Stressed Out and Touched Out: How Parenthood Hijacks Intimacy — And What to Do About It
Stress is one of the biggest — and most overlooked — barriers to physical intimacy in parenthood. In this post, I'm sharing why that happens and a few simple, body-based tools to help you release tension and find your way back to each other.
Beyond a single affair: How to heal when sexual behavior is compulsive, featuring Michele Saffier
What couples need to know when infidelity has been chronic, how treatment unfolds differently for compulsive sexual behavior, and why the right therapist makes all the difference in whether healing is possible.
Building intimacy through presence and coregulation
Learn how coregulation and nonsexual touch build intimacy in relationships. Science-backed practices from a licensed therapist to help couples reconnect.
When your mind wanders during intimacy — how to come back to your body
Mind wandering during intimacy is one of those experiences that so many people struggle with, yet hardly anyone talks about. The good news is that coming back to your body during intimacy is a skill that can be developed. This post offers practices to help you get out of your mind and into your body.
Reflecting on 3 years of practicing ‘Weekly Check-Ins’ with my husband
What we have learned over three years of practicing this exercise, and sharing a new-and-improved version of the check-in we use each week.