Many people have an inner critic. The loud and relentless narrator in the back of our heads that is constantly providing evidence for our shortcomings. Maybe it's what a "crappy job" you did in that interview or why you still haven't lost the "pandemic pounds." ...
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 Do You Know if You’re Falling Out of Love?
Those who have had the opportunity to fall in love with someone likely know how incredible of an experience it can be. For many, the beginning of a relationship is a blissful honeymoon stage that tends to settle after a few months to a year or so. Transitioning from a...
Understanding and Addressing Sub Drop
You just had the best sexual experience of your life. Both you and your partner were so into it and settled into your dominant and submissive roles. The pain was pleasureful and the headspace was powerful. It was an intense BDSM scene! But now... now you have a...
How to Become a Sex Therapist: A Quick Guide
Have you ever wondered how to become a sex therapist? Its not surprising, as around 17% of adults in Western countries report some sort of struggle with intimacy, and the demand for sex therapists is increasing. When people have struggles with sex or intimacy,...
How to Heal from Toxic Shame in Your Relationships
Shame is an insidious sensation of feeling flawed and inadequate. Shame based beliefs constantly whisper in our ears “you are not enough, therefore, you are unworthy of love and connection.” Toxic shame can negatively impact many aspects of our lives, including our...
How to Cope with Perinatal/Postpartum Anxiety
While having a newborn baby can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience, it also can pose challenges for both parents, specifically the one who gave birth! Adjusting to life postpartum can feel quite vulnerable, lonely, and overwhelming. At least 1 in 5...
How to Protect Yourself from Love Bombing
Feeling wanted early on in a relationship can feel good, especially when dating often feels like a game of cat and mouse, but can too much of a good thing become a bad thing? Most people would say, yes. Love bombing can be way too much of a “good thing” according to...
How Does High Functioning Anxiety Impact Relationships?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 40 million adults in the United States suffer from anxiety every year and nearly 18% of those adults are considered to be “high functioning.” High functioning anxiety is considered to be a hidden problem,...