Sex is one of the most intimate experiences we have in our lifetime. It can be wonderful and fulfilling; it can be scary and painful, or it can even be both. Our sexual identity begins at birth and forms through both healthy and unhealthy experiences. Our beliefs about sex develop as we grow and are molded by how sexuality is...
Some people feel totally comfortable and at ease talking about sex while others would rather avoid the topic at all costs. The fact is being able to talk about sex and intimacy can absolutely lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable sex life with a greater level of emotional and physical intimacy. If you are one of those people who...
Have you ever found yourself thinking any of these thoughts or maybe you’ve even said them to your partner in frustration? “I shouldn’t have to ask…” “It doesn’t mean as much if I have to say something…” “It was obvious I wanted/needed that…” We all want our partners to show they care about us. We want to know that we’re...
Most of us, at some point in our lives, go from being childless individuals to becoming parents. This is an incredibly huge transition to go through – one of the biggest we’ll face in our entire lives. It’s true what they say: having a baby changes everything: our bodies, relationships, careers, finances, schedules, and sense of identity. We experience significant shifts,...
We live in a world of high stress. High demands. Crisis. This chronic (ongoing) stress is extremely unhealthy and physically taxing on our bodies, causing problems with sexual desire, reproduction, and other intestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular issues. Learning how to comfort and self-soothe is one of the most beneficial things a person can do, as it helps us relax, rather than stay on...
Just the other day my husband and I were out running errands when he saw a side of me that he isn’t used to seeing. For the most part in our relationship I am more passive and let him handle all of the “tough” situations. Well, on this day we were picking up something that I needed, that was very...
Living on caffeine, little sleep, and chocolate has been in vogue in the United States. Work work work, and no play. In fact, researchers have found that people work more and relax less in the United States, and take less time off. All this work and little time off for personal time has resulted in more stress, higher rates of burnout, and increased...
Recently I was stuck on a tarmac in a plane. I remember feeling anxious to get home to my family and frustrated that we were wasting time because the airport didn’t plan their take off schedule effectively. If I really considered where my anxiety was coming from, it was because I was in a situation I didn’t want to be in and I had...
Do you struggle to make decisions, find yourself in dramatic or difficult relationships, or fear letting people down? Do you feel responsible for making people in your life happy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be struggling with creating and maintaining boundaries. A huge component of enjoying healthy, successful relationships is our ability to understand and...
My son has been a terrible sleeper. Recently, he didn’t nap all day, and then cried for hours and hours during the night. The next morning at church I saw a woman holding a baby who was fast asleep despite all the lights, lively music and people. Then there was me. Tired, disheveled with unwashed hair, desperately patting, shushing and...
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