Writer and relationship coach focused on intimacy, communication, and connection.
Let’s get one thing out of the way: using sex toys with a partner isn’t a sign that something’s missing. It’s a sign that both of you are interested in exploring pleasure together — which is the opposite of a problem. That said, walking into a sex toy shop (physical or online) as a couple […]
The Conversation That Scares More People Than It Should Here’s a sentence that should not be scary: “I want to try something new with you.” And yet, for a lot of people, bringing up sex toys with a partner feels like walking into a conversation landmine. Will they think I’m dissatisfied? Will I bruise their […]
You’ve picked out a toy you’re excited to try. Maybe it’s a small bullet, maybe a couple’s vibrator. But there’s one thing standing in your way: telling your partner. Your brain starts spinning: “Will he think I’m weird?”“What if she feels like she’s not enough?”“What if it gets awkward and we never talk about it […]
We talk a lot about self-care. Bubble baths. Face masks. Journaling. Meditation. But there’s one form of self-care that rarely makes the list — even though it’s one of the most effective. Solo sex. For too long, masturbation has been treated as a joke or a secret. Something you do when you’re bored or lonely. […]
