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3 days ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
As time passes, they remain tightly knit: how do these couples manage to stay together after so many years? We visited them and asked for their unique secret to enduring love. Read their insights and take notes! LaughterTomi, 35, and Inès, 32, together for 8 years For Inès and Tomi, laughter is the foundation of their lasting relationship. They find humor in the same things consistently.
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4 days ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Anal sex can be as daunting as getting a dramatic haircut or starting theater classes: it’s been on your mind for a while, but taking the plunge can be intimidating. How do you begin? What should you know beforehand? We talked to Frédéric Six, a clinical sexologist, who gave us the full scoop! Is Anal Sex Still Considered Taboo? Increasingly less so.
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6 days ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
“When one partner exhibits this behavior, the likelihood of divorce shoots up to 93.6%.” In his laboratory focused on couple dynamics, the American psychologist John Gottman has scrutinized thousands of romantic interactions. He has monitored conversations, decoded emotions, and tracked long-term behavior patterns. His aim? To unearth what sustains a relationship or conversely, what leads to its demise.
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1 week ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
There are unmistakable signs. You’re attracted to him, and the time you spend together is captivating. As days and weeks pass, you might wonder whether he’s just having fun or, like you, he’s interested in something serious. According to Louise Tocqueville, a sex therapist and couples counselor, certain clear signs can help you understand a man’s true intentions. First, does he show interest in you? Does he care about who you are, what you do for a living, and what drives you?
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1 week ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Handling finances, such as bill payments and grocery shopping, can quickly turn into a headache or even lead to conflicts when managed as a couple. Sharing your life with someone also means sharing financial responsibilities, and this is often where complications arise. Questions like, who pays the rent? Who handles the utility bills? Who covers the expenses for a weekend getaway? For many couples, discussions about finances are tough.
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1 week ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Forget the Outcome. In a relationship, cunnilingus can serve as a deeply tender moment, a playful erotic game, or a way to convey to your partner “I see you, I hear you, I honor you.” When experienced in a trusting environment, free from performance pressure, it transcends being merely a sexual act and becomes a profound form of intimate communication. Virginie Clarenc, a marriage therapist and sexologist, often fields questions about the “right way to do it,” as if there were a universal manual.
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1 week ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Infidelity in France is on the decline, according to an Ifop survey. Is infidelity becoming outdated? Recent survey results suggest it might be. The study, conducted by Ifop for the dating site Gleeden, involved 2,000 individuals from France and 1,100 from Paris. It reveals a shifting trend away from traditional infidelity towards a model that its adherents find more fulfilling, including women.
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2 weeks ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Desire, sensuality, pleasure: no, these do not cease at 60 years of age. Is it possible to maintain a similar sex life as before? Should certain practices be abandoned? How does one adjust their body and desires accordingly? These are valid questions — and far from taboo. Virginie Clarenc, a marital therapist and sexologist, sets the framework: the best sexual positions after 60 are “those that best suit the body, the couple, and the moment.” As one ages, various changes may occur.
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2 weeks ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
Female sexuality is undergoing significant changes. Women are increasingly eager to explore their desires, yet deep-rooted societal taboos pose a challenge to this peaceful liberation. However, there are solutions to enhance their sense of security and, consequently, their self-confidence. More and more women are claiming their sexual freedom and seeking personal fulfillment through their sexuality.
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3 weeks ago | 
bellesandgals.com | Nora Caldwell
A recent study has just upended what we thought we knew. It’s not just about stopping to love or convincing ourselves that “it was for the best.” Love leaves a deep imprint on the brain: routines, memories, emotional reflexes… all remain etched, sometimes for a very long time. That’s why, even years later, a single detail — a scent, a street, a song — can trigger sensations we thought were long forgotten. Recovering from a breakup isn’t about erasing a memory.
