The importance of ritualized affection for sustaining long-term passion has been a subject of debate among psychologists, sociologists, and relationship experts for decades. While some argue that it...
In the context of transitional life events, such as marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, divorce, or loss, erotic rituals can play an important role in providing relational stability, anchoring intimacy,...
Why do erotic rituals sometimes become mechanical or repetitive, and how does this rigidity reflect unconscious fears of spontaneity, failure, or relational instability?
Erotic rituals can involve...
Fetishism is often associated with sexual behavior that involves an object, body part, or activity outside of the norm. But what makes these things so appealing to some people? In this article, we...
Erotic rituals can provide stability and continuity in individuals' lives during times of transition by anchoring relational and emotional structures through symbolic acts. When faced with...
Emotional Attunement in Intimate Relationships
Emotional attunement is a crucial aspect of maintaining intimacy in any relationship that has experienced significant conflict. It involves being...
The term "shared daily ritual" refers to any behavior that is repeated regularly between two people who are in an intimate relationship. This can include things like holding hands, sharing a kiss...
Fetishes as Unconscious Coping Devices for Stress and Trauma
Fetishes are often thought of as unusual or even perverse behaviors that people develop to get off on something outside of their sexual...
Erotic rituals play an important role in providing emotional safety to individuals experiencing periods of relational uncertainty. During times when relationships are at risk of breaking up, erotic...
I will be discussing why erotic rituals often rely on repetitive symbolic acts and how these acts contribute to psychological safety, predictability, and emotional anchoring in intimate...