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How can I spice up my bedroom with my husband?

Try something new. Over time, most couples adopt a fairly predictable sexual script, says Needle. ... Make out like teenagers. ... Schedule romantic activities. ... Share your fantasies. ... Watch a sexy DVD. ... See a sex therapist.

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1. Try something new.

Over time, most couples adopt a fairly predictable sexual script, says Needle. To change things up, try something new. Start with something simple like a different position or adding a blind fold to shift your sensory experience, suggests Ellen Barnard, MSSW, a sex educator and counselor in Madison, Wisconsin. You could also introduce sex toys, role play, dress up, or change the scenery.

2. Make out like teenagers.

At the beginning of a relationship, couples enjoy deep, sexy kissing, and they touch each other in arousing ways, says Needle. But as a relationship matures, that lovey-dovey behavior can take a backseat to chores and mundane activities. Channel your inner teenager and kiss, hug, and snuggle your partner like you did when you first met. Doing so will help keep your marriage sexually alive.

3. Schedule romantic activities.

“Taking time out to spend with your partner is one of the most loving things you can do for each other,” says Susan Kaye, PhD, a sex therapist located in San Antonio and Austin, Texas, and Philadelphia. “I suggest that couples get a copy of the book 8 Erotic Nights, which offers eight sensual activities that will show you and your partner how to please each other.” Take turns picking out an activity and you'll connect more passionately with your partner.

4. Share your fantasies.

“Fantasies are underutilized by couples,” says Roger Libby, PhD, a sex therapist and adjunct professor and distinguished lecturer at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Sexuality in San Francisco. “But it’s important to use your imagination and share your most erotic desires with your partner.” If you’re feeling shy, set the mood by lighting some candles, turning off electronics, and playing romantic music. Once you’re both feeling relaxed and intimate, open up to your significant other.

5. Watch a sexy DVD.

“I recommend couples watch and discuss The Better Sex Video Series, which is a compilation of sex education pieces,” says Dr. Libby. “It shows real life couples exploring sexual positions and techniques and talking about what they enjoy.” You’ll learn Kama Sutra positions, sexual anatomy (including the elusive G-spot), erotic massage, and the four fundamentals of foreplay (oral sex, erotic talk, sensual touch, and kissing).

6. See a sex therapist.

Still feeling stuck in a rut? Consider seeing a certified sex therapist. “Therapy is not necessarily reserved for problems,” says Needle. “It can be about education, growth, and sexual development." To find a sex therapist near you, check out the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

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This report definitely calls attention for improving both individual and organizational wellness. Historically, facing the challenges in medicine is something that we’ve come to expect as students and trainees. This normalized expectation – in addition to limited organizational support and potential lack of guaranteed privacy with regard to mental health concerns – explains the limited motivation to seek help. We knew about the long hours, bureaucracy, and pay inequity when we signed on. The main difference now is the greater emphasis on the value of addressing these issues on a greater scale.

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