With National Coming Out Day (NOCD) this past Monday, it’s not unlikely that you learned that someone in your life is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. It could have been a family member, coworker, or even a celebrity. If you yourself are part of the LGBT community, maybe you’re thinking of coming out, or are
Do you find yourself shutting down during arguments? What about your partner? Stonewalling, also known as “the silent treatment,” can be a common defense mechanism against conflict within a relationship. It may feel safer to emotionally remove yourself from an argument, whether it is through silence, refusal to engage, or avoiding your partner. However, stonewalling
Almost everyone experiences changes in libido over the years. Lowered sex drive can decrease your quality of life, and if you have a partner, suddenly conflicting sex drives can create conflict in your relationship. Here are some common causes of low libido in women, as well as some solutions. Physical causes Hormones are the first
Having trouble communicating with your partner? Do you and/or your partner feel undervalued? The phrase “culture of appreciation” is more often heard in the business world, but it applies to relationships too. Check out psychoanalyst Jordan Dann’s article Does Your Relationship Have a Culture of Appreciation? Why It’s So Important to read more.
“The more we believe in judging by potential, that what people do is not the sum of who they can be, the more likely we are to create a society that can help people move past shame.” In the New York Times’ op-ed ‘A Rabbi’s Guide on Making Amends and Letting Those Grudges Go,’ senior
Happy September! In honor of World Sexual Health Day on September 4th, the American Sexual Health Association marks September as Sexual Health Month. What can you do? Get educated! Emily Nagoski’s bestselling book Come As You Are is an excellent way for women to learn that their sexual pleasure is based on more than just