Intimacy

It’s nearly that time of year again, when love-struck couples celebrate their love by exchanging flowers and surprising each other. Because 14th February is Valentine’s Day, and once again that means loved-up couples wherever you look. But where do our Valentine’s Day customs come from, when did people start celebrating ...

Oestrogen, progesterone, insulin and adrenaline – these are just some of the hormones that influence us on a daily basis. The hormone system is one of the communication systems in our body. Besides the nervous system and immune system, our hormone system is probably one of the systems that has ...

In Germany, public displays of affection are somewhat rare, whereas couples in Spain openly show their love for one another – even after a long time together – and in Sweden potential couples start out by meeting for a “fika”. Love takes different forms all over the world and there ...

At some point, especially in relationships, routine begins to creep in. Instead of spending hours between the sheets, couples tend to get a bit more comfortable and start having less sex. Often, you’re just so exhausted at the end of a long day that you’re not in the mood, added ...

Before a first date, it’s normal to alternate between feelings of excitement at finally getting to know your potential new partner and the fear that you will do something wrong or that they won’t live up to your expectations. And unfortunately, there are in fact a few things that can ...

Sex is said to be the world’s favourite pastime. But what if you and your partner are the perfect fit when it comes to personality, you love each other and everything is actually great – yet the sex is far from exciting? Having a partner who is bad in bed ...

For some, it’s an everyday occurrence. For others it might be once a week. And some couples can go for weeks without desiring each other. We are, of course, talking about how often people in a relationship have sex. So how much sex do couples have on average? Is there ...

A person’s looks may be the first thing we notice, but there’s a lot more to whether or not we find someone attractive. There are other characteristics that can make a partner unattractive – and that goes for men and women. In our last blog post, we looked at what ...

A massage can be relaxing, release tension and have a positive effect on the body. So it’s little wonder that, time and again, we’re advised to have a relaxing massage. But why is this the case, and how can a massage really help you recover from the stress of everyday ...