15
Sep

How the TV Show The Bachelor Is Hurting You

Nothing highlights the problems of today’s dating culture quite like reality TV shows like The Bachelor. In it, a large group of pretty women compete for a hunky man. He doesn’t have to do anything to charm them, or prove he’s interesting or even a nice guy. The women are the ones who do all …

9
Sep

Don’t Get Burned by a Microwave Romance

A microwave romance is one that progresses at lightning speed. It also typically explodes in your face. We’ve all seen a TV show or movie about love at first sight. A man and woman hit it off, the scene cuts to the two rolling between the sheets, and their romance unfolds to a lifetime of …

12
Aug

A Recipe for Improving Your Love Life as a Single Woman

In January, did you tell yourself your New Year’s resolution was to find a good relationship? If you’re disappointed with your love life so far this year, maybe it’s time to shake things up in terms of how you’re approaching dating and relationships. Are you making the same mistakes with men over and over again? …

6
May

Six Reasons Why Obsessing Over a Man Can Be Dangerous—And What You Can Do About It

Many women decide a particular man is right for them and then devote all their attention to him. They exhaust themselves (and sometimes their friends) with questions like, “How does he feel about me?” “Why isn’t he calling?” and “Should I call/text/email him?” You can drive yourself crazy worrying about these things. Here are six …

21
Jul

5 Dating Tips That Will Transform Your Love Life

There’s all kinds of bad, contradictory advice out there about what to do when dating. How do you sort through it all? Start by recognizing that a huge part of the confusion around dating is due to the cultural pressures. We face to look sexy and be sexual, telling us that dating is all about …

13
Oct

The BEST SECRET You Need to Know for Successful Dating

Maybe you’ve been in the dating pool for a while or you’re just dipping a toe back in after a relationship has come to an end. You might be wondering how to stop having unsuccessful dates and find The Guy you’ve always wanted. To help you discover the best secret to successful dating, let’s start …

26
May

Can You Trust Your Instincts with Men?

(an excerpt from the book Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution for Women) Let’s look at your instincts for a minute. There’s a big difference between animal instincts, the sexual feelings we might have for a guy, and our protective instincts—that little warning bell that goes off in your head that …

12
May

Mothers and Daughters: How to Give Love and Empowerment

Gifts and togetherness are wonderful ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. When you consider a gift, maybe you think of flowers or perfume, but we can also give gifts of acceptance and respect. We can create a change in our culture that would make it easier for women to expect acceptance and respect rather than judgment …

30
Sep

How Being a Slave to Beauty Hurts You

Jane Fonda turns 80 in December. Last Sunday night she appeared at the Emmy awards with an amazingly youthful appearance for someone who’s 79 years old. How does this affect you as a woman today? We don’t always see how much we’re pressured by unrealistic and unattainable beauty ideals. Their influence is subtle, yet very …

17
Jun

How to Choose Your Future Partner

Wondering if you’ve found your life partner, or if you ever will? You’re not alone. Samantha is ready to settle down and has been dating Mark for a couple of years. He’s a nice guy and her parents really like it that he’s a doctor. Yet, she has a nagging feeling that something isn’t right, …

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