Desire rarely fades all at once — it often slips away slowly, quietly, and unexpectedly. Desire discrepancies are far more common than most couples realize. If your relationship feels loving but your intimacy feels stuck, you’re not alone. With intention and support, you can rebuild desire together.

Unlocking the intricacies of human connection, Intimacy & Sex Therapy delves into the depths of emotional and physical intimacy.

In the shadows of society's norms lies a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon: sex addiction.

The Role of Vulnerability in Building Intimacy -In a world often fixated on projecting strength and invulnerability, the true essence of human connection often lies in our ability to embrace vulnerability.

Exploring the link between inner security and relationship security through attachment theory and boundaries.

Mastering Couples Therapy for Relationship Hurdles - Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mastering couples therapy for overcoming relationship hurdles

Dreading an upcoming family get-together? Here are some healthy ways to navigate and cope during inevitable family difficulties.

Why is it important to talk about sex in therapy? While it may be nerve-racking, there are a lot of reasons why bring up sex is important and how talking about it with your therapist can help in your healing.

Do you find yourself wondering if your relationship is worth saving? Or do you feel emotionally flooded by your partner's ambivalence? This is not an easy place for either partner to find themselves. Learning about where we are in the dynamic and taking steps to get connected to ourselves first will support us in making a grounded decision.

When feeling distant, some people reach out for intimacy to get reassurance from their partner. For others, having sex to reconnect feels too intimate and vulnerable, especially if they are already feeling disconnected in their relationship. The theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy can help us make sense of these reactions, and the cycles we get stuck in when it comes to sex with our partner.

Enmeshment is the blurring of boundaries that separate your thoughts, feelings, and responsibilities from someone else’s. Imagine you are standing in a hula hoop with your partner. If they move, your space is affected. Now apply this idea to a real life situation - maybe your partner has had a bad day and now, because you are enmeshed, you take ownership for their bad mood. Thankfully, you can move into healthy differentiation by setting clear emotional boundaries in your relationship. In doing so, both parties' separate thoughts, feelings, and responsibilities are honored.

Betrayal trauma immensely impacts how we view sex and intimacy. Something that was supposed to bring healthy vulnerability now feels completely different. So, how do you heal? The key is to first rebuild emotional intimacy with your partner.