Take Care of Your Lover
Love is a verb. Act like it.Take care of your man (or woman)! Regardless of your ‘status’ with each other. When you read the next couple of suggestions you may think they are solely applicable for...
View ArticleStory of a Recovering Man Hater
Getting past the hang-ups and insecurities that make men feel scary or hostile.I will admit it. I have had the following thoughts on not one, but multiple occasions:Guys are such assholes!Guys are...
View ArticleBreak Ups: A Bitch or a Blessing?
Understanding one woman’s perspective on a painful breakup.A week ago I had the conversation most people dread. My boyfriend and I had been in a rough and painful period for a while and the inevitable...
View ArticleThe Dichotomies of Open Relationships
Natalie Vartanian talks about how to explore beyond monogamy.Even in the year 2013, we continue to look at monogamy (closed relationships) as the only way to be in relationship (or the right way). We...
View ArticleTiming Isn’t Everything, But It’s Enough
You can’t hurry love… or can you?Any of these sound familiar?Hurry up and wait.Be present.Life is short.Life is long.We have all the time in the world.Be urgent.Time heals.Don’t wait another...
View ArticleJust Be Your Damn Self
Want to be liked? Then rock out with… whatever you’ve got out.If people don’t like who you are, screw em. Okay, maybe that is a bit extreme, but the message I want to emphasize is similar.Somewhere...
View ArticlePurge, Forgive and Thank your Ex
An honest woman’s perspective on letting go of a man who wasn’t right for me.Working through a breakup by processing the pain, forgiving all parties and having gratitude for the experience.Straight...
View ArticleLessons Learned Getting Back on the ‘Dating Horse’
Haven’t been in the market for a while? You may be afraid you’ve lost your swing.Getting back on the dating horse after you have been MIA for a while can be a bit awkward and uncomfortable, to say the...
View ArticleLove Advice from Mr. Unicorn
Natalie Vartanian talks about what she learned from the Best ‘Boyfriend’ Ever.Earlier this year I experienced a revelation when it comes to dating. One of the guys I had recently started seeing blew...
View ArticleUnconventional People Need Love Too
We can’t keep thinking that one size fits all when it comes to romance.The reason I think most love advice is crap is because each and every single one of us are so freaking different. We have...
View ArticleSecond Dates Guaranteed
Natalie Vartanian offers guys one single tip on how to turn a first date into something more.–This may be the shortest blog post in the history of blogs, because there is only one thing you need to do...
View ArticleWhy I Gave Online Dating its Pink Slip
Natalie Vartanian, on why she decided to let go of online dating.—-How long would you say is a good amount of time to give something a go before you let it go?1? 5? 10 years?How about 15?Well that is...
View ArticleSex and Tarot: Surprisingly Good Combination
Natalie Vartanian’s used to looking for insight in unusual places, but not used to finding quite this much.Last night some crazy shit went down. So crazy I am still a bit speechless myself. Soaking it...
View ArticleThe Terrifying Conversation That Taught Me About Real Trust and Intimacy
Natalie Vartanian on sex agreements, polyamory, and sobbing her face off.__________I recently had the most intense cry of my life and my partner was on the other end of the line the whole time. I...
View ArticleThe Men I Gained From the Men That Left
Natalie Vartanian shares how the male role models she’s lost have created space for the healthy, empowering male role models she’s gained._______When I was asked to write this post, I will be...
View ArticleMost Love (and Sex) Advice is Crap
Natalie Vartanian on the MOST important piece of advice that too many self help books and articles ignore.______Dear Reader: The following is an article written by one of the creators of Sex the...
View ArticleThe Importance of Learning How to Receive Love
—Why is receiving seen as such a negative thing? It can be seen as selfish, taking, needy, wrong, etc. Yet receiving is half of the equation for reciprocity – without a receiver, you can’t have a...
View ArticleMen, Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something {about Sex}
I used to think that women were the only ones that dealt with disconnection between our heads and hearts and bodies, especially the disconnection between our heads and bodies when it comes to sex.I...
View Article4 Questions Potential Lovers Need to Ask Before Becoming Intimate
Embed from Getty Images—A few years ago, I had an epiphany about the clarity and intentionality I wanted to bring to my casual relationships. A little backstory first to give you an idea of where I...
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