In last week's blog we looked at the phenomena of the sexless marriage, explored a few of the reasons such a situation can come about and discussed how common this issue has become in today's society.

We're all very familiar with the dream - the idealised version of romance is a constant fixture in the media and whether it's the music we listen to, the films we watch or the television we enjoy, romance is everywhere. Sadly though, that dream is just that: a dream. And whilst many are fortunate to find love through the benevolence of the universe, for most of us, these things are not so simple!

A simple fact of that is that we all struggle with our confidence. Even the most extroverted and outgoing amongst us struggle with self-esteem, and life can seem like a daily battle to keep your head up. Here at the London Love School we're all about helping you to feel good and find that inner confidence. While it can take a lifetime's work to achieve constant confidence, there are some simple little things you can do throughout your day that will give you an instant confidence boost.

For many of us, a lasting relationship is a primary aspiration. For some, this will be due to their desire for companionship, for others a pursuit that results in children of their own. It is not uncommon for a relationship to be viewed as a culmination of everything one has worked towards; studying hard for a good education, striving for progression in the work place and building a comfortable home can all be seen as pieces to a larger puzzle that make up the foundations of a solid relationship.

We've talked about addictions to pornography and it's potential for harm in those who consume it a number of times here on the London Love School blogs, but we have yet to take an in depth look at the effects this can have on the partner of the person with the addiction.

Once the physical spark of sexual attraction has been dimmed between a married couple a chain of events is set in motion then can prove to be disastrous. If unchecked, the lack of sex can and often will lead to many negative feelings such as frustration, resentment, guilt, betrayal, rejection, inadequacy, contempt and worse.

Being overly shy can really put the brakes on your love life. Not being able to make conversation, flirt or feel at ease on a date really knocks your confidence and self-belief. Shyness often shows itself in dating through an avoidance of relationships and dates. It can mean you are too frightened or nervous to speak to someone you fancy or feel ‘sexually shy’ in bed. Your body image frequently takes a knock, and even if you are actively dating your worries about appearance progress quickly to a halt in the bedroom. Though this is one of the most common problems faced by people every day, overcome shyness when dating will lead you to more fun and enjoyable experiences.

It's all gone like clockwork. The date has gone wonderfully, the chemistry between you is on fire and it looks like they are going to come back to yours for a coffee and maybe more. What sort of first impression will they be greeted with and what can you do to maximise this impact?

Nerves and a bit of apprehension are common in the world of romance but for some men it can affect their ability to bag a date. The launch of London Love School’s creative and engaging one-on-one dating skills course is set to give shy men the skills, tips, and practical advice that they need to charm their way to love.

The renowned London Love School has welcomed the news that sex and relationship education is to become compulsory in schools across England. Based on experience working with individuals struggling to build connections and harbouring unrealistic expectations, it’s a move that the organisation believes could help encourage healthier relationships.

The honeymoon period is over. You’ve been together for a year and things already feel a little different. That feeling of wanting to spend every second together has dissipated and those niggling habits that you once thought were so adorable are starting to grind. It’s tempting to start nagging your way through or questioning whether your partner is the perfect match you always thought they were, you might also start to think of someone else… Well don’t. It’s time to put the brakes on this kind of thinking and get realistic.

Every year more than 4.5 million hours are spent watching porn on a single online platform – Pornhub. Porn is now instantly accessible across the world, and the amount that can be found online is increasing at a rapid rate. This is fuelling the growing problem of porn addiction, according to renowned sex therapist Emese Taylor. She argues that far from being a minor problem, sex addiction is having a damaging effect on relationships and means that some of those affected are unable to find or sustain romance, and it’s an issue she’s witnessed a sharp rise in.

When it comes to sex, things can get a little embarrassing. A lot of people don’t like to discuss the details of what goes on behind closed doors, and with good reason. But this can mean that, if you’re experiencing a sex or relationship problem, you might feel isolated and alone. It can be easy to think you’re the only person in the world going through it, but we want to re-assure you that you’re not! Here are three of the most common sex problems, and a little bit about how we can help you overcome them.

For many, the goal of childbirth is an important factor in their pursuit of marriage or a relationship. Even on a subconscious level and as much as we might wish to think otherwise, our lusts, attractions and affections will be revolving around our need to produce offspring.