The femosphere: Online pressures facing young women
The femosphere offers young women belonging and a strategy for a world that can feel hostile. Therapists can offer something more durable: a relationship in which she does not have to perform and the space to discover what she actually wants.
The manosphere | What therapists need to know
Many boys and young men drawn to the manosphere have experienced rejection, humiliation or absent male figures, and the influencer becomes a surrogate father. We can’t compete by lecturing. We can compete by offering a relationship that is steady, respectful and unafraid of him.
Stay Connected Once the Freedom of Summer is Over
There’s no denying that transitioning from summer freedom to autumn routines can inadvertently create distance or friction between partners.
Here are some practical tips to help you stay connected as you ease into autumn.
A therapist’s guide to opening up your relationship
So, you’re thinking about opening up your relationship?
First off, take a deep breath. It’s a big, exciting, and sometimes nerve-wracking journey to go on, but the fact that you’re exploring it together is a testament to the trust you’ve already built.
What to expect when you start relationship therapy
When starting relationship therapy, we’ll spend some time getting to know each other. You’ll tell me about the challenges you’re facing and we’ll identify goals.
Military Spouses | Loving Through the Silence
Deployment. It’s the word so many military spouses dread. The moment it becomes real, the separation brings a mix of anxiety, sadness, and those quiet moments of doubt that creep in when the house is too still. So how do you stay close when you’re living two completely different lives, thousands of miles apart?
Sexy Body or Sexy Brain?
One approach that often helps people better understand their own and another’s sexuality is to explore the theory of sexy body vs sexy brain. This concept explores the differences in what primarily drives sexual desire and intimacy for individuals.
Understanding and respecting where a partner is at any given time can help avoid mind-reading and assumptions and hopefully lead to a more fulfilling sex life for all involved.
Psychosexual therapy can help with so much more than sex during menopause
While much of the conversation around menopause tends to focus on physical symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and changes in menstruation, few people discuss its profound impact on sexual wellbeing and relationships.
This is where psychosexual therapy comes in, providing vital support for navigating the complexities of menopause and maintaining a fulfilling, intimate life – and we don’t just mean sex!
Navigating Intimacy after birth trauma
Navigating intimacy amidst the aftermath of birth trauma requires a delicate balance of patience and understanding. The emotional wounds left behind often influence your ability to connect, even when the desire for closeness remains. Restoring intimacy involves recognising these invisible scars without judgment, embracing the slow process of healing, and redefining the shared experiences of partnership.
True connection after such experiences requires creating a safe space where vulnerability is met with empathy, allowing both partners to feel heard and valued.
Loving a Highly Sensitive Person | 5 steps to fostering balance, understanding, and connection
Being a highly sensitive person can feel like you have no skin. Like there is no buffer between you and the world.
Do you ever feel like that? If so, this article is dedicated lovingly to you sensitive souls, and your partners who might be scratching their heads trying to understand you.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you might understand by the end the blessings and burdens of being a sensitive person in an insensitive world.