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Let’s Talk About (Period) Sex, Baby
The menstruation copulation. The bloodbath bang. The “I’m not pregnant” intercourse. Whatever you want to call it, period sex needs to be addressed right now. The relationship a girl has with her period can be so complicated, and there’s little reprieve or escape for...
Couples’ Therapy + Relationships | Using the PACT Model
Couples' Therapy + Relationships | Using the PACT Model In this video, Dr. Kate Balestrieri sits down with Dr. Hans Jorg Stahlschmidt to discuss the PACT model for couples therapy and relationships. YouTube: SUBSCRIBE TODAY The...
The Truth About Low Testosterone
Hypogonadism or low testosterone is a common condition seen in men as they age. Testosterone is the male sex hormone produced primarily by the testicles. The testicles are stimulated by secretion of LH and FSH by the pituitary gland to produce testosterone (T) and...
How to Spot Jealousy in Relationships + How to Deal with It
Jealousy is an instinctual response. It is a feeling that comes from a sense of survival tactics in evolutionary terms. Jealousy’s purpose is to avoid betrayal, obtain a sense of control, and seek reassurance after a real or perceived threat. Jealousy is an emotional...
Happy National Orgasm Day!
** Sound NSFW!*** Generally celebrated in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, National Orgasm Day is July 31st, 2020. Modern Intimacy got the celebration started with this cheeky video filled with facts about the Big O! Did you even...
What is Betrayal Trauma? Learn How to Heal
Betrayal trauma is not often discussed, but anyone who has experienced betrayal can attest to its abject devastation. Trauma is often discussed in the context of significant disturbing events such as sexual assault, near death experiences, combat, natural disasters,...
Do Men Fake Orgasms?
Can men fake an orgasm? Pleasuring one's partner can be natural for some, but exceptionally tricky for others. How do you tell your partner exactly what you need in bed? What will they think? Should you just fake it? Questions like these can arise, and you may find...
History of the AIDS Epidemic
History of HIV/AIDS The history of the AIDS epidemic is wrought with pain. The HIV/AIDS virus entered The United States in 1970, beginning in New York City and making its way across the country to California, resulting in what we know today as the AIDS epidemic in the...
Surviving the AIDS Epidemic: Resilience + Guilt
Being the sole survivor of a plague made me feel like the lone wolf for much of my life. You see, I am an HIV survivor and for some reason I never acquired HIV while all my friends did. That numbered over 100 and I lost them all. People seem to tell me that I am so...
Diabetes in The Bedroom
If you have diabetes, you know that it follows you everywhere you go, even into the bedroom. When it does, it can cause numerous problems, including erection challenges, reduced libido, vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, orgasm difficulties, and mood swings. If...
Covert Sexual Trauma: When there is no history of sexual abuse, but it feels like there was.
Covert sexual trauma is an insidious experience, and not one of the types of abuse often discussed. There are various ways an individual can experience sexual trauma. Some of the most common ways are through experiencing unwanted sexual touching, groping, and...
Living Apart Together, You and Me?
Some couples who are living apart, together have bucked the trend of of living under one roof and share a bed. Why? Well, history lent itself to cohabitation due to societal norms of marriage and gendered roles. Today, a growing population of individuals are choosing...
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