Intimacy & Sexual Wellness
Libido, libido, libido – it can ebb and flow, y’all. And when it dips (and your partner’s doesn’t), it can create quiet tension. Before letting that simmer turn into a full-on boil, it helps to talk about it. Mismatched libidos are extremely common. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you or that you’re not compatible with your partner. It …
If intimacy in your relationship has been feeling distant, low-energy, or stuck in logistics mode, you’re not alone and you don’t need a grand romantic gesture to change it. In this post, board-certified sex therapist Gabriela Galvan de Antillon shares five simple intimacy exercises couples can try tonight, no planning required. These practices are designed to rebuild emotional and physical …
More desire? Yes, believe it or not, for some women it happens. While most often we hear about libido dropping during perimenopause, for some people, it’s the opposite. Some women may experience a perimenopause sex drive surge! Oh, and it’s a real and valid experience. If that’s happening to you, you’re not imagining it. And no, it’s not random. Your …
When you’re in the throes of perimenopause and menopause, it can feel like this stage of life will last forever. And don’t get me wrong, it does take a long-a$$ time to transition through. But no, hormonal changes aren’t going to impact your sex life forever. And! you can start making moves right now to help you embrace this stage …
Let’s clear something up right away, y’all: if your sex drive has shifted during perimenopause or menopause, it doesn’t mean it’s gone for good. It means your body is changing. And when your body changes, your sexual response changes with it -hormonally, physically, emotionally and relationally. It’s only reasonable to feel frustrated by all that change, too. But here’s the …
Today we’re going to talk about our good friend, Peri, and by “friend,” I mean the one who shows up unannounced, overstays her welcome, and rearranges everything while she’s here. Yep, perimenopause. For most people with female body parts, Peri tends to arrive sometime in the early 40s, though she can absolutely start dropping subtle hints as early as 35. …
Gender. Now that’s a loaded word if there ever was one. All our lives, we’ve been checking boxes and ticking squares, but gender isn’t something that fits neatly on a form or in a dating app profile. Gender is so much more. It shows up in how we relate, how we communicate, how we experience closeness, and how safe we …
As we age, our bodies change, our histories become more complex and the ways we experience sexual pleasure also evolves. So, while sex doesn’t stop just because we flip the page on the calendar (oh, hell no, y’all), it may begin to take on a different shape. Some people may notice that orgasms don’t feel the same, or they take …
Y’all – spoiler alert: there’s more than one way to orgasm. And no, penetration is not always required. The cultural message that’s been drilled into our brains makes many of us think that “real” orgasms can only happen a certain way. Nope, not true. Your body responds to stimulation in a variety of ways, and sexual pleasure can come from …
The brain-body connection is real, y’all. Anyone who has experienced stress (and haven’t we all?) knows it’s more than just a mental or emotional experience. Stress affects our heart rate, muscles, hormones, and nervous system — all of which influence our overall health, relationships, and sexual functioning. And not always in a good way. Experts across disciples have offered their …