The History of Hookup Culture Hookup culture is a relatively new acceptance and encouragement of casual sexual encounters outside of romantic, committed relationships. The rise of hookup culture can be attributed to many societal shifts, but the somewhat recent waves...
Your Blue Balls Aren’t the Problem
With lackluster sex education still the norm, the notion of women’s sexuality as men’s sexuality light persists. Following feminist theory, the dominant group remains in charge and thus the subordinate, women, continue to experience oppression, even in the bedroom....
Understanding Our Emotions Through Internal Family Systems
Understanding our emotions can be quite a complicated process for many of us. Having a history of trauma also makes identifying and regulating emotions very difficult and may cause you to feel strong and painful emotions in response to certain triggers, or feel very...
Is a Sex Swing Right For Your Relationship?
If you and your partner are looking for a way to add some spice to your love life, getting a sex swing can be ideal for journeying on new adventures. Here are some reasons to take into consideration as to why you should invest in a sex swing, and the best options that...
Get It On: 5 Tips for an Amazing Sex Life
An amazing sex life isn’t simply a matter of luck. It requires some thoughtful maintenance and measures to keep it hot and satisfying for you and your partner. Although some people subscribe to the adage that sex is like pizza; even low-quality pizza is pretty good....
10 Question Codependent Relationship Quiz
The term "codependent" has become incredibly popular in recent years as people begin to identify dysfunctional patterns in their love lives. Codependency is characterized by low self-esteem, feeling guilty, and a pattern of relationship addiction. Codependency is...
How to Get Over a Breakup and Move On
There’s no one size fits all approach to getting over a breakup. This can feel especially true if there wasn’t anything necessarily wrong with the relationship.It can be really tricky to know how to accept a breakup and begin moving on from it. Not all relationships...
Lust vs Love: What to Do When They Don’t Coexist
The average person falls in love four times in their lifetime. Love is the subject of poetry, movies, novels, and music year after year. But it's not just the feeling of love that is prevalent in our day-to-day lives. On average, men think about sex 19 times a day and...
The Power of Vulnerability in Relationships
In a culture where we are praised for being a perfectionist and an overachiever, it might feel counterintuitive to be open and honest about our struggles and display he power of vulnerability, especially when we are unsure of how it will be received. We are socialized...