Category: Sexual Health

Relationship Advice, Sexual Health, Videos

Growing Old Together

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An amazing video has been taking over the internet lately, showing a young couple about to say their vows what they will look like as they age over 60 years with incredibly life-like makeup and prosthetics.  While the physical transformation is mesmerizing, the real effect of the video is in watching the couple fall in love over and over again as they imagine growing old together.  Get your tissues ready… I dare you not to shed tears over this one.

A group on YouTube called FieldDay gives this cute young couple an extreme makeover, aging them from their 20’s, to their 50’s, to their 70’s, and into their 90’s.  The emotional changes these two go through seeing each other in these different age states is BEAUTIFUL.  And the stereotypes that they discuss and imagine their lives will entail at each age is insightful and funny!  Both partners are entertained about how the male ages less gracefully along the way (his eyebrows are quite entertaining.)  It is also very interesting how seeing each other at different ages causes them to even imagine stories that may happen in their lives along the way.

These are real people, experiencing real emotions, about imaginary aging.  And their thoughts about their last words to each other will warm your heart and break it at the same time.  Prepare yourself.  Don’t say I didn’t tell you to bring tissues.

This is one of my favorite things I have seen on the internet lately.  In a digital world filled with screaming goats, laser cats, and Kardashians, it’s refreshing to find something insightful, beautiful, and thought provoking.

Pure Romance is about more than physical pleasure.  Pure Romance is about enhancing your entire relationship, your entire being.  To us, success has never been measured in sales. What we do is bigger than that. Our mission has always been to empower women. To give them a safe environment to learn about sexual health and to give them permission to know their bodies, strengthen their romantic relationships, and to encourage open communication with their healthcare providers. It’s these experiences that have made Pure Romance not just a company, but a movement to enhance the lives of women everywhere.

I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did.  If you have any questions about how Pure Romance can enhance your relationship, CALL ME!  Of course, the best way to see all of the great products we offer is by booking your very own Pure Romance Party!  Click here to contact me NOW!  Or maybe you’ve been to a party before and want to become your own boss?  Click here to JOIN MY TEAM!

Relationship Advice, Sex Tips and Techniques, Sexual Health

Proof that Spooning Improves Relationships

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Never underestimate the power of touch! Cuddling, massages, hand-holding…we girls just can’t seem to get enough!  Guys too, although they may not be as quick to admit it.  But does loving physical contact after sex actually improve a relationship?  And can you actually prove this correlation?  Science says YES, and I say HOORAY, SCIENCE!

Some recent research at the University of Toronto Mississauga shows that a little post-nooky spooning can help improve your relationship.  The study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, shows that “kissing, caressing, and loving talk” after intercourse are all associated with greater sexual and relationship satisfaction.

Kat Van Kirk, Ph.D., a licensed marriage and sex therapist, says that the chemical oxytocin is likely the main driver behind this phenomenon.  Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone”; it’s released as a result of pleasurable physical contact and has been shown to increase bonding. Staying physically close after sex can also act as a form of nonverbal communication. “It can help you relax, inhibit any sensations of pain—emotional or physical—and help reinforce to your partner that you are invested and committed to them,” says Van Kirk.

Other benefits include the simple fact that closeness can lead to more sex. “Cuddling can help keep you aroused for another roll in the hay,” says Van Kirk.

The study had some interesting results regarding who benefits the most from post-sex cuddling.  Couples with children has the biggest results, likely because of limited time for cuddling with each other during the day.  Women, in general, exhibited a larger benefit than me in the study, though men did report a noticeable improvement in their relationships and sex lives, too.

So you’re probably wondering.  What it the perfect amount of time to snuggle with your partner?   Aim for more than 15 minutes—that’s what the people in the study who said they were happiest with their relationships did.  Personally, I think that 15 minutes is simply not long enough, but hey, science, amiright?

Sexual Health, Uncategorized

Pure Romance and the Patty Brisben Foundation

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10906534_10153037203608606_553411677585839570_nI could talk to you for hours about why and how much I love this job.  Seriously.  I could. Recently, we were presented some information about what our company does behind the scenes that truly motivates you to tell EVERYONE about what you do.  Pure Romance is about empowering women, educating them, entertaining them, and sometimes… restoring them.  The Patty Brisben Foundation (Pure Romance’s founder) donated over $145,000 to the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute to fund first-ever intervention study for treating sexual dysfunction in women who have had ovarian cancer.

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.  http://www.dana-farber.org/  The mission of the Patty Brisben Foundation is to enhance women’s sexual health and well-being through research and education.

This will be one of the first studies aimed at sexual rehabilitation for women undergoing cancer treatments.  This is real. This is amazing.  This is not possible without the unbelievable generosity of the Patty Brisben foundation.  And this is not possible without the support of every Pure Romance consultant and every single one of their customers along the way.

Pure Romance is fun.  The parties we provide are great entertainment and are also very educational for all of the women in attendance.  Instances like this truly go beyond what we think is possible and change our world in a positive way.  So THANK YOU to everyone that supports my business and Pure Romance as a whole.  I LOVE THIS JOB and all of the things it allows me to be a part of everyday.

 

Relationship Advice, Sex Tips and Techniques, Sexual Health

Sexy Foods and Surprising Aphrodisiacs

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Did you know bananas are considered an aphrodisiac? Maybe that’s why the Chiquita lady is always smiling!  Bringing sexy back might not be as difficult as you think. Plenty of foods contain aphrodisiac powers, and we aren’t talking about rare spices you can only find by hiking through a forgotten rain forest in South America. Some very common foods can help you get in the mood.

Avocado

The Romans believed the avocado’s egg shape made it a natural fertility aid. (With reasoning like that, we’re surprised the empire lasted as long as it did.) But modern science now tells us there’s something to the theory: Avocados are packed with Vitamin E, which helps produce sex hormones including testosterone and estrogen. That means these little green beauties can help boost arousal and intensify orgasms.

Chile Peppers

Turns out, eating hot can get you hot. Chile peppers contain a compound called capsaicin, which gets your blood pumping, well, everywhere. A pepper’s heat increases your heart rate, and your brain responds by upping your endorphins to fight the burn. Your body does a few calculations; adds up the blood flow, endorphins, and increased heart rate; and thinks it is aroused. How’s that for an excuse to make tacos?

Bananas

Consider the shape of a banana, and there’s no doubt why they are one of the world’s sexiest foods. Suggestive shape aside, bananas are a great source of potassium and Vitamin B, which are essential to sex hormone production. Maybe that’s why the Chiquita lady is always smiling.

Eggs

Like the avocado, the egg is an ancient fertility symbol with real-life aphrodisiac properties. Eggs contain L-arginine, an amino acid that ups your nitric oxide to dilate your blood vessels, the same as many sexual dysfunction drugs. Plus they contain Vitamins B5 and B6, natural mood enhancers. Breakfast in bed just took on a whole new meaning.

Tomatoes

You say “tomato,” I say “Are you trying to have sex with me?” Tomatoes, aka “The Love Apple,” contain potassium that enhances muscle control and vitamins that relax your nerves, helping prepare you for intimacy. Who knew marinara could be a turn-on?
Foreplay never tasted so good. Add a few of these aphrodisiac gems to your grocery list, and you’ll be satisfied after every meal.