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Desire Discrepancy in Relationships: When You Want Different Things
Relationships & Communication Catherine Bryan 17/05/2026 Relationships & Communication Catherine Bryan 17/05/2026

Desire Discrepancy in Relationships: When You Want Different Things

Wanting sex at a different frequency to a partner is a common relationship challenge people face. This article explores what desire discrepancy actually is, why it happens, and what can genuinely help.

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Understanding Menopause & Its Impact on Sex
Bodies, Health & Function Catherine Bryan 16/05/2026 Bodies, Health & Function Catherine Bryan 16/05/2026

Understanding Menopause & Its Impact on Sex

Menopause affects people differently, but its impact on sex and intimacy is rarely talked about openly. This article covers what is actually happening in the body, what can change, and what can help.

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Has My Vibrator Ruined My Ability to Orgasm Without It?
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 11/04/2026 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 11/04/2026

Has My Vibrator Ruined My Ability to Orgasm Without It?

If you have been wondering whether your vibrator has permanently changed your ability to orgasm without it, you are not alone. The reassuring truth is that your ability to orgasm in a range of ways is certainly not ruined. Here is what is actually going on.

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Sex and Body Image
Bodies, Health & Function Catherine Bryan 11/04/2026 Bodies, Health & Function Catherine Bryan 11/04/2026

Sex and Body Image

How you feel about your body shapes how you experience sex, desire, and intimacy. This article explores where body image difficulties come from, how they affect sexual wellbeing, and what can genuinely help.

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Navigating Boundaries and Desire Within Faith
Culture Faith and Society, Relationships & Communication Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Culture Faith and Society, Relationships & Communication Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

Navigating Boundaries and Desire Within Faith

This article explores how to set boundaries that are genuinely yours, navigate different expectations with partners, and begin to untangle desire from guilt.

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What Makes Pleasure & Desire Possible
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

What Makes Pleasure & Desire Possible

Pleasure and desire depend on a whole range of physical, psychological and relational conditions being in place. This article explores what actually needs to be present for desire and pleasure to flourish, and what gets in the way.

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Sexual Pleasure: Learning What You Like
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 23/03/2026

Sexual Pleasure: Learning What You Like

Knowing what you like sexually sounds simple, but for many of us it's something we were never given permission to explore. This article looks at how to start understanding your own pleasure, why it matters, and why there's no right or wrong answer.

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What is Intimacy, Actually?
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019

What is Intimacy, Actually?

Intimacy is one of those words we use all the time but rarely stop to define. This article explores what intimacy actually means, beyond the physical, and why understanding it might change how you experience your relationships and yourself.

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Understanding Sex Drive & Desire
Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019 Foundations of Intimacy Catherine Bryan 28/05/2019

Understanding Sex Drive & Desire

Sex drive isn't a fixed setting, it shifts throughout your life, your relationships, and even your day. This article explores what desire actually is, why it varies so much between people, and why understanding your own pattern of desire might be more useful than trying to match someone else's.

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