What is Your Communication Style?

Hi Readers! This week’s article is about the styles of communication. The holidays are on their way. This means more time spent in groups and in conversation. This article will help you identify the 4 types of communicators and will also give you an insight into which is the one we should all strive to

What you Should Know about Desire

Hi Readers! Have you heard about the two ways one can start to feel desire? Many of us will have experiences where we felt both of these. That being said, some people feel more aligned to one than the other.  So…what are the two ways to feel desire? In no particular order: Spontaneous desire This

“It’s time to move on from thinking of sex as a drive”

Hi Readers!  I have been reading the book Sex Ed, A Guide for Adults by Ruby Rare. Check it out! It’s worth a read!  The author brings a great perspective about sex drive, or what people call sex drive. Ruby says that sex is a motivational system and that we are drawn to sex because it’s

Violence in romantic and intimate relationships between men

Physical, psychological, economic, verbal, and sexual violence in romantic and intimate relationships between men. Hi Readers! I wanted to share with you a training day I attended a few years ago run by REZO, a Quebec, Canada-based charity. They were running a project called VRAIH (which is a play on words VRAI, which means TRUE

Join the Sex-Positive Movement

Hi Readers! Have you ever thought about being sex-positive or wondered if you already are?  Do you believe consensual sex is a healthy part of life, and that we have the right to experience pleasure how and when we choose to?  Do you believe everyone has the right to access inclusive sex education and sexual

Understanding the Concept of Sexual Currency

Hi Readers! I recently read the book Mind the Gap by Dr Karen Gurney wherein she introduced me to the concept of sexual currency. I thought it would be of interest to my readers to learn more about this concept. This concept describes the way stimulating, non-genital touching within romantic relationships helps us relate to

What You Need to Know about Miscarriage

Hi Readers, This week’s topic is miscarriages. This is a topic that we don’t particularly talk about even though miscarriages are much more common than most people realise. Among individuals that know they are pregnant, 1 in 8 pregnancies will end in a miscarriage.  The NHS states that there are many more miscarriages that happen

Using Mindfulness to Connect with your Body and Sexual Desire

Hi Readers! Some of you may know about sensate focus which is about touching and being touched. You can maximize the potential of sensate focus by beginning without any preconceived notions of what you may experience, feel, or how much pleasure it will produce. While using this practice, begin with an open mind, so as

The Impact of Eating Disorders on your Sex Life

Hi Readers,  Eating disorders can cause a host of issues that may affect every part of your life. One area that is rarely spoken about when discussing eating disorders is sexuality. For many people with eating disorders, sex is an issue. Low sex drive, lack of self-confidence, and a fear of intimacy can severely impact

What is Sexual Script Theory

Hi Readers! Do you know what Sexual Scripts are?  The Sexual Script Theory describes the way in which societal and cultural expectations around sex shape our behaviours and interactions by providing us with clear expectations and boundaries to adhere to. Sexual Scripts are ideas of how males and females are supposed to interact with each