As the old saying goes, when you marry someone, you also marry their family. Even if you aren’t married to your partner, being in a committed relationship often means spending time with each other’s families and friends—especially around the holidays. The holiday season is known for being busy with family and friends. Navigating holiday obligations […]
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Premature ejaculation can be a challenging topic to talk about. It can be embarrassing and make you feel like there’s something “wrong” with you from a performance standpoint. However, for many men, premature ejaculation can be caused by a variety of factors. It doesn’t somehow make you less of a man or even suggest that
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Teenagers have a lot going on during these developmental years and it can be challenging to have a serious conversation with them about their mental health. Remembering that teen anxiety is common and they won’t always be prepared or forthcoming about talking to you. As a caregiver, it might feel like pulling teeth just to
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Polyamory has been stereotyped and misrepresented countless times over the years. People often confuse it with polygamy or assume it’s just a way to date multiple people with no consequences. The reality is, polyamory works for a lot of people. It’s not just an “excuse” to have multiple relationships, and it’s not the same as
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College might be stressful at times, but most people who look back on it realize it was one of the best times of their life. It can open you up to new experiences, establish lifelong friendships, and help you discover parts of yourself. So, it’s not uncommon for some people to develop depression after college
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Coming out isn’t always easy. Even if you know your family and friends will be supportive, it can be an overwhelming process. If you’re worried about how your loved ones will react, it can feel downright devastating before it even happens. That fear shouldn’t keep you from coming out and living your truth. If you’re
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Most people have a basic idea of what BDSM is. However, many of those ideas and stereotypes come from the media. Hollywood, especially, has often turned BDSM into something unrealistic and overly romantic. While those depictions might sell movie tickets, they can also be risky for people who are actually interested in exploring the world
Most people would argue that sexual intercourse is a pleasurable experience. It’s not typically supposed to be painful or uncomfortable in any way. When it is, it’s hard to focus on anything but that pain. Unfortunately, if you’re experiencing pelvic pain during intercourse, you might try to avoid having sex, altogether. But, is it normal?
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Many people hear the word “perfectionist” and don’t assume the worst. In fact, some people think perfectionism is a good thing. However, those individuals probably don’t understand the full scope of what perfectionism really is, and how damaging it can be. Perfectionism is more than just “doing your best”. It’s more than wanting things to be
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Coming out to family members and friends can stir up a variety of emotions. More often than not, it can be scary and overwhelming. You might have a basic idea of how people will respond, but nothing can ever prepare you for the harsh reality of a non-affirming environment. It’s even worse when you have
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