Have you ever wondered how to move beyond feeling like you're just trying to survive, to a place where you feel you can thrive? The psychology of resilience can help you get there. In psychology, resilience refers to adapting to difficult challenges. As well as...
Dr. Kate Balestrieri
Is CNC Kink Normal? Understanding Forced Sex Fantasies
One of the scariest kinks to verbalize to others can be centered around Consensual Non-Consent (CNC) Kink. Very few people want to be thought of as a sexual predator, and those who do aren't generally concerned about securing consent. But many people have fantasies...
Can Sensate Focus Help Your Sex Life?
In a study of 1,000 US relationships, 34% of relationships reported being dissatisfied with their sex lives. Sex isn't a one size fits all scenario; it often involves deepening a mutual connection and understanding each other in an intimate way. If you would like to...
What Is Tantric Sex? Your Guide To Getting Started
Could your sex life use a healthy boost? Trying something new with your partner (or even alone) is one of the best ways to keep things feeling fresh and exciting. Not to mention, exploring can bring two people closer together. Whether your sex life is satisfactory or...
Are Men Using Sex Toys? Yes, and Here’s Why
What comes to your mind when you hear about men using sex toys? Did you picture a not-so-discreet fleshlight hidden in the closet to avoid a shameful discovery? If that’s the case, you may still think that the idea of men using sex toys is a taboo topic. But it...
10 Internalized Misogyny Books That Can Set You Free From the Patriarchy
Did you know that feminism is the belief that both sexes should have equal opportunity in all ventures? Contrary to what those opposed to feminism may believe, it does not mean that women show bias toward their gender. True feminism seeks to level out the field...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: How to Identify It and Heal
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a social phobia involving a fear of rejection. People diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) often express RSD. People living with other emotional disorders like Social Anxiety Disorder experience RSD as...
5 Subtle Signs You May Be Experiencing Slut Shaming
At some point in time, you've likely experienced slut shaming. In fact, it's probably happened a lot more than just once. Slut-shaming is something that happens to virtually all women, not just the ones who fall under the most commonly used term slut. What's worse is...
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