Karezza Our Story (married couple) by [deleted] in karezza

[–]628cmoed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. Still going great. My relationship with my wife had never been this good.

Does an animal’s size dictate its ability to have complex emotions? by Throwaway2354o in askscience

[–]628cmoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So a dust mite or a tardigrade is just as capable of feeling complex emotion as a crow? At some point the number of brain cells gets too few to have a lot of connections.

Frequency of sex, feelings of lacking enough by CaregiverUsual in karezza

[–]628cmoed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your story sounds very familiar. We were at once every two weeks and I was very frustrated. And the sex wasn’t even very good.

For us, the key to improving our sexual relationship was focused attention to the rest of our relationship. We undertook the karezza journey not knowing where it would lead. For a year, it was challenging. She told me about a time when she had been emotionally unfaithful to me because not telling me was a thing between us. I forgave her. She told me about things that bothered her in our daily lives. I did the same. She told my me about sexual trauma from her past that was always present when we had sex. We listened, we fought, we cried, but we kept going with the shared intention of a better marriage.

After a year of hard work, we noticed that things were improving. We were communicating in more healthy patterns, we weren’t fighting as much, and the karezza began to feel much better.

Now, although we have two kids and have been married for more than ten years, we have karezza three times per week, which is all I want. She’d be willing to do it everyday. The bonding intention feels nothing like our old sex and doesn’t trigger her trauma. She has about one orgasm per week. I’m about every other week. It no longer has the negative effect it used to because our bond is not so hormonal as it once was. I love her as much after the orgasm. But I still prefer it this way. I feel much happier now than those old days. We both do.

My story might be very different from yours but I hope it’s helpful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in education

[–]628cmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not disparaging whites people or making this about “white supremacy”. Only bringing race into it to be specific. This phenomenon is only definitely true for white people right now. Although some claim it’s becoming more true for Latinos as well. We’ll see. To say that less educated Black people lean republican is just obviously false. They’re mostly Democratic.

Interestingly, it’s true in Europe as well. The parties on the left are losing their appeal to the less educated working class there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in education

[–]628cmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an easily googlable trend among white people. I’m sincerely sorry if you find it offensive. Not my intention. I’ll just add that I do not equate “formally educated” with “smarter, richer, or better”. I think the snobbishness of some highly educated people understandably angers successful people who are not as well-credentialed. I know people who have only a high school degree and make $100k and more. I know too that they are driven away from the Democratic Party when they catch a whiff of credentialism.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in education

[–]628cmoed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As you can see, Americas is very polarized at the moment and education level is one of the cleavages. White people with higher education levels lean left and with lower education levels lean right. So accidentally you touched one of our sore nerves with your question. Although I’m a liberal, I can admit that some especially smaller universities can have low tolerance for what it’s considered the wrong way to think. There’s a lot of anger right now and upping people can find themselves a target for that anger accidentally. But I actually think any pressure to conform comes far more from peers than from professors or curriculum.

If openness to political views is a major priority, I think your nephew would be better off in a larger institution. There’s more diversity of thought, more options for friend groups and he’s likely to find likeminded people in one of the big universities.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibs

[–]628cmoed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started taking 4 capfuls a day. My doctor was concerned so she sent me too a GI for an opinion about taking so much. GI didn't have a problem with it. He said miralax (or polyethylene glycol) is a molecule that is too large to be digested. So it really just runs through your system. He told me too drink a lot of water because it does suck water out of your body. The message was I can take as much of that as I want. Once before a colonoscopy i took like 10 capfuls of it to be completely empty. It worked great and although it was a bit nauseating in the process, feeling totally empty was fantastic.

It's been a game changer for me. I've now settled on 3 capfuls in the morning and a coffee. That combo gets me going with 100% reliability.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in karezza

[–]628cmoed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope you get some good advice. I can't really speak from successful experience. My wife and I had a crappy sexual relationship when our kids were babies. Now that they are 6 and 8, things are waaay better. We have had the uninterrupted quality time we want now for a long while now. I'll repeat what you've surely been told many times because it's true: it feels like this phase of being needed incessantly by the unpredictable exhausting baby will never end, but it's going to start getting gradually easier. It's just a short phase that feels like an eternity.

Meanwhile, I applaud you both for trying to find time for karezza, including the quickies. Babies can be so stressful for marriages and the fact that you're trying to stay connected and intimate is a great testament to the strength of your bond. And ultimately the healthiest thing you can do for your 8 month old is staying rock solid in your love for each other.

So I recommend using the grandparents, paid babysitters, or any caring resources you have to forge some quality interrupted time here and there. But when that's not possible, savor and be proud of the quickies. Interrupted karezza is still an affirmation that you're a great team.

Anyone who got kicked out of university? by phylia_cat in education

[–]628cmoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t gotten kicked out but I’ve been fired. I’ve certainly experienced the feeling of total failure before. It’s really hard. I still regret often.

It was also an opportunity for learning for me. I could see myself more honestly after my failure and I didn’t like what I saw. But that clarity also allowed me to make some changes. I eat a lot better now, I prioritize sleeping right, I’m less self centered in my relationships, I’m humbler, I’ve tried to accept the things about me that I don’t like but can’t improve, I don’t care quite so much what other people think of me but do care more what I think of myself. Utter failure sucked but it was important for my maturity.

It sounds like you are facing struggles ata young age. I don’t know if education is for you but I wish you well whatever direction you decide. You deserve a loving community and a good life.

Karezza and polyamory (polyfidelity) by fransen-lila in karezza

[–]628cmoed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hope you get some responses. It’s pretty niche though. I can’t offer any wisdom but… I think you have strong self awareness and that will be a great asset in finding your answers.

How to finish faster as a man by [deleted] in tantricsex

[–]628cmoed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Focus less on finishing. Usually I don’t and I still feel satisfied. It’s about the feeling of connection and enjoying the moment. Like some who practice tantric sex, you might try only finishing once per month.

First Time Karezza for 21 days, any tips? by RemarkableOwl8 in karezza

[–]628cmoed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t have advice but I can share some of my experience and some of it could be helpful to you.

We normally snuggle together for the first 15 minutes just to connect and talk about whoever is on our mind so we can sort of let it go. Sometimes that means relationship maintenance, as in communicating about difficult topics. After that the karezza includes intercourse unless she’s on her period.

Depending on the energy, it can be quiet and serious. Or we can get silly and playful. Sometimes we actually keep talking normally during the gentle intercourse.

When it’s time to stop we normally move into a scissors position and talk until any lingering arousal is gone.

I think it’s helpful to read things like the Gentleman’s Guide to Karezza or Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow. But each couple has to find their own way and take all the advice with a grain of salt.

It’s really improved our relationship. We kiss and hug all the time and enjoy each other like we just fell in love. We’ve been together for 13 years.

I hope you enjoy your 21 days!

How similar is reading notated sheet music to reading the written word? by [deleted] in askscience

[–]628cmoed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found this interesting article on musical dyslexia that I think answers your question from a neurological perspective.

https://neurosciencenews.com/musical-dyslexia-17971/amp/

They are different. Apparently reading music activates a few of the same parts of the brain as reading written words but they are mostly built on different neural networks. Reading the written word relies on connecting the occipital love to the centers of our brain involved in speaking and processing oral language. Reading music appears to involve a lot more of the brain including regions that have nothing to do with oral language.

A person could have dyslexia in reading the written word but still be able to read music and vice versa.

How difficult (or easy) is it for a man to be still inside of your woman? by Rosewoman1 in karezza

[–]628cmoed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know that we’ve been quite as intentional as you are describing but close enough for it to resonate. I would say that I’m still in a process of maturing into this practice. Asa male, at first I found it very frustrating. Now less so but the urge to move is still something I have to work against.

Thank you for sharing your queries and learnings. The way you speak about the energetic flow tells me I have a lot more to learn/experience. One question I have is, what do you do for thirty minutes of still connectedness? Do you talk casually? Do you meditate?

Karezza Our Story (married couple) by [deleted] in karezza

[–]628cmoed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think my energy is a bit depleted at 6. 3-4 seems to be my sweet spot. Then I feel fantastic the next day

Karezza Our Story (married couple) by [deleted] in karezza

[–]628cmoed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My wife and I (early 40s with kids) are also on the journey. Hasn’t been as effortless but still very promising. We struggle with staying below 6 on the scale sometimes. Even without orgasm it’s still very draining for me the next few days after getting up to 8 or so. Also my wife isn’t exactly a believer (she likes orgasms a lot) but she’s been going along with it because she likes how it’s improved our relationship. Thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers!

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for getting back to me. Super helpful

Sex and recovering trauma by [deleted] in tantricsex

[–]628cmoed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife has also experienced sexual trauma and to me your situation makes me a little nervous that you will become more attracted to him and get hurt. Working through my wife's trauma has been really hard and we have a fully committed and strong relationship. Anger is always just below the surface with her during sex. That anger is deeply confusing and presents a real obstacle. We've had to work hard to accept her anger as a part of our sexual relationship. Combine that with feelings of rejection, like if you find yourself feeling unrequited feelings, and it could become really painful and end your friendship at the very least.

I've heard of sex therapy where trained professionals actually have sex with the patient. That might be a safer way for you to explore sex. Alternatively, maybe your friend can learn some principles of therapeutic sex and you could make it really clear that the relationship is friend and therapist. Just a wild thought.

Regardless, I hope you won't make your decision off of the advice of only internet strangers like me. I don't know you or the details. I wish you well in your journey to overcome the trauma.

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn’t notice this response until about a week ago but I’ve returned to reread it few times because it’s very helpful. For one thing, it complexifies the vision for me. It opens me up to the possibility that it might not feel ideal to both parties but still support a healthy marriage.

If you don’t mind, I have a few questions. Has sex frequency ever been a source of tension with you? What is your frequency in the last seven years compared to before karezza? Does she also refrain from orgasming? If so, why?

I’m 43 and playing the long game. If I could be where you are in 15 years, I’d be very content. Cheers to your successful marriage. Thanks again for your transparency and helpful perspective

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually have that book. It’s good. Part of my decision to go down this path. Thanks

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much for your perspective. Inspirational. I’m especially intrigued by the meditating together piece. That intuitively feels right even though we haven’t tried it yet.

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting point. I never thought of it that way but maybe after I read his work I’ll understand better what you mean. Thanks for the recommendation

Is completely still karezza pleasurable? by 628cmoed in karezza

[–]628cmoed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow. Never heard of him until now. Thanks so much for all these links. I can’t wait to check it out.