Sustaining Closeness When One Partner Is Emotionally Unavailable
When a couple faces challenges, it's normal to feel frustrated, scared, hurt, confused, sad, angry, and many other emotions. These...
What is forgiveness of self? It is when an individual consciously makes peace with past mistakes, regrets, or failures. This involves recognizing that these events occurred, acknowledging them for...
Self-compassion is an important component to overcome internalized shame, which can block erotic expression. Internalized shame refers to the feeling of being ashamed of oneself due to societal norms...
Sexual desire is a natural and healthy part of human nature.
Many people experience feelings of shame and embarrassment about their sexual thoughts, fantasies, and behaviors. This can lead to...
Intimate relationships are an essential part of life for many people around the world, providing emotional support, companionship, and physical pleasure.
There have been cases where one partner...
Sexual shame is a common issue that many couples face in their marriage. It can arise from various factors such as past trauma, societal expectations, religious beliefs, and personal insecurities....
Sexual assault is an act of nonconsensual sexual contact that can cause lasting physical, psychological, and emotional effects on victims, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,...
The topic of sexual exploration can bring forth many different feelings for individuals. Some may feel excited and eager to try new things, while others may experience apprehension and even dread at...
The experience of being betrayed can leave an individual feeling vulnerable, anxious, and uncertain about future relationships. Intrusive thoughts related to this trauma can manifest themselves in...
Self-Compassion for Adult Sexual Disappointment Recovery
The concept of self-compassion has been explored extensively in psychology literature since it was popularized by Neff (2003) to describe...