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Understanding Intimacy: Bad in Bed

A column that fosters deeper love between couples

Dear Dr. Jane, I‘m a man who’s been married to a wonderful woman for over 10 years. We have a healthy sex life, but I’ve noticed that my wife isn’t very passionate when we make love. It seems like she wants me to hurry up and finish. This makes me think that she doesn’t really […]

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Gotta Talk in Bend

Bringing up “the talk,” but not knowing how to do it

Dear Dr. Jane, My wife and I have had problems with intimacy for years. The last time we had sex was early in 2021. I know that we need to have “The Talk” but I have no idea how to bring up the topic of intimacy without making things even more awkward between us. I […]

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Understanding Intimacy: Stuck without Sex

When it’s been so long that approaching sex starts to be awkward

Editor’s note: This is the second in a new monthly column from Dr. Jane Guyn, inviting locals to ask questions about intimacy and sex. Look for the column the second week of each month. Dear Dr. Jane, How would you approach the matter of a couple who have gone an extended period without sex, and […]

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Understanding Intimacy

Introducing a new column that fosters deeper love between couples

Editor’s note: This week, as couples nationwide approach this love-centered holiday called Valentine’s Day, we’re rolling out a new column, “Understanding Intimacy,” from Dr. Jane Guyn, which will run monthly in the Source Weekly. The first edition of her column is below. Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a well-known relationship coach who received her Ph.D. […]

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