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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. …
Coronavirus, Quarantine and Porn
Although it’s become somewhat of a joke (what else are people supposed to do locked up in their houses?), there’s no denying the reality: porn-watching has become even more of an American pastime right now as we all seek ways to occupy our time sheltering at home. Many porn sites have reported huge increases in traffic, and one has even offered its premium service free …
Coronavirus: Other Things to Talk About
Inevitably, we’re talking about the coronavirus. How can we not? We all have questions, we’re concerned, and a lot of us are, frankly, getting tired of the work it takes to stay happy and focused in a time like this. In the middle of that, it seems almost impossible not to talk about the coronavirus because right now, it’s the topic dominating most of our minds.
But what do we do when the corona virus conversation just gets to be too much? It can happen to anyone at any time and as with anything else, it’s perfectly okay to say “I’m sorry. I don’t want to/can’t do this right now. I need to change it up.” Here’s a great list of 80 other things to talk about while we all shelter i place. …
Staying Home and Staying Sane
This isn’t easy for any of us. If staying at home is bringing new challenges to your relationship, I’m here to help, too. How are you handling the times? I’d love to hear from you, and if I can be of assistance to you right now, please reach out. …
Social Distancing and Intimacy
It may seem strange to talk of intimacy and connection when work and social engagements are being canceled and we’re being asked to distance ourselves from each other. If we are still working, likely we’re doing that at home, feeling isolated or spending a lot more time with each other than we normally do. What does this mean for staying connected to those we love? How do we maintain the intimacy in our relationships right now? We may need to learn new language to express our feelings, our need for personal space and quiet time, or our longing for connection and intimacy. …