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Intrigued? No Images? Click here       Kendra Holliday likes to joke that she’s a “devirginizer.” For the past eight years, Holliday has worked as a sex surrogate in St. Louis, Missouri. A sex surrogate is someone who helps people overcome sexual dysfunctions or inexperience, but unlike a traditional therapist, a sex surrogate does this in physical, hands-on way. Here’s how she describes it: “Imagine meeting with someone weekly and they describe to you how to fix a car, compared to someone who gets right in the shop with you and shows you how to fix it together.” Intrigued? Go here to learn more about Holliday and sex surrogacy. And while we’re on the topic of sex, there’s a slight tweak to the classic cowgirl position that makes all the difference in the bedroom (or wherever else you choose to do the deed — you frisky thing, you). Check it out. Xo, Ashley Rockman   In case you missed it If there’s anyone that sees couples at their worst, it’s wedding planners. Yes, planning a wedding can be a lovely, joyous experience. But it also tends to involve strong opinions and input from family members that can drive couples totally up the wall. How brides- and grooms-to-be handle the process says a lot about their future marriage. These are the signs a marriage will go the distance, according to wedding planners. Ask an expert   A reader writes, “My best friend and I had a falling out and recently have been trying to reconnect. What's your advice for getting through the tense, awkward small talk? It's hard when we used to be able to talk about everything.” Washington DC-based psychotherapist Elisabeth J. LaMotte, founder of the DC Counseling and Psychotherapy Center, answers this week’s question. Here’s what she had to say: “It speaks to your strengths — and your best friend’s strengths — that you are both motivated to reconnect and repair your friendship. It is also meaningful that you still refer to her (or him) as your best friend. You word the challenge so well, and it could be useful to express similar sentiments as you rebuild your connection. Try saying something like this: “One of the things I value most about our friendship is how we used to talk about anything and everything. I have really missed our time together and our honest conversations. I wish it were not awkward right now, but I know we will get through that and I am so glad that we are not letting past grievances ruin our friendship.” If it feels awkward to end there, toss in some humor by immediately following your heartfelt words with a fun memory. Perhaps choose a memory that is a reminder of how much the two of you love to chat: “Remember when we got lost trying to get home from the Beyoncé concert and we were so busy talking that we didn’t even realize until we had travelled an hour in the wrong direction!!?”   #TBT Still not over the royal wedding? We don’t blame you. Every time Harry and Meghan make a move, photographers are there to document it. But amid the formal photo ops, there are sweet, quieter moments you may not have seen. Like this pic from the Invictus Games in Toronto. Links we love: 9 Ways You’ve Been Pissing Off Your Co-workers Without Knowing It 10 Signs You Might Have Unhealthy Boundaries With Your Mom How To Make Small Talk With Almost Anyone    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe