2706 days ago

The 1 to 9 Couples Sex Scale

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

A lot of couples are uncomfortable talking about how to initiate and refuse sex.

It's also difficult to cope with being turned down.

The key to making “yes” and “no” feel less loaded is to have an agreed-upon ritual in your relationship for navigating sex.

Noted sex therapist Lonnie Barbach suggests that couples use a scale from 1 to 9 to indicate how amorous each of them is feeling, with 1 meaning “Not at all,” 5 meaning “I’m convince-able,” and 9 meaning “Let’s do it!”

So, if your partner initiates and you’re not in the mood, you can say, “I love you, and right now I’m a 1.” If you’re not sure, you could say, “Right now I’m a 5. Let’s kiss and see where it goes.”

The more you can hear, understand, and respect your partner’s “no” about any marital issue, the more “yes” there will be in your relationship.


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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1023 votes
17 hours ago

Wild weather in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.

Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.

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27 days ago

Donations

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,If your having a spring clean,i would be more than happy to take your stuff to pass on.I am also looking for clean jars if any one has any please.Not taking any Clothing till closer to opening.Thanku