Kink is a facet of human sexuality that is unfortunately very misunderstood, stigmatized, and pathologized. Though sex can be a taboo subject on its own, when you add the inclusion of kinks, fetishes, power exchange, and BDSM play, layers of complexity can mount. A...
A Gentle Message to Emotionally Immature Parents
The topic of emotionally immature parents is an important one that is densely layered with nuance, generational pain and trauma, and logical defense mechanisms. This article is for the parents whose children have called them emotionally immature, made the decision to...
Unpacking the Concept of a Work Wife/Work Husband
The concept of a work spouse is nothing new, but it recently has garnered new attention as people become more interested in questioning why someone might want a work wife/work husband and if a work spouse is “healthy” for a relationship. Like many preferences and...
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to panic attacks vs anxiety attacks, the terms are often used interchangeably. While there are some similarities in symptoms, they are different experiences and it’s important to be able to distinguish what you’re experiencing as they often have...
What is a Chosen Family & How to Build Your Own
We can’t choose our families, nor do we have any control over the family structures and environments we’re born into. While it can be special to have a healthy and happy family bond, it’s unfortunately not always possible for everyone. When your biological family lets...
How to Make Friends as an Adult
When you were a child, it’s likely you naturally engaged in social situations whether it was at school, playing sports, going to summer camp, or playing with other kids in the neighborhood. You might remember walking right up to other kids and immediately bonding...
What is POCD? Pedophilia OCD Explained
In mainstream depictions of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the condition is usually presented as someone who is preoccupied with organization, cleanliness, and order. Many people aren’t aware there are many different types of OCD such as harm OCD, relationship...
What is Trauma Dumping? Understanding Oversharing
Most people need to vent from time to time, right? Maybe you’ve been dealing with an issue with a stubborn family member, a significant other, co-worker, had a really bad day, or might be struggling with career or money problems. It’s common to blow off steam by...
Why Do People Self Harm?
Self harm is a concept that both impacts people and is hard for some to understand. Some can’t imagine going out of their way to hurt themselves on purpose, however, the origin and reason behind self harming behaviors is typically more complex than simply wanting to...