Relationships and the Importance of Respect

Intimacy, Relationship

 Relationship advice is everywhere and you often hear that the key is communicate – communicate – communicate… You will hear the importance of making clear agreements, having good boundaries and of course the importance of love. Respect however is often mentioned in...
Masturbate Like a Grown- Up

Masturbate Like a Grown- Up

Conversation, Intimacy, Sex Education, Sexuality

How long have you been masturbating (loosely defined as it changes through time- touching, squishing, rubbing, pinching, humping, fantasizing, wiggling, woogling, shuddering…)? At least ten or fifteen years if you’re in my age bracket, I hope. How much else in your...
Lessons in Open- Heart Surgery

Lessons in Open- Heart Surgery

Intimacy, Relationship

   There is a list of names next to my computer. Though it resembles it, it’s not a list of people who love me no matter what. It’s a list of people I trust to share myself with, unguarded and unafraid, under any circumstances. It’s a short list, which is a fault of...
Why Touch is Often Difficult

Why Touch is Often Difficult

Health, Intimacy, Relationship

Touch has become difficult for us as a society. Here in the United States, we are one of the most touch starved countries in the world. What I find most unfortunate is that touch has become taboo for counselors, teachers, and coaches who fear that simple touch may be...