Want to Improve Your Sex Life? Talk the Talk
That is, talk about expectations. We’ve interviewed lot of experts about sex and marriage. A lot. And while they each bring their own individual twist into every interview, there is one thing that they all prioritize: communication. People aren’t always as tuned in to one another as we’d like to think. Taking the time to talk to your partner about your desires and expectations is important. Sure, it might also be a little uncomfortable, but hey, so are sexual dry spells. Maybe your partner is going through something that you aren’t aware of. Maybe they’re unhappy with the current state of the sexual routine. Maybe everything is fine and they just wanted some extra attention. There are a lot of different “maybes” we can throw into this context. The only way to know which one applies to you and yours is to talk it out.
Here's some more advice to consider.
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Concerned About COVID’s Impact on Your Child’s Mental Health? Look for Warning Signs.
“We were already seeing skyrocketing levels of anxiety and depression prior to the pandemic, and this has put gasoline on it,” says Dr. Jody Ullom, a pediatrician at Stanford Children’s Health Town and Country Pediatrics. “Fortunately, I think parents are pretty aware when their kids are not doing well.”
The most obvious thing to be on the lookout for is a personality shift. If a normally talkative kid becomes quiet, that’s a red flag. Similarly, changes in how they want to spend their time can be a sign of something deeper. If your kid loved soccer pre-pandemic but now doesn’t ever want to kick the ball around, it could be more than a sign of shifting interests. It could be a sign that it’s much more difficult for them to feel happy.
And if you’re hesitant to check in with your kids, don’t be. “The only wrong way to do it is not to do it,” says Dr. Ullom
Here are a few more ways you can check on your child’s mental health.
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