Corri, huggggles back. Thanks for stopping by...wise words. You know, when it comes to womanhood/femininity, I tend to be a straight-shooter rather than the playful tease. It's the science nerd in me...and maybe also the fear of " using" that kind of power in that way??? Maybe because my mother was like that??? Hmmm...glad I am back here, always something to ponder.

I am enjoying reading about yours and MJ's hot new relationships, and only a tad green, lol. But I am making the mental adjustment that I am in a flawed 20 year marriage, have lots of stress on me, and a hormonally wacky body right now! And H is recognizing too that his newfound desire for me is not going to be a forever thing. I also keep in mind that this is the path I have chosen...both H and I pushed the marriage to its limits ( and beyond) with our long standing ambivalence, and we're seeing that since we aren't leaving one another, let's make it work! Not exactly a new slate because the scars will always be there, but it's a new mind frame, for both of us. It's exciting when we recapture moments of the luvvv feeling again.

You are correct that the overall eventual plan is a move toward intimacy...really touching, feeling, opening up. And this really comes from the mind...the mental desire to do this. Yet it would help to have a less physically challenged libido!

I agree that the PBTS book has something to offer, even though I don't agree with some of the premises. And this new book I posted about sounds along the same lines. Now to work on that playful spirit as well. Any erotic reading suggestions out there?