Navigating Holiday Stress: Finding Joy in Relationships and Self-Acceptanc
The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, it can also bring heightened stress, unresolved relationship challenges, and feelings of inadequacy. At ...
Gay and Lesbian Dating: Why It Can Feel Difficult
Gay and Lesbian Dating: Why It Can Feel Difficult When you're gay or lesbian, dating comes with its own set of challenges. There are the challenges of finding networks of people who feel comfortable ...
3 Tips for Making a Commitment to Changes with a Sexual Mismatch
Everyone has different desires and needs, especially when it comes to sharing intimacy. Even when you’re sexually mismatched with your partner, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. But, it ...
How Somatic Experiencing Can Help You with ED
There are many possible causes of erectile dysfunction (ED). A medical condition such as heart disease or high blood pressure often causes ED. Traumatic experiences can also cause sexual dysfunction. ...
How to Turn Towards Your Partner by Mindfully Engaging in Your Relationship
Whether your relationship feels like it’s in a rut or you just want to strengthen the bond you already have, one of the best ways to turn towards your partner is with mindfulness. While it’s easy t ...
How Grounding Techniques Can Help You with Trauma
How Grounding Techniques Can Help You with Trauma Those who’ve experienced a traumatic event are often taught employ grounding techniques as a means of managing trauma symptoms. They are also helpful ...
How to Get in Touch with Your Emotions When You Feel Numb
Do you ever get a feeling of “numbness?” Does it feel like you can’t fully get in touch with your emotions, or feel anything at all? It can be a scary sensation since our emotions drive so much of ...
How to Re-establish Your Sexual Relationship While Dealing with Sex Addiction
Sex addiction can cause major problems in an intimate relationship. To identify and accept sex addiction are only the first steps toward recovery. Yet, re-establishing an intimate sexual connection ...
Porn in Your Relationship: Here’s How to Set Boundaries
Porn plays different roles in people’s relationships. Some people don’t want their significant other engaging in it at all. Others couples watch porn together to fuel their own sexual desires. The s ...
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries
Updated 11/4/23 5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Respecting Your Boundaries and Your Partners' Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, ...