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The Essential Ingredients of Intimacy in Relationships

Intimacy is the heartbeat of any romantic relationship. It is the glue that binds partners together, fostering closeness, understanding, and trust. Intimacy often extends beyond physical connection; it encompasses emotional, intellectual, experiential, sexual, and spiritual dimensions. In long-term relationships, the cultivation of intimacy requires conscious effort, periodic re-examination, and sustained attention. When nurtured, intimacy becomes the precursor to desire and the foundation for a vibrant and fulfilling sexual connection. The Dimensions of Intimacy Physical Intimacy involves touch, closeness, and non-verbal forms [...]

The Toll of Emotional Labour & Cultural Expectations on Women’s Low Desire

Low or no desire is the most sexual concern experienced by women. One US-based study reported that between 26.7% to 52.4% of women experience low sexual desire. Often it is when they feel that can’t fulfill their partner’s need for sex, and the guilt that is followed, is when women reach out for help. Within a relationship, where one person feels their levels of desire (or libido) is mismatched from their partner’s levels, this is what we call a [...]