Ask anyone about their first love and notice the way their eyes shift. There is often a pause, a soft smile, or even a subtle ache that rises in the silence before they answer. First love is not just ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For some folks, saying “I love you” for the first time can be equal parts thrilling and terrifying. For ...

When Lisa Phillips’ teenage daughter had her first romantic relationship, it triggered a new set of mixed feelings in Phillips and sent her on a journey of reflection that included re-examining her ...

He couldn’t speak or move, but the sexual energy between us was still palpable. By Maria Bello I lost my virginity in New Jersey at a strip mall motel replete with a red heart-shaped bathtub and a ...

First love. Oh, the thrilling rush of the high! And, ugh, the heartbreaking crush of the low. Do we ever forget our first love? No. But do we get over them? That depends. It's often said that women ...

Is it better to bury memories of past relationships, or embrace them? By Mary Leavines There is a note tucked into the center console of my husband’s truck that reads, with devotion and warmth: “I ...