Elaborate romantic gestures and effusive Instagram posts aren’t necessary ingredients for a strong, happy relationship. Rather, it’s the small, simple habits ― like getting enough sleep and kissing hello and goodbye, for example ― that have a major, positive effect over time. Below, marriage therapists reveal what you can do to make a big difference in your relationship. Read more here

When it comes to sex and all its intricacies, you’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who didn’t buy into at least one misconception about it growing up. A lot of mistruths about intimacy and pleasure get spread around ― and certain facts are left out entirely ― thanks to stigma, strict upbringings and abysmal sex ed in schools (where not all programs are inclusive of students’ sexuality). Read more here.

You very rarely hear women say they can achieve orgasm just from penetration, but like the Loch Ness Monster, the legend sticks around just enough to make those who are more clitorally oriented wonder if it's worth working toward. In fact, some experts say 70 percent of women rarely or never have orgasms. Read more here.