New research shows that solo sex isn’t just compensation—it’s a stable, regular occurence that part of many people’s sexual lives, shaped by fantasy, rhythm, and internal cues more than relationship status. What If Masturbation Wasn’t About What’s Missing? For years, the dominant narrative has gone something like this: if you’re masturbating a lot, something must…
Sexuality is personal. Deeply so.It shapes how we relate, how we desire, how we feel at home in ourselves…and sometimes not. And yet for many people, sexuality is also a source of confusion, pressure, or silence.Especially if the version of attraction we feel doesn’t match what we were taught to expect. Regardless of political winds,…
Originally published on Medium You want more sex than your partner. Or they want more than you. Either way, you’re not meeting in the middle — and it’s starting to show. At first, it’s subtle. A shift in energy. A missed cue. One of you reaching, while the other retreats. You tell yourself it’s temporary….
You weren’t expecting it. Or maybe you were — deep down, in the parts you tried to ignore. Maybe it was a message on her phone. A shift in her energy. A look she used to give you, now given to someone else. And now you’re here. Trying to breathe. Trying not to feel like…
Introduction: The Affair You Didn’t Mean to Have You didn’t plan this. It started innocently enough. Maybe a late-night text thread, a flurry of DMs, or that co-worker who just gets you in a way your partner hasn’t in a long time. It’s not physical….not technically. But something’s different, and part of you wonders if you’ve crossed…
You didn’t plan for this. It can start innocently enough with a few messages. Some much needed interest or attention. A playful moment that spiraled. Maybe it happened just one time, bu you can’t stop thinking about it. You didn’t wake up that morning wanting to hurt anyone. But now, you’re here. In the middle…
At 3:17 AM, James searched: “my wife never wants sex.” Then, “is it wrong to want more?” Then, “how long can a marriage go without intimacy?” He stared at the screen, feeling ashamed, frustrated, and deeply alone. He didn’t want to cheat. He didn’t want to pressure her. He didn’t want to feel rejected every…
You’re Not Broken: The Power of Self-Acceptance in Your Sexual Journey “Real men are always ready for sex.”“Getting kinky is not what normal people do.” Messages like these are everywhere—subtle, persistent, and deeply damaging. They’re in locker room jokes, adult media, even casual relationship advice. And when your lived experience doesn’t match that myth? Confusion….
There’s a silent story going on in many bedrooms right now. It about a man who is longing to be close, to feel wanted and to reach out, but who is also afraid of doing so. We’re told that men should always be ready. Always confident. Always wanting. But what happens when the emotional toll…
You’re finally free. The court dates, the paperwork, the hard conversations—they’re done. Supposedly, you’re ready to “move on.” And yet, you might feel anxious. Or unsure. Or like your body is lagging behind your intentions. Perhaps you want sex again—badly. Perhaps the idea of touching someone feels impossible. You might be somewhere in between: curious,…
