How to Introduce Kinky Sex into the Bedroom
Maybe you are new to kink and are exploring possible exciting interests in the bedroom. Or, possibly introducing kink into your sexual reserve is something you have wanted to do for a while. Regardless of the reason, kinky sex can be a healthy and safe sexual...
Aftercare & Sex: Why Debriefing After Sex Improves Intimacy
Is sexual aftercare a completely new phrase for you? If so, you are not alone. Many folks are familiar with foreplay, but have never even heard of sexual aftercare. Practicing aftercare can be one of the most valuable takeaways from a sensual experience, both...
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,...
Sexuality Test: What is Your Sexuality?
People have started pushing back on the previously established norms of sexual identity by questioning two main dichotomies male/female and heterosexual/homosexual. The questioning presents a continual drive for the change of tide from sexual repression to sexual...
What is Sexual Anorexia? Understanding Sexual Avoidance
It’s likely you’ve heard of anorexia in the context of eating disorders, but perhaps not regarding sex and intimacy. The word anorexia is derived from the Greek word orexis, which translates to without appetite. In the same way people struggling with restrictive...
The Psychology of Soft Boys
According to Urban Dictionary a Soft Boy is a “less masculine boy who is described as ‘cute’ based on their soft or gentle characteristics” and “a F*ck Boy with a cocky attitude.” They are recognizable by their almost feminine aesthetic that often pushes back against...
What is Sexsomnia, and Is There Help?
Over fifty million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. But, some disorders are more common than others. Have you ever woken up to find yourself having sex? Well, you might be suffering from sexsomnia. Read on to find out, what is sexsomnia and what you...
Do I Need Therapy? 10 Ways it Could Help
Anyone feeling overwhelmed, struggling with negative thoughts, or looking to expand their self-reflection or understanding can benefit from therapy. Various life challenges can impact a person’s mental health and sense of emotional well-being, from problems at work or...
Why Holding Space Is Essential for Your Relationship
Today, nearly 70% of people say their dating lives aren't going well. People are disillusioned by the dating game and are having just as much trouble once they do find a relationship. Not having presence in your daily life can lead to so many different problems...