Tag: Intimacy Issues
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The Silent Struggle: Why Men Wait So Long to Start Therapy (And Why It’s Time to Stop)
The Pressure to be “Fine” If you’re a man in today’s world, you’ve been given an unspoken playbook: Be strong. Be successful. Be the provider. And, above all, be ok. The problem is, suppressing stress, anxiety, relationship dissatisfaction, and grief doesn’t make anything go away; it just turns it into an ever-growing invisible weight. Eventually,…
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What is Kink-and-Poly Aware Therapy, and Why Does it Matter?
Beyond Non-Judgmental When seeking a therapist, many people look for a non-judgmental space. For members of the Kink, BDSM, or Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM/Poly) communities, “non-judgmental” isn’t enough; it is the bare minimum. You need a clinician who is truly Kink-and-Poly Aware and Affirming, so you feel seen and respected in your identity. For too long,…
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How ADHD Impacts Intimacy: 5 Practical Tools for Neurodiverse Couples
The Unseen “ADHD Tax” on Relationships Are you constantly caught in the same painful cycle? One partner feels perpetually criticized or misunderstood, while the other feels unloved, unseen, or like a nagging “manager.” If this sounds familiar, and one or both of you live with Adult ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), you are not alone. ADHD isn’t…
