An STI is a sexually transmitted infection, which as the name implies, is an infection that is transmitted through sexual activity from one partner to another. Common STI’s include chlamydia, genital herpes, warts, gonorrhoea and syphilis. A person with an … Read more
5 Ways Sex Therapy Can Help My Sex Life
Sex Therapy, or Sex and Reltaionship Therapy, is a form of therapy where the main focus lies on sexual and / or relationship difficulties. The therapist and the client explore the presenting and immediate difficulty; this may be problems with … Read more
Lis-Sieħba M’Għadnix Naraha Attraenti
“X’differenza! Qabel kienet tassew toġgħobni u qas kien jirnexxielna nneħħu jdejna minn ta’ xulxin, u issa xejn!” Jista’ jagħti l-każ li, wara ċertu żmien, lis-sieħba tiegħek ma tibqax taraha attraenti bħalma kont qabel u, minħabba f’hekk, ir-relazzjoni ta’ bejnietkom ma … Read more
3 ways how a good night’s sleep benefits your relationship
The quality of our sleep and our mental wellbeing are very strongly linked. The better the quality of our sleep is, the more energized and in control of our emotions we will likely be during the day. On the other … Read more
BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘
‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’
‘You are right about that, but I am …’
These statements are few exemplary snippets from a couple therapy session. While I was … Read more
How to Support my Friend who’s Trans
People in the trans community face many obstacles as a result of their gender identity, including social hurdles, such as bullying, and personal distress, such as that caused by gender dysphoria. Transgender individuals might experience diverse drawbacks when it comes … Read more
How do I tell my boyfriend that I’m trans?
Coming out as trans to your boyfriend can be very difficult. You might be worried that he won’t look at you in the same way anymore; he’ll feel uncomfortable with the fact that you weren’t born a woman/man, or perhaps … Read more
Why do people have sex?
Why do people have sex? The answer might seem pretty obvious. This is because most people assume that the motivation behind having sex is simple in nature; that people have sex either to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve … Read more
Four Unwelcomed Horsemen in Relationships – Part 2
What makes a successful relationship? Is it being so compatible as partners that there is no conflict? Not only does it sound unrealistic but science also disagrees. Conflict is a natural part of all relationships. What matters is the way … Read more
Error 404: No efficient Communication has been found
How many times did you wish communication with others would be easier? How many times did you feel like your message got misunderstood or “lost in the translation”? How many times have you been “listening” to someone without really paying … Read more