Navigating Desire Discrepancy in Long-Term Relationships
One of the most common sexual issues that long-term partners face involves mismatched libidos. Long-term partners tend to experience this discrepancy more often than not; in fact, desire discrepancy is so common that it is actually considered a completely normal...
What Happens When the Honeymoon Phase Ends?
POV: You’re in a new relationship and everything is going so well! You match up perfectly and everything just seems to fit. Then after some time, something starts to feel different. Perhaps you start to notice the not so small things that you didn't make note of...
Why Men’s Friendships with Other Men Matter
Humans are social creatures by nature. Most people, even those who identify as more introverted or shy, benefit from authentic and genuine social connections whether those connections come from family, romantic relationships, peers/co-workers, or meaningful...
Navigating Sober Sex During Substance Abuse Recovery
Substance abuse and difficulties around intimacy often go hand in hand. Intimacy oftentimes changes as you get sober, there is no doubt about that. Active addiction may be associated with secrecy and isolation; however, active recovery is the opposite of that. Active...
Nervous System Vagus Exercises for Better Sex
The vagus nerve is finally getting the attention it deserves! In recent years, the topic of the vagus nerve has been circulating on social media, causing this nerve to be a part of the internet zeitgeist. But what is the vagal nerve, and how can you “activate” this...
How to Break up with Someone with Integrity
Navigating a breakup is like attempting to tiptoe through a minefield of emotions, and let's face it, it's about as easy as untangling headphone wires. When it comes to parting ways, especially when mutual friends and family members, mental health considerations, and...
Technology & Relationships: Connection or Distraction?
In today's rapidly evolving world, the pervasive influence of technology has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our lives, profoundly altering the dynamics of how we connect, communicate, and nurture our relationships. From romantic partners separated by...
What is Garden Party Polyamory?
The best part about polyamorous relationships is that you can make them work for you. Polyamorous relationships are not one size fits all and there is no right or wrong way to engage in a polyamorous relationship structure. This article will speak on a type of...
What is Female Sexual Fluidity?
Why are you heterosexual? This is a question most women are taught not to discuss in a purity centric and/or patriarchal society. Many women are taught that if you feel sexually attracted to anyone, not of the opposite sex, it should be thoroughly questioned before...
How to Cope with a Breakup: A Personal Journey
Breaking up is more than just the end of a romantic relationship; it's a profound emotional experience that often feels like navigating stormy seas. Whether you initiated the split or not, the waves of emotions including grief, frustration, and perhaps even relief,...
The Links Between Nutrition, Inflammation and Anxiety
So, you feel anxious, you overthink, and your heart racing from waking up until you go to bed. Your therapist keeps telling you to breathe, but you've tried breathwork and everything else, and nothing seems to work. What if there were specific changes in your...
Couples Therapy Questions to Consider
You’ve made the decision with your partner to start couples therapy, but how to you find the right therapist? Interviewing therapists to work with is like dating; it can take a few interviews to get a sense of who feels like the right fit. It can feel like there is a...