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Sexual Health

Here are some resources for those seeking information on sexual health.

Couple struggling with intimacy in a sexless marriage (San Diego couples therapy)

Sexless Marriage? What to Do When Intimacy Disappears

Couples Counseling, Relationship, Sexual Health /

San Diego Couples Therapy Insights from The Relationship Place A sexless marriage can feel confusing and deeply painful — especially when one partner wants intimacy and the other seems distant, avoidant, or uninterested. Couples often tell themselves it’s “just a phase,” but over time, a lack of sex can create emotional loneliness, resentment, insecurity, and disconnection. At The Relationship Place, we work with couples across San Diego (and throughout CA and TX) who feel stuck […]

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Female Desire - The Role of Safety and Trust

What Men Don’t Understand About Female Desire

Men's Mental Health, Relationship, Sexual Health /

Why emotional safety, attunement, and trust are the real aphrodisiacs   Female desire is not a switch…It’s an emergent state shaped by safety, trust, and the everyday climate of your relationship. When those conditions erode, desire doesn’t vanish—it goes offline. One of the most common frustrations I hear from men in long-term relationships sounds deceptively simple: “She just doesn’t want sex anymore.” It is usually said with a mixture of confusion, resentment, and quiet grief,

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lacking intimacy in your marriage

Lacking Intimacy In Your Marriage? Here’s What You Can Do

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While not every couple wants or needs it to be happy, sexual intimacy is vital for many married people. A lack of sexual intimacy in marriage can be frustrating, even when other parts of the relationship are in a good place. Being in a sexless marriage is a hard topic for many spouses. It’s often what keeps them from getting the support they need, especially when the underlying issues aren’t obvious.  There’s good news, though.

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Cuddle Positions

Cuddle Positions – Benefits and Meaning

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Who doesn’t love to cuddle?

If you are one of the people lucky enough to have someone to cuddle right now, you know how meaningful it can be to experience comfort through human touch. Elizabeth Kirkhorn interviewed me recently for an article in O.school in which we discussed the benefits of cuddling, as well as different cuddling positions.

Specifically, the article discussed six different cuddling positions, what they are, and what they mean.

For example, most of us have heard of “spooning”. But have you heard about “being small”, “the stronghold”, or “the honeymoon hug”? Did you know that each cuddle position means something different? Did you know that although cuddling is intimate, your preferred position in the cuddle says something about your needs or preferences in the relationship?

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Is Casual Sex Good or Bad for Your Mental Health?

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 data, the average age of marriage in the country is at its highest: men’s average age at first marriage is 29.8, while women’s average age at first marriage is 27.8. As the gap between adolescence and marriage widens, uncommitted sexual encounters are on the rise. Call it a one-night stand, a hookup, “friends with benefits,” or “Netflix and chill” – all these terms are synonymous with a casual

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How to Fit Romance Back into Your Scheduled Sex Life

Couples Counseling, Sexual Health /

It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you and your relationship, it’s not uncommon for what was once a fiery passion to have fizzled out over the years. All areas of a relationship takes

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4 Ways a Healthy Sex Life Supports Good Mental Health

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Every person has essential human needs. When we don’t get those needs met, our mental and sometimes physical health can suffer as a result. When we think of fundamental human needs, food, shelter, and water come to mind. However, a healthy sex life is also an important component to create a full and happy life for many people. While it’s not physically or psychologically unhealthy for someone to live an asexual or celibate life, for

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“Why Am I Sad After Sex?” Postcoital Dysphoria & Other Causes

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It may be difficult to face or admit, but it’s a feeling many of us have experienced: sadness after sex. Even if the sex was great and satisfying, the feeling of sadness or depression after sex is more common than you might believe. According to a 2015 study done on Postcoital Dysphoria, 46% of women respondents reported feelings of sadness after sex. While there are numerous factors that can contribute to a feeling of sadness

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