I had a lively discussion about sex, intimacy and desire with Jennifer Jefferies of The Present Day Wise Woman podcast. Below is a summary of the video chapters. Intimacy vs. Sex @ 0:00 Here we discuss the difference between intimacy and sex, Read More
Sex
24 Sep Why is it hard to talk about sex?
For many people it’s hard to talk about sex. No matter how much you think you know about the “how-to” part of sex, and the “techniques” for giving and receiving pleasure, none of it is helpful if you aren’t able to talk to your partner about Read More
22 Jun Talking About Sex is Intimate – Let’s Talk
Talking about sex can be more intimate than having sex. The most important part of cultivating a healthy sex life is talking about a healthy sex life. The Gottman Institute’s research shows that among couples who can’t comfortably talk about sex Read More
03 May Get Clear on the Myths About Sex
There are so many myths about sex, that it’s hard to know where to begin to debunk them. Sex is much more than people imagine. It’s about connection, pleasure, play and curiosity. It’s about talking, sharing, being vulnerable, balancing safety with Read More
04 Nov Sexual Intimacy & Vulnerability: Paths to Personal Growth
Hello to all my readers. I’m posting this guest blog by Martha Kauppi, founder of the Institute for Relational Intimacy in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. She talks about the links between sexual intimacy, vulnerability & effective Read More
12 May Is your relationship charge gone?
Is your relationship charge gone? You've probably not been taught that relationships require an ongoing investment of attention, time and energy to maintain and enhance their vitality. Relationships are like gardens - they are living Read More
16 Mar “Sexual Intelligence” by Dr. Marty Klein – a review
We all want something from sex otherwise it wouldn’t be such an issue for so many people. When asked what it is people want from sex, in his book “Sexual Intelligence” Dr. Marty Klein, who is a marriage, family and certified sex therapist Read More
25 May The Myth That Sex Should Be Spontaneous
Many people believe the myth that sex should be spontaneous. This myth goes hand-in-hand with its twin – the fantasy that sexual compatibility is an “instant fit” and that sex is supposed to be easy, tension-free and uninhibited. These combined Read More
22 Feb Map of Sexual Self-Awareness
Sex is a very complicated subject. Without a clear map of sexual self-awareness how do we navigate the mystery, power, history and paradox of sex? Clear maps are not easily found. So it’s no wonder that many of us struggle with it! Dr. Read More
30 Aug The Main Causes of Sexual Problems
As a relationship counsellor and accredited sex therapist, I'm sad to know that many people experience sexual problems. I'm often asked some predictable questions about sex, sexuality and the causes of sexual problems. This shows how many people are Read More
