How to Say “No” to Sex At Any Time
Saying "no" to sex doesn’t mean never. It might mean, “not right now”, “I’m not there yet”, “I’m tired”, “I don’t think I trust you yet”, and so on. Saying "no" can come with a wave of emotions and unpleasant responses, but there is no reason to keep having unwanted...
How Do You Stop Recovering From Infidelity and Start Healing?
Infidelity in committed relationships is far too common. Studies show that between 20-40% of American men will have an affair and about 20-25% of women. When a betrayal has happened in your committed relationship, it feels like the floor has fallen out from underneath...
Developing Hot + Healthy Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is a form of trauma that impacts most, if not all, communities worldwide. If a person hasn't experienced sexual trauma themselves, there is likely someone in their inner circle who has. The impacts of sexual trauma can show...
How to Heal From Codependency
Living in a codependent relationship of any kind makes life imbalanced. Whether you're codependent with another individual or you have an addiction issue, it's tough to unwind the net that the comfort of dependency has created, but in this article, you will learn some...
Is Your Husband Addicted to Porn? A Sex Therapist Describes the Signs
If you're asking yourself the question, "Is my husband addicted to porn?" it can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience. A lot of women can end up blaming themselves and developing feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty in their marriage. Please remember...
Coping With Emotional Incest Syndrome: A Survivor’s Guide
Love rules your life. But sometimes it's not the right kind of love. That is the case for survivors of an emotional incest syndrome. Many people think they had a good upbringing. But then issues arise. They find themselves cheating on their partners, or they feel...
Recognizing the Signs of Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
Do you feel worthless, guilty and continually walking on eggshells and doubting your ability to make decisions? These are some of the ravaging effects of narcissistic abuse syndrome that can leave you feeling trapped, helpless and depressed. When you've been in...
Fawn Response: A Trauma Response + The Reason for People-Pleasing Behavior
When the going gets tough in your relationships, what is your gut reaction? Do you feel like you spend most of your time pleasing other people? Or do you have a hard time knowing how to meet your needs? Maybe you feel like you don't see a fight response or flight...
What Is Gender Identity? Definitions, Examples, and Insights
Have you ever thought about gender identity? If you’re not familiar with the term, gender identity is an innate feeling inside of people that allows them to define and understand who they are -- male, female, both, neither, or anywhere else on the vast spectrum. In...
Toxic Relationship Quiz: Are You in a Toxic Relationship?
A survey by Daily Mail found that 6 in 10 people stay in unfulfilling or toxic relationships. There are many reasons why you might not want to leave a bad relationship. Maybe you're used to compromising. Maybe you have children together. Maybe you have other stakes in...
How Does Trauma Affect the Brain?
According to the National Council for Behavioral Health, 70% of adults in the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. Do you think you could be one of them? Though only 70% of people have experienced trauma firsthand, everyone is...
Take This Free Attachment Style Quiz to Find Out How Your Attachment Type Impacts Your Relationships
Ever taken an Attachment Style Quiz? It can be very helpful in understanding your relationships. Bonding serves as an important survival tool of the species. According to Attachment Theory, humans develop attachment styles during early childhood. They evolve out of...
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