Sophisticated Sex
The slow lane on the dating highway
Last week we looked at meeting. This week we look at mating and maintaining, otherwise known as dating...
Daily delights
Dear Dr. Jenni, I am about to get married, and my fiancé wants to establish a contract where we agree to have sex every single day. We have been sexually active almost every day since we met, but I feel like a contract sets up an unrealistic obligation. I don’t want ...
Olympic-winning sex: Go for the gold
When it comes to sexuality, does your sex life make it to the finals in Vancouver? For the bronze, all we need to attain is basic functioning and a sufficient quality of connection. To win silver, we need to move from sufficient to satisfying. Getting the gold ...
Talking to kids about sex
Most of us have an insatiable interest in sex. (You are reading this column). Our kids carry that same curiosity. And though it may make you squirm, talking to your kids about sexuality is vital for their development. If you don’t want your kids to get their sex...
Sexual health for the new year
Dear Dr. Jenni, I’m curious how you define a sexually healthy couple. My husband and I have sex once a week. We do a variety of positions and have adequate foreplay. I feel leagues ahead of some of my girlfriends who claim they rarely have sex, or rarely want it. ...
The truth about genitals
Welcome back to Sophisticated Sex. This week we are changing the format of the column to incorporate your most juicy, burning or embarrassing questions about sex, intimacy and relationships. To submit your questions, see contact information at the bottom of the ...
Keeping courtship and commitment
Dear Dr. Jenni, I’m always the one initiating sex with my wife, and it’s getting old being told no, since she never wants to do it as often as I do. I’ve tried different approaches, but what advice would you give to get her in the mood more often? Or should I just ...
Denial is not just a river in Egypt
Monica blew Bill. Mark masqueraded to Argentina. Elliott entertained an escort. Tiger transgressed with many, then crashed into a tree...
