Wednesday, February 27, 2008

What Happened to Foreplay?

Personally, I’d like to know what happened to foreplay? Of course, our common goal is to have a mind blowing orgasm at the end of it all – but what happened to getting there?

I recently read on DrPhil.com that for men, the time between the idea of sex and their ability to orgasm is 2.8 minutes. For women, however, the average time is just over 14 minutes. Sorry guys, but you’ll have to learn to work with us!

My guess is if men could hold out a little bit longer, we’d both reach the climax of a lifetime – together.

Instead of being in a rush to finish, enjoy getting there. Try just kissing and touching over your clothes for as long as you can take it. Or, ask your man to give you a sensual body massage. His touch will get you going, and the visual of you will work wonders on him.

The longer you can build it up, the more intense it will be at the end, I promise!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Add Romance to the Other 51 Weeks of the Year

Just because Valentine’s Day is over, it doesn’t mean the romance should be! These days, holidays seem to be the only time couples make an effort to spice up their relationship. Over time, relationships may fall into a rut and lack the luster that once kept the fire burning. According to an ongoing poll on About.com, only 17 percent of couples date weekly.

It may seem strange at first, but blocking out specific time to spend together each week will give you something to look forward to. This special time will allow the two of you to reconnect after a long week and get back that intimacy you’ve been lacking.

Make plans that just the two of you will enjoy – with no kids, and no talk of work. If your schedule doesn’t permit one date a week, then try for one date a month, and take it from there. Go for a long drive in the country, have dinner at your favorite restaurant – the point is to spend time together doing something you both enjoy.

If the thought of scheduling in your mate doesn’t move you, try something spontaneous to turn up the heat. Make plans to have a couple’s massage, head to your local park for a picnic – the possibilities are endless. The point is, you’ll be spending more time together!

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Where's The Romance — Preliminary Summary

The “Where’s the Romance?” poll, sponsored by Caesars Pocono Resorts and administered to 984 people involved in relationships from January 24 – 27, 2008, asked questions ranging from gift giving to romantic plans and gender responsibility. We learned that women want men to plan for Valentine’s Day while men don’t make any plans at all!

KEY RESULTS


• Valentine’s Day is not a top priority—even for men in relationships.

→ 70% of men polled had yet to make plans two weeks before Valentine’s Day.

→ 61% of women do not expect their partner to plan something special for Valentine’s Day.

→ 68% of women believe that men should be responsible for Valentine’s Day plans.

• Most men have yet to consider Valentine’s Day and some plan to do nothing at all!

→ 53% of men polled think they’re at least “very romantic”.

→ Only 43% of men agree that Valentine’s Day is stressful.

→ Of the men that have yet to prepare, 57% haven’t thought about it yet, 20% will do nothing to celebrate, 12% don’t know what to do and 6% don’t have time to think about it.

• Women have come to expect that if there are plans for Valentine’s Day, they’ll be last minute and uncreative.

→ 50% of women expect their partner to wait until less than three days before Valentine’s Day to plan anything.

→ Of the men planning a romantic activity for Valentine’s Day, 61% will take their partner out for dinner, 21% will take their partner on a romantic getaway, 16% will make a romantic dinner at home.

→ Over a third of the women ranked a romantic getaway as their ideal way to spend Valentine’s Day, while a romantic dinner out ranked second (31%) and a romantic dinner at home ranked third (21%).

• Women prefer gifts of jewelry, but men seem dead set on a card and/or flowers. Real original, guys!

→ A card is the most popular male go-to gift (59%) with 42% giving flowers, 19% giving sweets, 13% giving jewelry and 12% giving nothing.

→ From a female perspective, diamonds are still a girl’s best friend with the 38% of women respondents saying they would prefer a gift of jewelry. 28% would be happy with a card, 21% would like flowers, 11% want candy and 4% want lingerie.

Poll conducted online by Zoomerang with 984 respondents, +/– 3.5%

For additional information, including a copy of the “Where’s the Romance?” poll, please contact:
Megan Lauria, MRA for Caesars Pocono Resorts
meganl@mragroup.com

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Where's the Romance?

When it comes to romance, men and women seem to think they’ve got it all figured out. In the recent “Where’s the Romance?” survey of 984 people, 53 percent of men and 54 percent of women consider themselves to be ‘very romantic’ or ‘extremely romantic’. The truth is, we’ve got it all wrong! Come to find out, even though the expectations are there, romance in the 21st century lacks creativity and planning.

Did you know that 68 percent of women think it’s a man’s responsibility to plan Valentine’s Day? While we all have our own ideas of what romance is, any woman that tells you she wouldn’t love being swept off her feet for a day is lying. But, therein lies the problem. Seventy percent of men polled said they’re probably not going to plan anything for Valentine’s Day until the last minute!

According to the survey, 59 percent of men will give their significant other a card and 42 percent will give flowers this year. While these are thoughtful gestures, they also prove to be unoriginal and lack the luster of a truly personalized gift. If there’s ever a time of year for women to be wooed, it’s Valentine’s Day.

Men, however, are not the only ones to blame. With over 50 percent of women expecting their significant other to plan less than three days before Valentine’s Day, it’s no wonder men wait until the last minute! With expectations set this low, how can we blame men for not raising the bar?

Considering that almost half of men find Valentine’s Day to be stressful and most women are left feeling unsatisfied, why not help each other out? A few weeks before Valentine’s Day, email your significant other a link to a website with great romantic ideas to implement into your everyday lives. Make it a point to do at least one creative and romantic thing a day. Simple improvements and gentle hints like these may not make your partner a mind reader overnight, but they’ll definitely appreciate the help.

If you’ve been together for a long time, it’s easy to let romance slip through the cracks. Take the time to remember why you fell in love with your partner in the first place. These special memories will help keep the flames of romance blazing and make this Valentine's Day one to remember!

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