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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...
10 Signs He Doesn’t Want a Relationship With You
Can you spot the signs he doesn't want a relationship? Before you waste any more time on someone who isn't right, learn how to decode the confusing signals. It can be frustrating and hard to tell the difference between someone who is just naturally chilled-out and...
How Understanding Your Window of Tolerance Can Help You Stay Emotionally Regulated
When someone cuts you off in traffic or confronts you about a mistake, how do you react? Do you accept the situation with grace and move on with your day? Or do you get angry and yell, try to escape, or withdraw into yourself? If you always overreact or shut down when...
A Sex Positive Guide to the Pros and Cons of Virtual Reality Porn
The adult entertainment industry is estimated to be worth $2.9 billion globally, a sizeable chunk with plenty of room for investment. It's no surprise that when virtual reality (VR) began to be used more widely in all kinds of media, virtual reality porn also...
How to Recognize Signs of Financial Abuse In Relationships
Financial abuse takes many forms and can sometimes be more subtle than physical, verbal or emotional abuse. One of the insidious aspects of financial abuse is that it can occur in any interpersonal relationship, from those with family members to a romantic...
10 Signs of Sexual Abuse To Be Concerned About
The signs of sexual abuse are not always easy to spot. Over the last hundred years or so, long-term trends show that incidence is decreasing, but child maltreatment is still a major health issue in society. The internet has provided abusers with a new, direct route...
12 Tell-Tale Signs of a Toxic Relationship
Toxic relationships can be tricky to navigate, and it can be difficult to know when to leave a long-term relationship. It can also be a challenge to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship, if you’ve invested a lot of time into it - especially because not all...
8 Ways to Identify Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by intense emotional reactions that can affect mood, behavior, self-image, and relationships. According to recent studies, the condition affects 1.6% of the general population. As common as BPD is...
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