New study: 55% Say emotional bond is cheating | Ashley Madison

August 29, 2018 No Comments

New data from Ashley Madison examines what types of behavior members of the dating website consider to be unfaithful. Why? Technology and social media have increased the opportunities people have to connect and reconnect, blurring the traditional lines of monogamy. Moreover, the data suggests it is the emotional component of an outside relationship, which can be as simple as chatting, that cheaters feel is most deceitful.

Emotional Cheating Survey

According to the survey, most members (55%) believe forming a deep emotional bond with someone else is considered the most unfaithful form of cheating, outside of sexual acts. Other top actions considered to be cheating include:

46% believe sending naked pictures to someone other than his or her partner
44% believe texting erotic messages to someone other than his or her partner
29% believe maintaining an online dating profile

View now the full survey results.

What is considered unfaithful behavior?

For those who are married or in committed relationships today, here is what is considered adulterous behavior, aside from the obvious sexual acts:

Maintaining an online dating profile (29%) is considered to be cheating just as much as spending time with an ex-partner is (29%).
Forming a deep emotional bond with someone else (55%) is seen as a major form of cheating.
Sending naked pictures (46%).
Texting erotic messages to someone else (44%).
Casual flirting with someone other than me (18%).
Thinking about someone other than me when having sex with me (18%).
Going out to dinner with someone who is the opposite sex (18%).
Communicating with their ex (16%).
Fantasizing about someone else (13%).

“Modern monogamy is becoming more and more vague so it really boils down to communication between couples and negotiating the terms of a marriage in an open way,” says Isabella Mise, director of communication at Ashley Madison. “When couples aren’t on the same page, or one partner simply isn’t getting what they need, other options become desirable, even when that’s as simple as finding someone to talk to.”

Considering the layers of infidelity, it seems open dialogue is more important now than ever before–but are couples having the critical conversations about what it means to be faithful to one another? According to 64% of respondents, they do. More than three-quarters (78%) say they have defined, with their spouse, what infidelity means to each other with 75% saying they have agreed on a definition with their spouse.

“People make a conscious choice to cheat, it’s not typically something that people fall into,” says Dr. Tammy Nelson, sex and relationship therapist and author of The New Monogamy: Redefining Your Relationship After Infidelity. “Despite defining what infidelity means to one another, one or both people in a relationship could still make the choice to seek an extra-marital affair when their needs aren’t being met. An alternative conversation to have is one that outlines what it is that each partner needs from the other to feel happy and satisfied in the relationship, and how to talk about it when they don’t feel that.”

*Survey of 3,342 members of Ashley Madison between June 19, 2018 – July 8, 2018.

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AshleyMadison.com is the original destination for married dating and the global leader for affairs. With more than 54 million member accounts worldwide since 2002.

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Sexologist Dr. Jill McDevitt joins CalExotics | Best sex educators

July 31, 2018 No Comments

Happy Monday! Here at Fromgirltogirl, we would like to introduce you to Dr. Jill McDevitt, resident sexologist for CalExotics, who is a new, wonderful resource for us on relationships, sexuality, sex-positivity, sex play, sexual violence, and many other topics related to sexual health and wellness.

Dr. Jill is one of only a few sexologists with three degrees in human sexuality.We love her open-minded approach to helping people uncover issues that plague their sex lives and value her incredible insight. CalExotics is a leading manufacturer of adult novelties and Jill will give education on sexual health and wellness through online video tutorials, product reviews, how-to tips, and more on the CalExotics website.

“Dr. Jill is the only person in her field who possesses three degrees in human sexuality,” said Susan Colvin, Founder and CEO of CalExotics. “With these credentials and her vibrant personality, we are confident she will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the CalExotics family. Most importantly, we’re excited for her to help elevate the way people experience and express themselves as sexual beings.”

As a popular Sex Educator, McDevitt consults in group settings to help people with things like overcoming shame about sexuality, deepening the passion and intimacy in relationships, building sexual confidence, and rejuvenating a sex life. She also does one-on-one coaching to support people navigating their sexual identity, body image, relationships, and more.

“CalExotics promotes female empowerment and sex positivity,” said McDevitt. “These are the same concepts I have built my career around and the fact that I now have an opportunity to work with Susan Colvin, the first female CEO in the novelty industry, makes this partnership even more meaningful.”

McDevitt joins an all-star team of educators that includes Sex and Relationship Educator Dr. Laura Berman.

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Bedroom must: Enchanted Rose Organic Vaginal Health Balm & Lubricant

July 25, 2018 No Comments

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*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

This week Fromgirltogirl fell in love with a sex product we recommend any woman to keep close in hand for bedroom play and beyond. The Enchanted Rose Organic Vaginal Health Balm & Organic Personal Lubricant. This is a woman’s best friend in the bedroom as well as everyday use because it is very multipurpose.

Briana Booker product review of Enchanted Rose Organic Vaginal Health Balm and Lubricant

Here is what the vaginal health balm can do for you:

Use it to relieve daily vaginal dryness. Enchanted Rose includes organic, natural ingredients to moisturizer the vagina daily, prevent itching as well as irritation you may experience from shaving, breastfeeding, menopause, thinning vulvar tissue, or improper vaginal pH.
Use it to always be ready for sex. It is safe to use Enchanted rose daily or nightly. The vaginal cream is not sticky. It can protect and keep your vaginal area well hydrated, especially for women with sensitive skin. Fromgirltogirl loves how the balm is reliable, especially when the mood strikes.
Encourage vaginal health. Experts in women’s health encourage women to use the product because it is 100% natural and safe for rejuvenating the vagina. There are no fillers, no chemicals, no dyes, no parabens, no phthalates, and no gluten. More importantly, the high quality, fresh ingredients will not put you at risk of yeast infections or urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The Enchanted Rose Organic Vaginal Health Balm & Organic Personal Lubricant was created by a Board Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation expert to solve her patient’s feminine dryness. The vaginal moisturizer is estrogen free and one of the most long-lasting lubes I’ve ever experienced. Here is my first reaction:

Let Fromgirltogirl know what you thing of the lube.

*** Fromgirltogirl.com was provided a sample product for honest review. Opinions are our own. Product reviews are not endorsements. ***

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New Data: Women are 60% more likely to have unhealthy romantic partners

July 16, 2018 No Comments

Love and happiness are two things we learn at a young age to seek in life. As we get older and enter romantic relationships, we become influenced by our romantic partners. To better understand the extent to which we impact our romantic partners, Digital Third Coast surveyed 2,000 people about how their relationships influence health habits.

Digital Third Coast found:

Women are 56% more likely to encourage bad health habits in their partners
Cooking and grocery shopping with your partner promotes healthier living
Healthy partners have more influence than unhealthy partners
Women are 60% more likely than men to have an unhealthy partner

Check out the full results here and let us know your thoughts about the data.

The good thing about having a positive and healthy romantic partner in your life is always having someone to talk to about your day, be there for good/bad times, and eat together. From a person who has had both healthy and toxic romantic partners, I can tell you it makes a big difference when there is someone truly in your corner. Having a romantic partner who you know is not doing right by you can cause depression, weight gain, overall illness.

When you have a healthy and encouraging partner, you are likely more positive about life and motivated to become the best version of yourself. You may even lose some weight or start to eat healthier by your partner offering feedback to take better care of yourself. Check out this inforgraphic for a quick snapshot on the most common unhealthy and healthy habits romantic partners experience:

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Here’s the podcast to listen to for great dating advice

May 21, 2018 No Comments

Are you single and ready to find true love? Are you in a relationship, but experiencing a rough patch? Many of us know the feeling, searching for answers on how to not only find a loving relationship but also keep it up. Although your best friend and family may be there to help you wipe your tears away after a breakup or heartache, sometimes you just need an unbiased source to give you some great dating advice and help you develop healthy relationship goals to make your dating or romantic life more satisfying. Some daters opt for a therapist, but you may want to seek the latest trend of getting solid dating advice… listening to a dating podcast.

Hear us out: At fromgirltogirl.com we recently started listening to The Date Podcast which features new episodes every week, with every podcast being an interesting topic. Marriage and family therapist Emma Pineda and mobile app entrepreneur Zorric Sia launched their new podcast series to help singles successfully navigate the ins and outs of the popular dating apps. The podcast covers the use of dating apps, etiquette, and news.

“Dating apps can be a great tool for men and women to find love, but without understanding how the apps work – and how singles ‘work’ the apps – they can raise as many questions as they answer, especially for new users,” said Pineda, a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Some of our favorite episodes thus far include Episode #5 – Slow Dating, Episode #4 – Don’t Have a Dirty Mirror, Episode #3 – To Ghost or Not to Ghost, and Episode #7 – How Clean is Clean?

Not only is the dating advice and wisdom on relationships valuable but we also cannot get enough of the two podcast hosts Pineda and Sia who are close friends and self-proclaimed foodies. Moreover, we are getting relationship advice from people well-informed on finding and sustaining healthy relationships. Sia focuses on the research and article aspects of the podcast show, while Pineda adds expertise with her therapeutic and counseling skills. We also love how they are on the quest to find “the one” just like we are.

Dating apps are supposed to help singles find great matches, but they often leave users with more questions than answers. This is why Pineda and Sia discuss how to best use dating apps, along with dating app etiquette and news for the podcast series.

In addition to the perspectives and stories provided by the hosts, The Date Podcast features guests who contribute their professional insights and personal experiences.

“We’re finding that everyone has their own dating app stories and no one is holding back from sharing them,” said Sia.

One weakness Sia found by using dating apps was the dependence on direct messaging and static photos. That prompted him to develop and launch bopsee, which is a video-based dating app. “Video prevents the dreaded – and all too common – experience of meeting someone for the first time and discovering that they look nothing like their profile picture,” Sia added.

Here is how you can connect with The Date Podcast on social media via @DatePodcast on Twitter and Instagram. Listeners can tune into The Date Podcast on the website DatePodcast.com, iTunes or Google. Their dating app bopsee can be downloaded on iTunes or Google as well.

The Date Podcast is always looking for different dating perspectives, including yours. If you’d like to be a special guest on the podcast or have an interesting dating experience to share, contact Pineda and Sia . They would love to have you.

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How to have great sex while having a chronic illness

May 17, 2018 No Comments

Joanna Charnas shares her tips for having great sex while facing the challenges of chronic illness

Do you have a chronic illness? That does not mean the end to having great sex. As those sexually active know, quality of sex can also affect quality of life and intimacy.

Suffering from Chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) since her teens, Joanna Charnas (LCSW and Huff-Post blogger), is now enjoying the best and most fulfilling sex of her life. The author of 100 Tips and Tools for Managing Chronic Illness gives a few reasons why:
• Switch up your sex life. Your body is different, so how you enjoy sex can be different too. Use your illness as an invitation to play and experiment. Try sex toys, role-play, or anything you’ve always wanted to explore – you’ve got built-in permission.

• Communicate what feels good to your sex partner as well as what does not. It’s okay to say, “if you touch my neck again I’ll scream like when little Suzy had colic, but why don’t you try licking the back of my knee?” Be bold and think outside of your routine. You won’t regret it.

• Timing may be important. Especially if you live with pain. Try a quickie at a time you usually are doing the laundry. See if different times of day are better for you and your particular needs.

• Remember: There is a big sexual menu. You don’t need a week in a secluded cabin in Maine to explore all of your options. Consider buying some sex books. Use the Kama Sutra to explore different positions, or the Joy of Sex to answer sensitive questions. Do whatever works and is consensual but more importantly, have fun.
The book, that Library Journal calls, “An excellent resource worthy of multiple reads. For those with a determined spirit during discouraging times,” is available on amazon.com. You may also be interested in visiting the website JoannaCharnas.com to learn more.

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1 in 3 women have a Hysterectomy by age 60

March 17, 2018 No Comments

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Do you know 1 in 3 women will have a hysterectomy by age 60? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11.7 percent of women between the ages of 40-44 had a hysterectomy during the surveillance period 2006-2010. Moreover, about 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States. Approximately 20 million American women have had a hysterectomy.

Why are Hysterectomies often performed?

Uterine fibroids — common, benign (noncancerous) tumors that grow in the muscle of the uterus.
More hysterectomies are done because of fibroids than any other problem of the uterus.
Sometimes fibroids cause heavy bleeding or pain.

It is a devastating procedure which removes the hope of motherhood and want to have a healthy monthly period. Often these result from the misuse of tampons and the overuse of poorly produced sanitary napkins. A potential solution to lower the risk of hysterectomy is using organic sanitary napkins. Check out Cherish Premium Sanitary Napkins.

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The truth about health threats from ordinary sanitary napkins and tampons

March 13, 2018 No Comments

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored or paid post. This article is solely for informational resources on Women’s Health.

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Tampons and pads with odor neutralizers and artificial fragrances are chemical soups, laced with artificial colors, polyester, adhesives, polyethylene (PET), polypropylene and propylene glycol (PEG). In short, they are contaminants linked to hormone disruption, cancer, birth defects, dryness, and infertility. Investigations have since proved that most menstrual sanitary pads available on the market are produced from recycled paper materials containing print ink and other chemicals which are bleached with chemicals like dioxin and chlorine. Studies have shown that the chemical dioxin and chlorine are cancerous chemicals when they come in contact with the human skin, especially the tender part at the woman’s genitals.

This doesn’t happen right away, but the cancerous effects may be cumulative. Paper cannot absorb a woman’s flow during her period so a plastic paper is placed in between or under the pad for fear of leakage when a woman is bleeding. This plastic between the pad prevents access to the air. As the woman is bleeding wearing this kind of pad, no air enters her body and warmth develops between the pad and her vagina, with the moisture from the blood, this area becomes a breeding ground for germs. The fermentation takes place, which is the reason the pads are smelly after use.

The dangers of traditional sanitary pads

A World Health Organization report indicated within two hours of a woman putting on traditional pads, about 107 different germs develop per cubic centimeter on the surface area of the pad. When pressure is applied on the pad through sitting, the paper does not absorb enough, the pad allows a “back flow” of the blood into the woman’s reproductive system, the germs develop, and the chemicals mix with the blood. This can cause infection to the woman’s reproductive system. Not knowing what to do and what is happening, the woman simply takes this as normal menstrual discomfort.

Possible conditions caused by poor quality sanitary pads during menstruation:

External Vaginal inflammations
Vaginal itching
Vaginal inflammation
Cervical Inflammation and erosion
Endometrial Inflammation
Excessive white discharge
Pain in the lower abdomen
Fever
Feeling nauseous
Urge to urinate
Urinal pain
Sore waist
Aching waist
Fatigue
Genital warts
Genital herpes
Menstrual disorders (heavy periods, light periods, spotting in between periods, prolonged periods, and menstrual pains)

Check out this Organic Cherish Premium Sanitary Napkins to protect yourself. Share with women you know.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored or paid post. This article is solely for informational resources on Women’s Health.

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Now playing: ‘UNTAMEABLE’ by Mel Monaco

February 21, 2018 No Comments

Here at Fromgirltogirl, we love soulful, brass-infused jazz and wanted to share a new found favorite artists. Her name is Mel Monaco and she has a new album out called

Falling For The Third Time, recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton with Guillermo Subauste of Pacha Sound (The Sadies, Sarah Harmer). The latest and greatest just released, UNTAMEABLE, Monaco’s brand new music video.

Watch the music video “UNTAMEABLE”

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New study shows cheaters prioritize affair partners over spouses

February 13, 2018 No Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day! Ashley Madison has just released a new study examining how cheaters juggle their marriage and their affairs on Valentine’s Day. Turns out cheaters prioritize affair partners over spouses on V-Day.

Check out key findings

30% of cheaters rather spend V-Day w/ their affair partners
Cheaters are spending upwards of $250 on affair partners
Nearly one-third of cheaters celebrate Valentine’s Day with their affair partner

No more sidelines for the Side Piece this Valentine’s Day

Ashley Madison, the world’s leading married dating website, used its unprecedented access to people who cheat to find out how members juggle the romantic responsibility of celebrating their marriage and their extramarital relationship on the special day. As it turns out, cheaters spend Valentine’s Day very differently between their two partners and prioritizing a spouse is no longer the status quo with almost a third (28%) of survey respondents opting to spend it with their affair partner.

Spouse vs. Mistress/Misteress

With extramarital partners, people often aren’t looking to replace their spouse, they’re looking to fulfill unmet needs. That said, it’s clear there is a shift happening and the affair partner is rising up the ranks as it pertains to partner priority.

“Typically, holidays and special occasions are reserved for the spouse and the affair partner is sidelined,” says Isabella Mise, Director of Communications at Ashley Madison. “But for Valentine’s Day this year, we’re seeing that affairs of the heart can lead to new traditions with a greater importance being placed on the extramarital relationship.”

Also interesting is that respondents spend about the same amount of money on their primary partner as they do for their affair partner. According to the survey, more than a third of respondents say they spend between $100-$250 on their affair partner, while the same amount (36%) say they spend $100-$250 when asked how much they spend on their spouse. This is surprising because you’d think the main romantic holiday of the year would be reserved for the primary partner, but this implies there is no real distinction between how they view the importance of each relationship.

Cheaters spend the same amount on their spouse and affair partner, but spend the money in different ways.

When asked, 71% of respondents say they celebrate Valentine’s Day with their affair partner by having sex, whereas 73% spend Valentine’s Day with their spouse by having dinner. Cheaters are likely spending their money on their spouse during dinner while spending the same amount on things like a hotel room for the affair partner.

“Between how they spend their money and how they spend their time, the members surveyed are demonstrating that there is an increased investment being made with affair partners,” says Mise. “It will be interesting to see if this shift continues.”

*Survey of 1,638 members of Ashley Madison between January 25, 2018 to February 5, 2018

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