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If someone has hurt you, it’s important to express your needs before you move forward with a relationship
If someone is making you doubt your sense of self and overriding your needs or ignoring your emotions, that someone may be gaslighting you
Role-playing, creating social opportunities and celebrating little wins can all help ease shyness
This 15-question quiz is designed to help you recognize signs of gaslighting tactics and behaviors
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Physical and sexual violence reinforce behaviors that create a power imbalance in an abusive relationship
If anxiety is keeping you from having the sex life you want, communication, education and therapy can help
Limerence feels more like addiction or obsession than romantic love
This tactic is when one person avoids or refuses to do a task and uses their ‘incompetence’ as an excuse in order to sidestep responsibilities
Anorgasmia is a fairly common concern with a wide range of physical and psychological causes
This spiritual way of understanding a connection can be affirming and uplifting — but it can also enable abuse
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