Have you ever had the thought, "my partner should know what I like/need/want?" Being able to give and request feedback can be a great way to ensure everyone is on the same page and fulfilled in the relationship. In fact, studies show that communication and effective...
How Sexual Shame Fuels Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
Shame can be the primary drive and stressor in sexual compulsion. Shame can turn into a cyclical pattern, and people who experience shaming messaging around their sexual behaviors, desires, and interests may feel overwhelmed from this shame, causing the individual to...
Take the Modern Intimacy Am I Being Gaslighted Quiz
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that primarily occurs in romantic relationships, but it is not unheard of in platonic or familial relationships as well. At times, due to the confusing nature of gaslighting, it may be difficult to identify if you are...
Kink vs Fetish: What’s the Difference?
In everyday conversations, the words kink and fetish may be used interchangeably when discussing any sexual desire that may fall outside of mainstream ideas of sexuality. However, there are some noteworthy key differences. What Defines a Kink vs a Fetish The...
Orgasmic Meditation: Using Mindfulness for Better Sex
There’s no doubt that meditation practices can be difficult. But what if there was a way to make meditation more enjoyable? In practicing orgasmic meditation or OM, you can achieve greater levels of intimacy. What Is Orgasmic Meditation? According to...
What is Foreplay and Why is it Important for Intimacy?
Have you ever tried to go down a waterslide that wasn’t wet? Think about how that would feel for a second. That’s why foreplay is so important for sexual pleasure. What Is Foreplay? So, what is foreplay exactly? According to WebMD, it is sexual acts that...
How to Create Safety for Men to Feel Emotionally Vulnerable
We currently exist in a society where the expressions “man up,” or “stop crying and be a man” are utilized all too frequently. When men are told to “suck it up” and “be strong” (aka – hide their authentic thoughts and feelings), it creates a sense of unsafely for them...
Possible Side Effects of Pornography on Relationships
It is no secret that porn use has been on the rise in today’s society. This rise can be due to many reasons. For example, internet pornography is readily accessible and can easily be kept private. However, compulsive porn use can have multiple negative implications...
How to Have More Sex in Your Relationship
Wouldn’t it be nice if the honeymoon phase in relationships lasted forever? We’ve all been there. A sexual dry spell is rarely enjoyable. Remember: LIFE HAPPENS! It’s completely normal to experience drops in your sex drive. Work stress, familial stress, grief, trauma,...