understanding menopause.
Menopause is one of the given life experiences that those with female biology experience. Though it is rarely discussed among...
books to inspire intellectual intimacy.
Of the many ways we humans relate to each other, one of the most approachable is intellectual intimacy.
why gifting matters.
Giving is ingrained in human culture. When living in stronger collectivist societies, humans often sought to give (and take) in...
connecting while apart.
Living apart from loved ones can present challenges but can also create opportunities to connect deeper. When apart, differences in...
shaping common spaces for bonding.
In the light of celebrating the end of the year, spending time together comes to the fore. During this period,...
finding balance in changing seasons.
As we enter into and emerge from the varied seasons of each year, we inevitably face changes in how we...
reflecting kindly on our conditioning
Understanding our conditioning may allow powerful and useful insights into how we feel about intimate relationships.
why certain locations are appealing for sex.
Maybe the bedroom evokes a sense of banality and routine, or other locations just seem thrilling for the right occasions.
learning from the experience of being ghosted.
There’s a lot to learn from being ghosted. The experience is a valuable one because it highlights how uncomfortable it...
shifting states of libido
A libido is uniquely individual. It fluctuates and shifts along with life events and emotions.
walking away from unhappy situations
Embracing genuine feelings can kickstart a journey of being true to self.
the secret to deeper intimacy is paying attention.
Paying attention to the small things can have big effects.
catching feelings: emotions are contagious.
Emotions are contagious, and there's interesting science behind them.
a case for taking yourself on a date.
Decompressing, treating ourselves, and appreciating our own company all are ways of showing ourselves care.
challenging the pleasure gap.
To become aware of the pleasure gap would be to observe its trail through society and do something about it.
how to host a dinner party.
Dinner parties are wonderful occasions to foster meaningful connections. How we plan them makes all the difference.
why we think the heart is the epicentre of emotion.
How has the idea of the heart formed, and what have we come to believe about it?
the myth of the “right time”.
It's easy to give into the idea of the 'right time'; self-improvement culture is partly responsible for this.
navigating differences in needs.
Although individuals in a relationship sync up to each other's needs to a certain extent, a lot still remains to...
an argument for asking the questions.
Asking the questions about the hard stuff, the deep stuff, is how we connect. It’s how we develop deeper intimacy.
you’re doing enough
The pace of modern life can make us feel like we're falling behind. Behind what or whom, no one really...
an ode to last times.
We spend a lot of energy in anticipating the first times, but rarely think of the last ones.
managing mental health on contraception.
Using hormonal contraception can be a whirlwind. Here are a few tips to help tackle this challenge.
how thoughts change your feelings & meditation learnings.
Being deeply aware of thoughts is one of the most challenging of endeavours; and it can be learned and improved.