Fewer people are interested in having children these days or getting married, and a recent study showed that Gen Z folks prefer “nomance” to romance in movies and videos (Rivas-Lara et al., 2023).

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...

A growing number of single women are taking control of their intimate lives through intentional goal-setting, marking a shift in how they approach relationships and personal satisfaction. This ...

A few days ago, one of my mentees shared something I’ve heard hundreds of variations of over the years. She wrote: “The biggest trigger for me is a lack of response from others. My nervous system ...

All too often in the clinic, we see individuals and couples who struggle to express their emotional world. In its very gendered form, we’ll see the following dynamic — men labeled as indifferent, ...

In-depth interviews with women and experts reveal how stigma, silence, and outdated beliefs undermine sexual health after menopause, and what strategies can help women thrive in this transformative ...

Building and maintaining intimacy in a relationship requires dedicated effort and understanding. While many couples share deep love, they often struggle to connect on more profound levels. Intimacy ...

In episode 32 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kimberly Castelo and I dive into a topic that quietly sabotages intimacy in many relationships: people pleasing and sex. In episode 32 of the ...