Intimacy & Connection for Asexual Individuals

For asexual individuals, intimacy can be understood beyond sexual attraction and encompass emotional, intellectual, and physical connections that do not involve sex. Asexual people may still experience pleasure from non-sexual physical contact like cuddling, kissing, massaging, holding hands, or sharing a bed. Open communication about boundaries and individual needs is crucial for building intimacy within…

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Autism, Intimacy & Sex

For those individuals who have autism, intimacy and sexuality can be some of the hardest challenges within relationships to conquer. Many struggle with these things because it involves handling sensory experiences, mixed with complex feelings of relational and communicative connection, and trying to manage figuring out how to deal with the sexual feelings and needs…

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Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a rare genital based skin condition that is itchy, painful, and changes the physical makeup of the vagina, labia, and anus. This does not only affect women, but also men and the head of the penis. This can create painful skin, touch, or sexual activities including intercourse. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic…

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Signs You might be Asexual

An “asexual partner” is a partner who has no desire to have sexual intercourse, or preform sex acts, with someone, and often does not experience sexual attraction in a sexual manner. Asexuality is a sexual orientation, neither a choice nor medical ailment. Being asexual is simply part of who someone is. These signs might indicate…

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Penis Captivus

Did you know that in certain conditions a penis CAN get stuck inside of a vagina? Pick your mouth up off the floor! It’s true that this rare condition can be problematic for many couples and occur for many different reasons. In short, during penetrative intercourse, the penis becomes stuck inside of the vagina or…

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The Types of Intimate Touch

Intimacy is a vital aspect of human connection and life. Learning the various types of intimacy and how these “types” ebb and flow in and out of our lives and relationships daily can help to better understand and work through troubles. Physical intimacy also includes intimate touch, which is a big aspect of a couple’s…

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Exploring & Broadening Sexual Boundaries with your Partner

Many couples find themselves stuck in a sexual “rut,” or lost under the stressors of life unable to reconnect in the ways that they really want to. It can be more challenging to work through these “sexual blocks” when complicated situations arise, like cancer, long-term illness, or other major life changes. It is common to…

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Menopause: Understanding Body Changes

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a person’s reproductive years, but it is also a complex and often misunderstood transition. As estrogen and other hormones decline, a wide range of changes can occur throughout the body, some subtle, others more dramatic. While every experience is unique, knowing what to expect…

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