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...
Finding Your Feminist Voice: Benevolent & Hostile Sexism
Learning how to spot and respond to sexism is a process of deconstruction. Although sexism creates inequality for all genders, women and girls, as well as those who present as feminine often suffer greater consequences. Being a recipient of sexism can engender...
Why Sensate Focus is One of the Most Popular Sex Therapy Techniques
Sexual problems can stem from an array of sources, both physical and psychological. Couples attempting to navigate these issues together might feel like they’ve tried plenty of different outlets to find answers. Though health conditions, stress, trauma, and a myriad...
How to Initiate Sex with Your Partner
Initiating sex can feel tricky for many couples. It can be difficult to know the right time, place, and best way to approach your partner to initiate sex, especially if you’re unsure of your partner’s desires or boundaries. This can be particularly challenging for...
How to Have Better Sex in 2023
Having better sex begins with you; sexual development can be stunted at any stage over the life span, leaving you feeling lacking, uneducated, or simply unsatisfied. Learning to identify beliefs, values and ideals creates space for adjustment and requires...
Porn Beyond PornHub: Sourcing Ethical Porn
Mainstream porn includes audiobooks, audio files, books, erotic film, videos, web cameras, images, and more. Porn can be a way to explore sexual interests, satisfy sexual needs, and for some couples, it can be a tool to connect. Conversely, porn as an industry has...
Couples’ Attunement & Coregulation: Why It’s Important
In western society, we often place a high value on independence and the ability to self regulate. While those skills are essential to our survival throughout adulthood, as we enter into romantic relationships, it can be challenging to switch from attuning to one's...
Why Planned Sex Can Be Just as Great as Spontaneous Sex
Creating a great sex life takes just that, creating. For many couples (and individuals), this is a foreign concept. Sexual socialization has led the masses to believe sex should be spontaneous, natural, and mind blowing. The notion that sex could be planned is rarely...
CBT vs DBT: How They Can Help Mental Health
So what is CBT and DBT anyways? Whether you are new or go to therapy frequently, CBT and DBT are important treatment options to understand because they might impact your overall therapeutic results. Understanding various theoretical orientations may align you with a...
Hangxiety: Why You Feel Anxious When You’re Hungover
Most people who drink alcohol socially have had the experience of over indulging and paying the price for it the next day. The physical symptoms of a hangover are well known. However, many are unaware of the psychological effects that alcoholic beverages can have on...
How to Make a Safe Homemade Sex Tape
Homemade sex tapes can feel like skydiving. Initially, it’s terrifying, nerve-wracking, and worst-case scenarios may be playing in the back of your mind. But with the right planning, communication, and trust, amateur couple porn videos can be one of the best...
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...