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Spending a Holiday Alone The holidays are portrayed as a time for family, joy, fun, and celebration. However, not everyone can spend time with their families for various reasons. Some can’t financially afford the trek it might take to visit them. Others are isolated from their families for various reasons.
What Is Vaginismus? – 5 Common Causes and Treatments Vaginismus is a condition affecting women that causes muscle spasms of the pelvic floor muscles. No matter the cause, it can be very painful for those who have to deal with it. There are different types of vaginismus, and people experience
Passive Aggressiveness and Belligerence… The Dangerous Pair Several years back, I wrote an article on passive aggressive behavior, and thought it was about time to readdress this from a different lens. Passive aggressiveness is often tempting when there is an ongoing conflict in a relationship. Some people actually believe that
The Toll of Trauma: How to Heal Your Relationship When you’re in a relationship with a trauma survivor, there are many obstacles to overcome. Furthermore, it can be difficult to see someone you care about struggling with the impact of trauma or abuse. Still, it’s possible to have a fulfilling, loving, and
#wontbeerased, Grieve, Advocate, Take Care of Yourselves I want to first say that I identify as a cisgender male. I’m writing advice that I hope will help, but I recognize my privilege while I’m writing this. If you’re someone who is trans, gender-queer, non-binary, or non-cisgender, and you have a
5 Special Challenges You’ll Face as the Partner of a Sex Addict As a partner of a sex addict, it’s common to feel betrayed, isolated, and alone. Even if your partner is trying to get help for their addiction, your own needs might get ignored as they focus on their
The Hidden Harm of Covert Sexual Abuse Whether it’s in trauma therapy or sex addiction recovery, one of the most common things that is in our clients’ backgrounds is sexual abuse. When we think of sexual abuse, it can seem pretty obvious what this entails. Overt abuse involves the actual
When Is Sex Addiction an Addiction? So many people suffer and struggle with different types of addictions. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or something else entirely, addiction is not something to be taken lightly. In fact, sex addiction can be just as harmful as these other problems. In many cases, it
Does Erectile Dysfunction Mean He is Not Into You? Is it a sexual dysfunction or does it mean he’s not attracted to you? This is one of the most common questions I get and misconceptions about erectile dysfunctions. ED can be caused by some physiological issues such a hormonal issues.
Self-Care and the #MeToo Movement A few weeks ago, I watched a powerful documentary called What Haunts Us. In this documentary, the filmmaker investigates a series of suicides that are related to history of sexual abuse at a school. What happened at this school will likely anger and offend you. It’s