Axilism: Exploring This Intimate Practice and Its Mental Health Benefits Axilism, or sexual stimulation involving the armpit, has gained attention through films like Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), where a scene subtly showcases its intimate appeal. As a psychology professor with extensive experience, I’ve seen how consensual exploration of such practices can reduce … Read more
Navel Play: Exploring Intimacy and Its Mental Health Benefits Navel play, an intimate practice involving the stimulation of the navel, has intrigued couples for decades, with figures like Madonna praising its allure in a 1985 Spin interview. As a psychology professor with extensive experience, I’ve seen how consensual intimacy, including practices like navel play, can … Read more
5 Simple Rituals to Strengthen Your Relationship and Prevent Breakup Daily routines can strengthen or strain a relationship, but intentional rituals foster connection, per psychiatrist Jacques-Antoine Malarewicz (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen rituals reduce stress and deepen bonds. Let’s explore five easy rituals—playing games, reading together, cooking, snacking, and … Read more
Venus Butterfly: The Oral Sex Technique to Boost Pleasure and Intimacy The Venus Butterfly, an advanced cunnilingus technique, elevates pleasure by combining oral and manual stimulation, per sex experts Gigi Engle and Laura Bradbury (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how exploring intimacy enhances emotional connection and reduces stress. Let’s … Read more
Contactless Intercourse: How to Activate Your Brain for Pleasure Contactless intercourse, where pleasure is triggered by the mind alone, is gaining attention. A Journal of Sexual Medicine study documents a 33-year-old woman achieving this through tantric yoga, per web:5. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how such practices boost intimacy and … Read more
Somatic therapy: what is this method that strengthens intimacy in relationships? We often ignore it, but the body can also help us treat our wounds and heal. Certain childhood or past traumas are strongly anchored in the body and mind. To the point of letting them take control over our lives and our relationships. Problem: … Read more