The ability to create and maintain a safe space for confronting sexual phobias is essential for any successful relationship. Without such a space, partners may find it difficult to open up about...
Sexual trust is an integral part of healthy sexual intimacy. When this trust is broken, it can have far-reaching consequences for both parties involved, affecting their physical and mental...
We will discuss how initiating sex can affect relationship satisfaction and perceived balance. While both partners have agency to express their desires, one partner may take more responsibility for...
In any romantic partnership wherein one individual has differing sexual preferences from their partner, compromises are necessary to ensure that both parties' needs are met while also ensuring that...
Power dynamics are at play in every human relationship, including those that take place within consensual sexual interactions. This article will explore the various ways in which individuals can...
Sexual boundaries and negotiation are important factors that can affect how trust develops between partners in romantic and sexual relationships. When it comes to establishing healthy sexual...
Sexual boundaries are essential to establishing trust and effective communication between partners. Without clear boundaries, individuals may experience confusion, hurt feelings, and mistrust within...
Cultural taboos are social norms that restrict behavior based on religion, tradition, belief, superstition, fear, shame, or power. These taboos vary greatly across cultures but often relate to...
To understand how emotional repair after conflict can reignite desire, we must first define what it means to have healthy intimacy and trust in a relationship. Intimacy is the ability to be...
How does unspoken guilt about sexual choices influence present desire?
Unspoken guilt about past sexual choices can negatively impact one's current desires and behaviors.
If an individual feels...