Whether we are physicians, engineers, corporate executives, or psychologists, work is a significant component of human lives. Work and the baggage it carries may have an impact on many areas of our lives, whether we are aware of it or … Read more
Libido: A Psychoanalytic Approach
Libido, derived from Latin for desire and lust, was first introduced as a concept by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). In his psychoanalytic theory, Freud proposed that life drive (Eros) is opposed by the self-destructive death instinct (Thanatos), the interaction of which … Read more
Sex and gender; Do males and females experience sex differently?
It is quite possible that this is a question you have asked yourself a couple of times or it might be an intriguing topic of discussion between you and your friends. Having both male and female friends, I often noticed … Read more
Sex and Intimacy: The Disorganised Attachment
Do you ever struggle with feeling trapped in your relationship and as a result keeping your partner at a distance? But do you also tend to cling to your partner when you feel rejected? Then this might have to do … Read more
Pornography: Oppressive or Liberating?
Pornography is a heavily discussed topic: While some perceive porn as sinful, others see it as a means for sexual education to learn about pleasure and sexual fantasies.
Watching porn online has become popular in recent years. Sex sells.
A … Read more
Exploring Your Erotic Blueprint
Have you ever given much thought about what it is that turns you on? Do you know what your erotic blueprint is? The concept of The Erotic Blueprint was developed by a somatic sexologist named Jaiya, after years of studying … Read more
“We don’t have time for sex anymore”
Whether it is due to poor work-life balance, kids, or general struggles in life, more and more people are concerned about the frequency of their sexual activities nowadays. It is easy to conclude that one or both parties within a … Read more
Why Should I Teach My Children the Correct Names for Their Body Parts?
What happens when adults feel so uncomfortable talking about certain things, that they either avoid a topic completely or else when they do talk about it their tone and behaviour brings forth this discomfort?
Avoidance Keeps Things Taboo
Firstly, let’s … Read more
What is sexual aftercare and why is it important?
When it comes to sex, we often give a lot of importance to what happens before and during sexual activity with our partner. However, we often fail to think about what happens after the sex is done and the need … Read more
So, You Want to Lose Your Virginity?
How do you decide when you want to lose your virginity? Or with who? Or where? Or in what way? So many questions can float around in our minds when we consider the possibility of having sex for the first … Read more