Is Couples Therapy Worth It?
The Benefits and Costs of Seeking Therapy for a Couple Miriam and Josh, a young couple who had been married for five…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Turn Towards Each Other, Not Away.
… It is important to do this because it breaks down human self-delusion and isolation. It is important to do this because in doing…
When “Perfect” Gets in the Way of Pleasure: Rigidity, Armoring & Sexual Connection
Erica* appeared confident; a poster child for the American beauty standard. Straight white teeth. Long, sleek blonde hair. Strong, upright posture. A…
Male Sexual Confidence: Why Does it Matter in a Relationship?
“Men think she’s not interested in sex, but it’s not that… she’s not interested in the sex she’s gonna have. In order…
My 7 Favorite Relationship Boosters & Intimacy Upgrades – Just in Time for the Holidays
Is there anything more important to us than our close relationships? More central to our well-being? Likely not. From the moment of our…
Men and the Changing Face of Self-Esteem
How do you feel about yourself? No, how do you really FEEL about your “self,” your personhood? How do you feel about…
Men, Vulnerability & Close Relationships
It is no secret that many men are raised from boyhood to dismiss their feelings; to treat them as of lesser importance…
The History of ‘Guilty Pleasure’
I have a radical idea: …let’s take down the term “guilty pleasure.” What if we stop feeling guilty about pleasure and the…
6 Ways to Escape the Pleasure Paradox
Too Busy for Pleasure? Don’t worry, feeling sensual and getting sh*t done are not mutually exclusive. “If the world were merely seductive,…