MODERN INTIMACY
MENTAL HEALTH, RELATIONSHIP & SEX BLOG
Mental Health + Holidays: A Survival Guide
While the holidays may be a time of love, joy and celebration for some, that is certainly not the full story for many folks. Holidays are often portrayed through social media and movies as “the happiest time of the year” where everyone is joyous and seems to be having...
The Harmful Impact of Bi-Erasure and Biphobia
Bisexuality is a type of sexual identity where the person is attracted to two or more gender identities within or outside of the gender binary. Unfortunately, bisexual people constantly face forms of backlash - including biphobia and bi-erasure, which contribute to...
Yes, Please Wear a Condom
Those with vulvas remain heavily responsible for birth control and protection against pregnancy and STDs. Yet, many men aligned with misogynistic beliefs continue to believe they are owed choices regarding women’s bodies and further, the use thereof. Let’s be...
You Are Not Broken – Anorgasmia & Improving Intimacy
Movies, porn, social media, and countless other platforms make it appear as if orgasm with each sexual encounter is simple, quick, and occurs every time. On the contrary, evidence shows that 5 to 10 percent of vulva owners will experience anorgasmia at some point....
What is Polyamory & is it Right for Your Relationship?
While committing to a monogamous relationship might sound fulfilling and be the appropriate option for a lot of people, the idea of “till death do us apart” seems daunting and unattainable to others. Some people need more than one sexual and/or romantic partner to...
The Psychology of the “Pick Me Girl”
A "pick me" girl is chill. She claims she gets along with men way better than women. She mocks other women for liking anything that is mainstream or traditionally feminine. She'll dismiss women’s issues, feminism, and claim women have nothing to gripe about. ...
Why Do Some People Like Small Penis Humiliation?
Humiliation fetishes are more common than people realize. In one Harvard study, 46% of respondents had engaged in some type of BDSM activity, with humiliation and power being among the most popular fetishes. Small penis humiliation (SPH) might be something you’ve...
Catcalling: The Impact of Sexual Harassment on Mental Health
It is a common misconception among people who participate in catcalling that it’s a form of flattery that is harmless and even appreciated by the person they are doing it to. In reality, catcalling can be a horrifying, degrading, and threatening form of street...
6 Signs You’re Having an Emotional Affair
Have you ever been in a committed relationship and found yourself engaging in an emotional affair? This is a good question to ask, but one that is often difficult to answer. Often times, it is much easier to identify a sexual affair, but emotional cheating can be a...
Does Hookup Culture Impact Mental Health?
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...
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