Sexual self-silencing can be defined as refraining from sharing one's desires, opinions, or needs regarding sex, sexuality, or relationships due to fear of judgment, rejection, shame, guilt, or other...
Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of human life that affects many aspects of one's physical and mental wellbeing.
There are numerous factors that can contribute to decreased sexual...
Unresolved sexual disagreements can have significant impacts on trust, communication, and shared meaning between partners over time. When one partner has a desire that the other does not share, it...
How do individuals interpret a partner's sexual withdrawal?
In a relationship where both partners are interested in having regular and satisfying sex, it is often possible for one partner to feel...
Sexual health challenges are issues that affect people's physical and mental wellbeing when it comes to their sexuality. It can be caused by several factors such as stress, anxiety, depression,...
Many people have difficulty understanding their own feelings about sex, especially when it comes to how they relate to their long-term partners. This can be confusing because most people want to be...
I will explain how couples can navigate the emotional vulnerability associated with discussing sexual dissatisfaction without triggering defensiveness.
Couples who are experiencing sexual...
The fear of sexual inadequacy can be defined as an irrational belief that one's own body and/or sexual performance is not good enough to satisfy another person's desires and expectations. This fear...
Early Signs of Sexual Disconnection
Sexual disconnection occurs when there is a lack of emotional connection between partners during physical intimacy. This can manifest itself in many ways,...
Sexual desire is often associated with the need to connect physically with another person.
For some people, this connection can be complicated by underlying feelings of fear and insecurity related...