Building & Strengthening Emotional Intimacy in a Relationship

There are various types of intimacy that ebb and flow in and out of every one of our personal relationships. Emotional intimacy is the psychological connection in a relationship that allows both parties to feel secure and safe to express vulnerability. It is essential in strong, stable relationships, and helps to lay the foundation for…

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Emotional Intimacy: How can I Connect with my Partner?

If you are new to learning about and working on your own emotional stability and intimacy, you might be stuck on where you should begin with your partner. Emotional intimacy is a vital part of a stable relationship and a form of intimacy that needs constant, consistent, steady “work.” These questions are a great place…

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Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Boundaries are crucial for self-care, positive relationships, and defining what you will and will not tolerate as behavior within your relationships. Boundaries are our defined expectations of ourselves and others in all kinds of relationships. This includes what we will or will not tolerate, accept, “put up with,” or walk away from. A boundary is…

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Sickle Cell Anemia and Its Impact on Intimacy and Sexual Function

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic, inherited blood disorder that affects the shape and flexibility of red blood cells. Instead of being round and smooth, the cells become crescent- or “sickle”-shaped, making it harder for them to carry oxygen efficiently and flow easily through blood vessels. Beyond its well-known complications like pain crises, anemia,…

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Sickle Cell Anemia and Cancer

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormal form of hemoglobin, hemoglobin S, that leads to misshapen, rigid red blood cells. These “sickle-shaped” cells can obstruct blood flow, damage tissues, and cause chronic complications such as pain crises, infections, and organ damage. While SCA is primarily known as a blood…

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Racism & Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for African American Communities

Sexual and reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing physical health, emotional stability, relationships, and quality of life. Yet, for many African American individuals, systemic racism and inequities create barriers to receiving proper sexual health and reproductive care. These barriers are deeply rooted in historical injustices, medical bias, socioeconomic disparities, and cultural stigmas.…

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Dating and Intimacy with Cancer

There are many phases of emotion and getting to know yourself again after your cancer diagnosis, and a repeat of the same again during and after treatment. Many single adults going through cancer treatment and therapies choose to avoid dating and the love scene until their treatments are completed. Many feel that the stress from…

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Cancer, Long-Term Illness, and Divorce

Any cancer or long-term illness diagnosis can bring intense personal, physical and emotional challenges to the self, as well as creating these issues within a relationship or marriage. In many cases, the blame for separation or divorce is placed on the cancer itself and all the stress that came along with it. However, most therapists…

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