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Is My Sexual Interest Normal? Understanding Kinks, Fetishes, and Paraphilias
One of the most common questions brought into therapy is: “Is this normal? Do other people think about this too?” Human sexuality is remarkably diverse. Fantasies, kinks, and fetishes exist on a spectrum, ranging from very common to relatively rare. That variety doesn’t make someone broken or deviant. The better question is not “Am I normal?” but rather: “Is this interest healthy, consensual, and in line with the life I want to live?” The Spectrum of Sexual Interests Underst
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3 days ago3 min read


Sex After Betrayal: Can Desire Survive Broken Trust?
Few ruptures in an intimate relationship are as destabilizing as betrayal. Whether it involves sexual infidelity, emotional secrecy, or a...
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Aug 28, 20254 min read


Why High-Functioning Men Struggle in Relationships (and What Actually Helps)
Many of the men I work with appear accomplished, composed, and respected. They are providers and leaders; men who stay calm under...
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Aug 28, 20253 min read
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