The Thing About Sex That No One Ever Talks About

Plus, What All Dads Need to Recognize About Modern Fatherhood [Fatherly_Seahorse]( Throughout life, we’re confronted with conflicting messages about sex. It needs to be full of love and passionate romance, like in the movies. Also, it should be about multiple orgasms and marathon fitness sessions, like in porn. It should be all about you, and it should be all about your partner. It should be spontaneous and hot, and something that makes you happy and whole. No pressure, ok? The reality: Sex can bring couples together, and it can also drive them apart. A great sexual connection requires work and planning. And like any relationship or perspective on life, it changes. The good news is that when you put effort into improving your communication and connection, it can fulfill you like no one could ever capture in the movies. SEX [31article1]( [The Totally Plausible Case for Marital Sex Contracts]( Put your desires in writing. Really. [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS “If you want improve your fitness, you can go to a trainer. You can take a class. You can hire a nutritionist. There are tons of options. With sex, it’s very limited.” [Read more about why a professional sex coach is the way to sexual bliss for so many couples.]( FURTHER READING - [How to Keep Sexual Tension Alive]( - ​​​​​[Your Sex Life Is Suffering and Your Partner Doesn’t Care. Now What?]( - [Study Says 15 Minutes of Sunlight a Day Leads to Better Sex]( FATHERHOOD [31article2]( [What All Dads Need to Recognize About Modern Fatherhood]( Truly, you know more than you think you do. [READ THE STORY]( “Since 1950, the U.S. government has spent roughly $600 billion on NASA programs, nearly $10 billion collecting data on mothers, and the $15 million in change it found between the couch cushions went to research related to fatherhood. ... Which is all to say that humanity knows more about Alpha Centauri than we know about whether your old man fucked you up.” [Read the full excerpt from ‘Fatherhood’]( FURTHER READING - [The Life Changing Art of Teaching Your Kids Happiness]( - ​​​​​[Go Ahead and Spoil Your Child]( - [Pre-Order ‘Fatherhood’ Now, Get It Next Week!]( STYLE [31article3]( [It’s Leather Jacket Season!]( [Here are 8 perfect excuses to get a new leather jacket right now.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS How’s your grooming? Do you look suave or like you just got back from a backpacking trip in the Everglades? [Here are three habits]( to make sure the former is always the case. 1. Shave in the shower. Because modern razors are built to withstand a stream of water, and because their guards are so good, you don’t need to hold perfectly still with the exact mirror angle to prevent nicks. What you will need: A good mounted mirror on your shower caddy or door, to make sure you get the tricky spots. 2. Tweeze the brows and cut your nails. If you’re tired and want to create an instant look of energy, it helps to have a clean look all around your eyes. Use your beard trimmer’s brow setting if it has one or DIY the nose bridge section with your wife’s tweezers to rid yourself of the dreaded unibrow. It should go without saying that your nails need maintenance as well. 3. Drink more water. So basic, so essential. And probably the single fastest, cheapest way to improve your appearance. Sleep restores and rehydrates your skin. When you miss out on it, doubling down on your usual fluid intake — with an emphasis on non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages — can help give you back some of that healthy appearance. [Read here for 7 more expert-driven grooming tips]( to look your non-fussy best. DENIM [31article4]( [The Best Jeans & T-Shirts Combos for Men]( Get the most important — and worn — items in your closet right. [READ THE STORY]( TALK TO US Have a question? Comment? Want to tell us a no-good terrible story? Or a helpful parenting tip? We want to hear from you (and yes, we may publish your response in an article or forthcoming newsletter). Send your thoughts to [hello@fatherly.com](mailto:hello@fatherly.com?subject=Fatherly%20Newsletter%20Feedback). [FATHERLY_LOGO]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( [View this email in your browser]( Some Spider Studios 20 W 22nd St Floor 3 New York, NY 10010-5858 You can [manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( here. Copyright © 2021 Some Spider, All rights reserved. [Link](