Author: Kat

Day 6 of the KY Intimacy Experiment is “Getting Back in Touch” and you guessed it, its about TOUCH. We have learned that touching, hugging, and things of that sort can increase oxytocin, “the cuddle hormone” that makes us feel safe and loved. However, according to the pamphlet, it can also improve physical health by lowering blood … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #6”

Day 5! Day 5! Its now Day 5 of the KY Intimacy Experiment and today’s exercise is “Fun and Game”. Ohhh, fun and games. I love fun and games. With the last two days, we have learned that too much comfort can be a bad thing. However, being secure in your relationship can also be a benefit … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #5”

Day 4 of the KY Intimacy Experiment is “Outside the Comfort Zone”!  Day 4 already. I cannot believe its went by so fast. Day 4 is basically all about the things you do now in front of your partner that you would never do in the beginning of your relationship. I guess the longer you are … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #4”

Day 3 of the KY Intimacy Experiment is the ” Everything Old is New Again” day. I really liked the description of this day. One section I liked, “Newness and novelty trigger the release of the potent brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine, both of which play a key role in sexual arousal. Novelty, mystery, and unpredictability all … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #3”

Day 2 of the  KY Intimacy Experiment is aptly named It’s Not Just About Sex. Day 2 is about tracking how often you and your partner interact in positive ways. According to the pamphlet, “Studies show that successful relationships tend to have a high ratio of positive to negative interactions. Experts believe that the ratio … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #2”

Recently I won a blogger giveaway from fellow blogger Elena at Luna Savings (recently moved to A Time Out for Mommy). It was for the KY Intimacy Experiment. I was a little scared about this experiment because as many of you if you have read my recent posts, sex and intimacy have been very thin … Continue reading “KY Intimacy Experiment Day #1”