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3 Reasons Why People Have a Fear of Relationships Plenty of jokes and stereotypes circulate about having a fear of commitment, or even a fear of love. The truth is, though, that many of those stereotypes are in place for a reason. Fear of relationships is a real thing, and
How to Launch Your Sex Addiction Recovery Sex addiction can damage your whole life. It can ruin relationships, cause your career to suffer, and take over nearly everything you do. Like any other addiction, sex addiction refers to repeated and compulsive patterns or behaviors. These can include isolated compulsive watching
How to Gain Sexual Confidence by Celebrating Your Wins Whether you struggle with low self-esteem or sexual issues, gaining sexual confidence can feel impossible at times. You’ve likely tried nearly everything to overcome the issues holding you back from intimacy. But success doesn’t usually happen overnight. It’s easy to see
Coming Out as Poly: Why It’s Hard to Tell Others Polyamorous relationships are still considered to be a sexual/relationship minority. That can make it hard to come out to friends, family, or even someone you might want to date. Because of the stereotypes surrounding poly individuals, it’s often hard for
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. However, even when things aren’t traumatic, stress and anxiety can lead to
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 to throw
Watch Out When You See a Therapist Advertise “Treating” Same-Sex Attractions The term same-sex attraction (or SSA) as it is often referred, is often codename for conversion or reparative therapy. If you see this term advertised by a therapist, you need to be very cautious. These practices are often built
Giving Sex Therapy the Time it Needs While working on my dissertation, I interviewed 19 sex therapists about what leads to good sex therapy outcomes versus what doesn’t. There were several factors that emerged from this study. One of the most prevalent factors was patience. Therapists risk rushing too fast,
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 for people suffering from PTSD. The idea behind grounding techniques is that they help you stay focused on the
Good Communication Everywhere Else, but With Sex “We Have Great Communication (But We Don’t Talk About Sex)” I have heard this from so many of the couples who have I have worked with in therapy. This can feel really confusing. You might be able to talk and navigate through most