- Some big challenges Sonia sees couples facing? Having a hard time connecting and communicating, leading to not growing together as a couple; "communication is bigger than the words we speak," she says.- Take responsibility for your own actions; it takes one to know one, and if you think your partner's not being a good listener, focus on yourself …

- Born and raised in Japan, Kelly was aware of her weight at a young age. "I was always a bigger kid...it wasn't until I came to the states that I realized I wasn't as big as people made me out to be," Kelly says.- Kelly believes working in porn helped improve her self-esteem and body image, and aided in shedding some of the negative thoughts she h…

- How does having a negative body image affect your intimate relationships? If you don't feel comfortable being naked by yourself, you probably will not feel comfortable being naked with a partner, Bonnie says.- What does Bonnie suggest to help overcome body image issues? Start infusing positive messages into your daily routine with Post-It notes a…

- While most people think erotic talk means "talking dirty," it is actually only one aspect of a much wider topic. "Erotic talk is any form of verbal communication that arouses desire," says Bonnie.- Feeling self-conscious about opening up verbally with your partner? Start slowly with erotic questioning and ease into connecting words to your feelin…

- Why the need for a shop like g boutique? To create an environment that promotes sexual education and a place where women can feel comfortable buying anything they needed for sex and romance, says Cheryl.- Her advice to newer couples who are still getting to know each other? Take time to find out what pleases your significant other and learn about…

- What got Eric into sex coaching? He noticed a need for people who could professionally teach how to create pleasure rather than simply treating sexual abuse or dysfunction.- He apprenticed under Betty Dodson for ten years, forming a long-running professional, emotional, and physical relationship with his mentor.- Although he and Betty were non-mo…

- Where did Dan & Jennifer get their start? They began by creating an online dating site which evolved into online love and sex advice.- How did they meet? At work! Dan & Jennifer both worked in technology and IT before becoming a couple and transitioning to the world of love and sex.- A fun exercise Dan & Jennifer recommend for couples to help wit…

Dr. Jenn, also a writer for GetLusty for Couples, is an inspiration to ladies. We met her at CatalystCon, and since have been in a flurry publicizing the amazing things she's doing to save the relationships of couples everywhere.More about on what we talked about* What drew Dr. Jenn to the human sexuality aspect of sociology? A self-proclaimed "goo…

More on what we talked about:- How did O.M. get her start writing about polyamory and relationships?- So what's the difference for O.M. between polyamory and monogamy? For her, polyamory is much more practical - it's unrealistic to expect that one person is going to fulfill you entirely forever, and it's possible to feel deep love and devotion for …