How To Have A Thrilling “Affair” With Your Partner
If you’ve been reading my posts for the last few months, you probably know that I’m a passionate advocate for using excitement to sustain a fun and fulfilling relationship. Recently, we discussed how to get into the driver’s seat of your sex life to have an...
Use These Expert Strategies To Ignite Your Sex Drive!: Part 1
If you’re like most people, modern day life can *too often* crush your sex drive. The busy pace in which we live our lives is tiring. Having the motivation to perform even the most basic of tasks at the end of the day can feel impossible. When you feel like this, sex...
Sex Positive Parenting
Talking about sex with your children can be a tricky topic. Luckily, as a sex educator for over 30 years, educating my kids has been a natural experience. But this isn’t the case for a lot of parents out there. From knowing what topics should be discussed to...
Adventurous Date Ideas
So, my husband and I were chatting in the bath (that’s where we have our deep chats!) and he shared something with me that you might hear or even say yourself to your partner… ‘I NEED more adventure’. When I heard my partner say those words, I...
Self Confidence From A Dating Coach: 10 Tips on How To Feel Good About Your Body
We live in a world that is obsessed with the beauty ideal. A survey showed that just over a third of people feel down or low about their body image. That’s a lot of unhappy people. Placing too much focus on having the perfect body is such a waste of time and...
Emotional Support for Your Partner During Difficult Times
Emotional Support is Crucial When Times Are Tough Sometimes we all need a bit of extra love to get us through some hard cards that get dealt in our lives. In a relationship, our partners are that primary source of comfort and emotional support. We tell our partners...
Netflix and Chill Done Right | Game of Thrones Theme Night
Having Netflix and Chill time with your partner is a great way to relax and stay connected enjoying your favourite shows together. You can curl up and get super comfortable with your favourite snacks and turn the lights down low. But if you’re having a binge...
Relationship Tips to Unlock Romantic Bliss | Ditch The Cell Phone
Relationship Tips | Keep the Romance Going We all get comfortable with our partners, which is a beautiful thing. We also have busy lives, and sometimes forget to make time for our partners (and even ourselves!). In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be easy...
Ten Tips for an Unforgettable Romantic Getaway
By: Marie-Claire Thauvette Couples often spend a lot of time and money researching and booking their romantic getaway, but forget to invest the same effort in planning for intimacy. Whether it’s a honeymoon, an anniversary or a much-needed break together, we scour...
Relationship Advice from An Expert Coach | Honeymoon Playbook
We all need some relationship advice at some point in our lives. Whether we call a friend or look online, at some point we have questions about sex, love, dating and relationships. Think of me as your wingwoman. I’m here, and ready to guide you through any...
Gifts For Her: Christmas Edition 2018
It’s that time of year again! And with this glorious period of family, love and overindulgence, comes time for gift giving. Feeling out of ideas on gifts for her? Maybe she’s already got it all or perhaps a little hard to buy for? This year, the perfect...
The Five Love Languages
If you’re in a couple or have spent time around other couples, you may have heard of the term “love languages”. The term was popularized through the relationship guidebook ‘The Five Love Languages’ by Dr. Gary Chapman, and provides...
Too Tired for Sex?
It’s isn’t just a lame excuse to avoid sex! 1 in 4 Americans say they are too sleep deprived for sex. Think about it… Do you want to go to that restaurant you’ve been trying to get a reservation at forever when you’ve just had the longest day of your life? No,...
Sex After Breast Cancer
Firstly, my mother had breast cancer. When I asked her: ‘Mom, how did you feel about losing your breast?’. She said, I have another one, and other lady parts that are still working just great.’ It is that exact positive attitude, along with education...
Celebrate Valentines Day at Any Budget
Valentine’s Day often gets completely blown out of proportion: the expectation of over-the-top gifts and life-changing experiences on a single day can result in frustration and disappointment. More and more couples are jointly choosing to simply pretend that...
Sexy Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
Between the diminishing sunlight, below-freezing temperatures, and snow squalls – winter isn’t most people’s favourite season. But December-March doesn’t have to be a total drag. Use these 5 tips to heat up the winter months in the best possible way.
Wedding Night Sex Advice | Tips from an Expert Coach
Whether you’re a virgin or not, any mention of your wedding night is bound to come with lots of not-so-subtle winks and knowing smiles. So what’s my advice for how to have great sex on your wedding night? (1) Don’t have sex. No, seriously. After all...
Tools for Better Sex | Best Natural Lube
Using lube is a great way to make sure that both partners stay comfortable and feel sexy during the act. However, be careful when you are choosing what kind of lube to use. Here are some of my favourite all natural lubes!
Sex is Healthy | The Benefits of Getting Off!
You probably already know that orgasms feel fantastic. But did you know that they may also improve your health and overall wellbeing?!
Can Sex Save Your Marriage?
Can sex save a marriage? The short answer is: sort of. When couples’ sex life starts to lag, or they forget how to communicate their needs and desires, the overall relationship well-being can seriously suffer. These are the stories of 2 couples who saved their marriages through intimacy guidance.
Signs You Might Need a Sexpert
Sex can be a deeply satisfying – but many of us have not been taught how to have enduring sex lives that allow for even deeper healing and connection with our partner over time.
Day 30: Attend a Couple’s Workshop
Attend a “This Couple is on Fire” couples workshop. If one or both of you is too shy to join the group workshop, book your own private version! After a full month of connecting and bonding, learn how to keep the fire going, and fan the flames! Click here...
Day 29: 30 Second Hug
Hugs are marks of intimacy, and help build feelings of trust and safety. This feeling lingers long after the hug, and can promote open and honest communication. Hugs also boost oxytocin and serotonin levels instantly, to elevate mood and happiness. So hug your partner...
Day 28: Farmers Market
In many couples, one partner does the majority of the meal planning and cooking. But planning and making supper doesn’t have to be a chore! Head to your local farmer’s market, and pick out the delicious, fresh ingredients to make a simple supper at home together. Many...
Day 27: Find Your Erogenous Zones
Take some time to explore each other’s “hot” spots – take turn kissing, licking, caressing and tickling every inch of each other’s bodies to find the most sensitive and pleasurable locations. And don’t just stick to the genital area: explore each other’s whole...
Day 26: Fly a Kite
Being outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air with your partner will have a positive effect on both of your moods! Pick up a fun kite from a children’s store, and try your hand at flying it together – it might be harder than you think.
Day 25: Play a Board Game
Board games offer the perfect combination of competition and nostalgia. Pick up your favourite childhood board game, and challenge your partner to a game or two! Many classic games are now in App form, so playing couldn’t be easier. Up the stakes by offering the...
Day 24: Share Your Appreciation
We all need to be reminded that we are loved and appreciated for who we are. Share 3 things that you absolutely adore about your partner: what makes them special to you? What makes them such an amazing person? The reminder of your love and appreciation will strengthen...
Day 23: Plan a Trip
Travelling together creates beautiful memories that last a lifetime. Over dinner and a glass of wine, reminisce about your favourite trips of the past – what did you love about them? What is your favourite memory? Keep the travel bug alive by planning future trips:...
Day 22: Memory Lane
Maybe your very first date was magical, or maybe an anniversary celebration was particularly memorable. Take a trip down memory lane and re-enact your favourite date. If your date was abroad, re-create the atmosphere at home. If your date was local, go back to the...
Day 21: Bytowne Oyster Festival
Oysters are a known aphrodisiac! So hit up the Bytowne Osyter Festival this Sunday with your partner to sample the best oysters Ottawa has to offer – and reap the rewards. Make a night of it, and stay in a downtown hotel to really get the full benefits of eating...
Day 20: Unplug
These days, it is common to see couples out to dinner with their phones on the table, or within easy reach. It is difficult to focus on your partner with the constant demands of technology surrounding you. Enjoy an entire dinner – from prep to dessert – without ANY...
Day 19: People Watch
Have you ever wondered about the lives of strangers? Most people like to “people watch” – this pastime makes the perfect couples activity! Go to a high-traffic area of your city, and take turns making up stories about interesting strangers that pass you by. Creating...
Day 18: Book a Session
Whether you are dealing with particular intimacy issues, or just want guidance on making your time in the bedroom sizzle, or if your relationship could benefit from increased communication – book a session with me! We will customize the session to suit your couple’s...
Day 17: Sensual Massage
The desire to feel safe, loved, and connected to those around us endures throughout our lives, and the art of sensual massage is one of the best ways to experience it in full force with a partner. Check out our step by step instructions to give an amazing sensual...
Day 16: Comedy Club
Laughter is the best medicine – even if all you are suffering from is a little monotony in your date night routine! Head to a comedy club together to get the feel-good endorphins flowing. Make sure you sit in the back unless you don’t mind being the center of...
Day 15: Picnic
Pack a basket with fresh-baked bread, a gourmet charcuterie board of delicious meats, fruits, and cheeses, and a bottle (or two!) of your favourite wine. Take turns feeding each other slowly, and really savour both the food and each other’s company. If things start to...
Day 14: Hide and Seek
This is your favourite childhood game with a sexy twist: give your partner 30 seconds to hide. If you can find them within 1 minute, you get to tell them exactly what to do to you for one whole minute! Do this for at least 6 rounds, and it becomes a delicious extended...
Day 13: Bathtub Art
Bring out your artistic side, and kick the heat up a notch with this activity. Strip naked and get into an empty tub. Facing across from each other, take turns using washable paint to draw designs on each other’s bodies. When you’ve had enough, run the bath and soap...
Day 12: Student/Teacher
Your partner likely has a lot of knowledge on things you aren’t familiar with, and vice versa. Pick something your partner can do that you’d like to learn more about, and ask them to teach you. They will be flattered that you are interested, and you’ll get to learn...
Day 11: Strip Tease with a Twist
Stripping for your partner can be an intensely intimate experience. Take things up a notch with this twist: Have your partner slowly remove each article of clothing. Each time they take something off, have them describe exactly what they like about what’s revealed...
Day 10: Go Glamping
Camping is fun, but it can be a lot of work. Why not go “glam” camping – glamping – it has all the perks of camping, with none of the inconveniences. Elements Luxury Tented Camp recently opened in the Ottawa Valley, and features queen-sized beds with crisp white...
Day 9: Drive-In
Amp up the nostalgia by catching a flick at the drive in movie. Bring your favourite snacks, and don’t be afraid to indulge in a little make-out session in the back seat like a couple of teenagers!
Day 8: Be a Kid
Sometimes it’s nice to just be a kid again! Brush off the worries of adult life, and get your adrenaline pumping on the go-cart track. Bust out your best Rory McIroy impression in a game of mini-putt. Or give yourselves special forces code names and hit up the local...
Day 7: Exercise Together
Exercise releases lots of feel-good endorphins, so working up a sweat with your partner will generate a warm connection. Why not try a fun exercise glass, like Zumba? Zumba is a great dance-style exercise class that is fun for all experience levels: most gyms offer...
Day 6: Star Gazing
On a clear night, grab an air mattress and some sleeping bags and park yourself in the backyard for some romantic star-gazing! Play some soft music, and try to identify some of the constellations (or – make them up!). Staring up at the universe can be a powerful...
June 11: Merrickville Celebrates Women
Send your female partner to a festival all about celebrating women! Merrickville’s first ever “Merrickville Celebrates Women” on June 11, offers shopping, events and activities, all geared towards HER. After the keynote presentation from power-woman Arlene Dickinson,...
Day 5: Home Spa
Spas are expensive – and they can be intimidating if you have never been to one before. Instead of spending money to be pampered by strangers, pamper each other in the comfort and privacy of your own home! Put crisp white sheets on the bed, light some fresh scented...
Day 4: 30 Second Kiss
A deep kiss with soft lips and loving eyes before asking your partner how their day went is a powerful way to start a positive conversation. But most of us see kissing as a means to an end, rather than as something to savour. So take a full 30 seconds to kiss your...
Day 3: Hit up a Garage Sale
Garage Sales are treasure troves of nostalgia and oddity. Spend a warm Saturday afternoon hitting up as many garage sales as possible. At each sale, compete with your partner to find the funniest or strangest object, or the biggest blast from the past. Purchase is...
Day 2 : Volunteer
Giving your time to someone that needs it is such a rewarding activity. Doing it with your partner will bring your couple closer, as you join together to offer something more than yourselves to the world. Whether you volunteer at the Humane Society, or the food bank,...
Day 1: Cook Together
Cooking doesn’t have to feel like a chore! Pinterest is full of some truly fabulous, and downright intriguing, recipes. Browse Pinterest for inspiration, and select a few recipes that pique your interest – then make the recipes with your partner!...
June 4-5: Doors Open Ottawa
Doors Open Ottawa is the perfect opportunity to act like a tourist in your own city! Whether you are single or in a relationship, get out and meet new people while exploring all the cool buildings, history, and food that Ottawa has to offer. Click here for more...
May 20th 2016: Outdoor Movie in the Market
An outdoor movie is the perfect date night! Free admission – just bring chairs, blankets, and a thermos of your favourite adult beverage.
Why You Should Try Outdoor Sex
While outdoor summer sex can be spontaneous, it’s typically more successfully with a little advanced planning. Here are some advance planning tips that will make this adventure more enjoyable.
How to Give a Sensual Massage
Sensual massage not only helps you relax and relieves sore muscles; it will also allow you and your partner to tap into each other physically, mentally, a