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Understanding Financial Intimacy: Why Couples Avoid This Essential Conversation Mar 11, 2026

After a decade plus of working with couples, I've found that financial intimacy often remains a taboo topic, lurking in the shadows of their relationships. Consider a couple I recently worked with who had been together for six years. Despite sharing a life together—bed, lease, friends, and even holi...

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How an Online Sex Class Can Transform Relationships: Insights for Couples couples communication relationship sex class Nov 23, 2024

Strong relationships thrive on understanding, communication, and self-awareness. Yet, maintaining intimacy—both emotional and physical—requires effort and intentionality. This is where an online sex class can be a game-changer for couples. By providing a safe, structured space to explore sexuality, ...

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Famous Fable of The Porcupine | On Relationships relationship Nov 22, 2024

In recent weeks, I’ve found myself reflecting on the famous Fable of The Porcupine:

It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills ...

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4 Essential Phrases to Deepen Intimacy and Strengthen Your Relationship intimacy relationship Oct 06, 2024

Intimacy as a Garden: Nurturing Love with Four Essential Phrases

When it comes to intimacy between lovers, picture it as a flourishing garden. Like a garden, intimacy evolves through seasons, requiring care and attention to thrive. Sometimes, certain flowers and fruits bloom with ease, while other ...

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Mastering the Art of Dirty Talk: A Step-by-Step Guide building sexual confidence couples communication dirty talk tips erotic language improving intimacy relationship advice seductive talk sexual communication sexual intimacy spicing up sex life talking dirty Aug 03, 2024

Dirty talk can be a thrilling way to spice up your sex life, but it often feels intimidating at first.

Let’s break it down into simple steps to help you feel more comfortable and confident.

 

Get Comfortable with Unfamiliar Words:

The first step is to get cozy with the words themselves.

Often, ...

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Relationship Dynamics: Which One Are You In & How Do You Fix It? couple dating therapy Aug 02, 2024

Is there anything more complex than relationship dynamics?

Very little! Relationships aren't perfect - I think we can all attest to that! Sometimes things can get messy, we change, and we grow. The best case scenario is that we understand the relationship dynamic we have and work together to build...

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Empower Your Intimate Journey with These Must-Read Books Jul 29, 2024

We believe that the best relationships are built on understanding, communication, and, most importantly, self-awareness. To help you on your journey toward deeper intimacy and sexual well-being, we've put together a list of books that dive into the essential aspects of sexuality, intimacy, and self-...

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All our Huffington Post Features Jul 17, 2024

 

Here’s 1 Sex Lesson Everyone Could Stand To Learn From 'Love Is Blind'
On Netflix's reality show "Love Is Blind," Johnny and Amy are at odds over birth control methods. Here's what we can learn from their conversation.

 

 What Sex Therapists Tell People Who've Never Had An Orgasm
Here's some ex...

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Understanding Basic Relationship Needs and How to Meet Them Jul 11, 2024

How many times have you heard of a relationship fizzling out for seemingly no reason? Or hear someone say, "it just wasn't right" without having any idea what "it" was?

Sometimes, when a relationship struggles, it's because one or both people's relationship needs aren't being fulfilled. If you don'...

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Understanding the Deep Impact of Male Performance Issues anxiety management arousal curve emotional well-being erectile dysfunction male performance issues mental health premature ejaculation relationship advice sex coaching sexual health Jul 02, 2024

What happens for a man he can't perform in the bedroom?

Here is a Q&A with Keeley about male performance struggles. 

How deeply do male performance issues affect men?

How do they not impact men? For the last 15 years, I’ve seen first hand how deeply male performance issues impact. While these str...

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Understanding Sexual Addiction: Signs, Behaviors, and Treatment sex May 15, 2024

One of the most common questions therapists hear today is, “Am I a sex addict?” While some who ask this question are grappling with societal judgments about their healthy, albeit high, sex drive, for others, it may point to a deeper problem. Sexual addiction is a condition where sexual behaviors bec...

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