http://www.juliejeske.com Intimacy | Relationships | Sexuality Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:28:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you looking for more ways you can improve your relationship or sex life? You can now follow me on Twitter or connect on Facebook.  In addition to tips and updates, will find the links to my weekly Studio 6 appearances. I look forward to seeing you there! http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/08/want-more-than-a-weekly-update/ You’ve made it through the stress of planning your wedding and the picturesque day and the romantic honeymoon, and now what?  For some people, life post-wedding can feel like quite a let down.  So much energy and work and excitement goes into planning a wedding and once it’s over, regular ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/08/you-said-%e2%80%9ci-do%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-now-what/ My July Newsletter is about desire vs. willingness.  If you are waiting for your desire to kick in, you will want to check it out. This month's newsletter highlights Five Tips to Spice Up Your Sex Life.  If you are interested in this information and would like to receive it directly ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/08/are-you-waiting-for-desire/ We are starting a new segment on KOIN STUDIO 6. If you have sex or relationship questions you can send them in and I will answer them on the show on the last Wednesday of the month. You can send your questions to studio6@koin.com or julie@portlandsextherapy.com. Tune in to Studio 6 tomorrow ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/07/send-in-your-questions/ I recently wrote about recovering from a break up and moving on with your life.  I received a lot of feedback from people who are dealing with a break up and hurting.  I think the response was so great because as different as we all are, many of us know ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/07/recovering-from-a-break-up-part-2/ Is there something you want that you aren’t getting or experiencing sexually?  Is it hard to ask for what you want? You can start by just checking in with your partner about sex.  Have a conversation that starts with “I loved it when you ______ last night.”  or “The other night ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/07/ask-for-what-you-want-in-the-bedroom/ People often wonder, how long should it take to get over a break up?  If only I knew the magic number I could get through it and get on with my life. There are a few things that can impact the length of time it takes for you to move on: The ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/07/life-after-a-break-up-how-to-recover-and-move-on-with-your-life/ Fair Fighting.  What does that mean?  Aren’t we supposed to avoid fighting at all costs?  The reality is that fighting can be helpful if it’s done well.  It can help you resolve an issue or at the very least feel heard.  Sometimes when we hear the word “fight” we picture ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/06/fair-fighting-keep-your-blow-out-from-blowing-up-your-relationship/ Here is my June Newsleter - it was inspired by my trip to Europe.  The trip still has me thinking about ways to slow down, cultivate romance and intimacy and really enjoy life.  I will have more to say about those themes in future newsletters. You can subscribe to my newsletter ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/06/a-picnic-in-paris/ When talking with clients and even with friends, I often hear, “But I don’t have time for that!”  People talk of feeling stressed or overworked or disconnected from their partner.  I ask, “What about a vacation?” I don’t have time (or money) for that! “An overnight trip?”  I don’t have ... http://www.juliejeske.com/2010/06/recharging-your-relationship/