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Diminished Sex Drive During Coronavirus? You Are Not Alone.
It is completely natural and understandable to experience a reduction in sexual desire and interest during this time.
Many of us entered 2020 bright eyed and bushy tailed only to be …
Learning in a New Way: Foria’s School of Unlearning
Recently, Foria featured seven of its “School of Unlearning” teachers, who shared their journeys toward self-love, empowerment, and unlearning shame. These voices are important, and they have words of wisdom to offer everyone. …
Happy Pride 2020! How do we do this?
No, it won’t be parades and floats and millions in the streets this year – but Pride organizers felt it important to maintain the visibility the yearly celebration brings, especially for those who might attend the event as their first Pride, and to keep the history and the vision of Pride alive. …
Father’s Day Sex? Let’s Talk.
So, you bought the lingerie, you’ve stashed some candles and massage oil (and maybe lined up a sitter for the evening if you have children). But are you in the mood? …
Personal Space, Connection, and the world in between
Last week we talked about new love languages, including, in particular, the longing for more “personal space” while we hibernate at home. The need for new ways to connect during this time creates a variety of different challenges for everyone. For couples, learning to …
One to Watch: Normal People on Hulu
If you’re needing a bit (more) escape right now, here’s a great one to watch. Check out Normal People on Hulu right now, which touches on power, sex, and the desire to give and receive love. …
Is “Personal Space” your 6th Love Language?
Since Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages was first published in 1992, many have suggested the need to add a 6th love language, especially in light of how prevalent technology (the internet, smartphones, apps, texting, emails) has become in our daily lives. All of these advancements …
Couples in quarantine: Put the heat in cabin fever
As the shelter-in-place edicts have continued from days to weeks to months, we're all being confronted with a barrage of emotions. We may be seeing new sides of our personalities as we react to the crisis around us and the new and unique challenges it brings, and the same is true for those who are isolating with us. Dr. Stephanie Buehler recently...
May is International Masturbation Month
And it could not have come at a better time! Self-care is the key to a healthy life, and regular self-pleasure is the key to sexual health! Science-based research has shown that regular self-care – including self-pleasure – reduces stress, releases tension, helps you relax, improves sleep, boosts your mood, elevates self-esteem and body image,...
How to Practice Safe Sex during a Pandemic
The outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted just about every aspect of how we live our lives. That includes questions about sexual intimacy. Read the latest information about how the virus can impact those with whom you are sexually intimate, safe alternatives, as well as other guidelines and precautions to consider. …