Partners who have experienced previous traumatic experiences in their romantic relationships may find it difficult to fully connect with each other physically and emotionally during their current...
Emotional attunement is an essential element in building strong partnerships. It involves paying attention to one's partner's verbal and nonverbal cues, such as facial expression, body language, tone...
Sensuality is a concept that encompasses many aspects of human experience, including physical and psychological states, attitudes, and behaviors. It involves a range of emotions, thoughts, and...
Emotional Closeness Prior to Sexual Activity
Sex is often thought of as an act of physical pleasure that can be enjoyed without any emotional connection between partners.
Research has shown...
I will explain how people can balance their personal privacy and relational transparency when discussing their sexual history. Let's begin!
When it comes to sex, there are certain topics that many...
Long-term commitments often involve a set of sexual rituals, rhythms, and routines that are unique to each couple. These can range from daily habits like kissing goodnight before bed to weekly...
How Partners Negotiate Vulnerability When Discussing Sensitive Sexual Topics
When partners talk about their desires, preferences, and fantasies during sex, they can feel vulnerable due to fears...
Appreciation is an important part of healthy relationships. In heterosexual partnered contexts, appreciation can include verbal acknowledgement of pleasure during and after physical...
Sexual attraction is an innate human need that leads to an intense desire for physical contact and pleasure. It often results in increased levels of dopamine and testosterone, which can cause changes...
Sexual misunderstandings can be a source of tension in romantic relationships due to their potential for causing embarrassment, shame, guilt, resentment, distrust, fear, jealousy, anger, betrayal,...