Relationships are like gardens; they need care, nourishment, and the occasional rejuvenation to bloom. Despite our best intentions, relationships can sometimes feel strained, signaling that something's amiss. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of daily life and overlook these signs. However, Looking out for them is essential for both partners' health and happiness.
A vibrant partnership isn't just a happy coincidence—it results from continuous effort and mutual growth. Just as a car needs regular servicing, our relationships occasionally require a 'recharge' to ensure we're both cruising in sync on life's journey.
As a sex therapist, you know the importance of promoting healthy sexual relationships. You also know the importance of helping people overcome challenges in their relationships. One way to do both is to have a strong online presence—and that's where Google My Business comes in.
It's no secret that many of us are Type A perfectionists who struggle with anxiety and imposter syndrome. We're also healers, which means that we have a lot of love and compassion to give—but oftentimes, we don't extend that same love and compassion to ourselves. If you're struggling to promote your wellness practice because you're worried about what people will think, here are four tips to help you get over your anxiety and start promoting your business with confidence.
I often hear the intense level of frustration or disappointment from guys about “losing” their erections while they’re with a partner. They tell me about how they feel like less of a man. They talk about feeling betrayed by their penis and their body. I hear about how they feel pressured by some of the masculine stereotypes of performing sexually. I’ll hear from clients that they feel like they’re losing hope and they talk about how they’ve “tried everything and nothing works.”
Let's face it, anxiety sucks. It can make you feel like a prisoner in your own head and as if there is no escape from the ever-present worry. In fact, sometimes talking about our worries to someone else can be just what we need to remind ourselves that we're not alone in these experiences and feelings.
In the last ten years, sex and anxiety has become a topic that I keep finding myself talking about with clients and colleagues. I find that it covers so much of our current lived experience in dating and relationships. Anxiety can come from burnout, relationship issues, financial stressors, political and systemic factors, and various forms of trauma…
