MODERN INTIMACY
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The Pros and Cons of Social Media on Sexuality
In today’s day and age, people live in a digital world. Even within the past 5 years, social media use has increased by a dramatic 93%. There were over 3.81 billion users of social media sites in 2020 on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram Twitter, and Snapchat to...
7 Not-So-Obvious Signs of Internalized Misogyny
Internalized misogyny is more prevalent in our society than you might think at first glance. Research shows that many women regularly struggle with the negative psychological and physical impacts. But, how do you recognize when internalized misogyny is affecting your...
Sex and Anxiety: Get Out of Your Head in Bed
Sex isn’t the ideal time for rumination but anxiety often shows up uninvited. If you’re thinking about how the sheets are getting dirty, you're surely not thinking about pleasure and having enjoyable sex. How Does Anxiety Impact Sex? Anxiety is an emotion that traps...
How Does Purity Culture Trauma Impact Sexuality?
There are some topics that people tend to tread lightly around. One of those topics is religion. Although discussions about religion deserve sensitivity and open-mindedness, there are some problematic elements that are too harmful to ignore, such as purity culture...
Sober Dating: 10 Tips for Healthy Dating in Recovery
Dating in today’s climate can be a difficult venture. Tag on recovery from addiction and the challenges can compound. People in the early stages of addiction recovery may crave the validation and distraction that can be found in dating, but this may not be the best...
13 Tips for How to Heal From a Toxic Relationship
Toxic relationships can be different for everyone. They don't always tart out toxic, so it can be tricky to identify if you are in an unhealthy relationship. Even if you have identified it, it can be really hard to leave the partner for many different reasons. While...
13 Sex Therapy Books That Will Change Your Life
Sex is one of the most crucial parts of life. It's responsible for the existence of humans and many of the problems that humans experience. Sex is complicated for everyone and some more than others. If you need help with a problem in your sex life, you want to...
Understanding Premature Ejaculation + What You Can Do About It
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a struggle, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to overcome by any means. If you or someone you love has premature ejaculation issues, then you might be thinking that it's all over - your sexual life is finished. However, that's just...
Cognitive Dissonance and Relationships
Think back to a time where you had to do something you did not fully want to do… perhaps going to your partner's favorite restaurant simply because it was easy. What about doing something you knew you shouldn't have been doing… such as watching the next episode of the...
Breaking Trauma Bonds One Step At a Time
Breaking a trauma bond can feel insurmountable at times. Its often a relationship that feels draining, crazymaking, or outright toxic. There’s a part of you that knows the relationship is unhealthy and wreaking havoc on your mental health, but the idea of leaving is...
Retroactive Jealousy: What It Is and How You Can Overcome It
Everyone has experienced jealousy before, but usually its jealousy in the moment. It might be over the mocha your best friend had at lunch while you suffered through a salad. Or, maybe it's over your boss's shiny new Ferrari. However, retroactive jealousy occurs when...
Why Do I Cry After Sex? It Could Be Postcoital Dysphoria
You’ve just finished having sex—and you burst into tears. Whether it’s a few sobs or a full blubber-fest, Postcoital Dysphoria can be a confusing experience for you and your partner, and leave you wondering, "Why do I cry after sex?" While crying after sex may feel a...
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