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Why should I schedule sex?

Why should I schedule sex?

Before sex belongs in the bedroom, it belongs on your calendar. Sex therapist Sari Cooper, LCSW, explains why you should pencil in sex.

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How can I talk to my partner about sex?
Why do many women in long-term relationships lose their desire?
How can i fit sex into my busy life?
How can I feel more comfortable with my body during sex?
How can negative emotions affect a couple's sex life?
Why is foreplay so important?
How can i deal with my partner's erectile dysfunction?
How can i have more fun with sex?
Why is the term "sex addiction" controversial?
Why do men like to view pornography?

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