Once upon a time the first woman and the first man lived in a beautiful tropical paradise where they enjoyed all the carnal delights. But the man got greedy and wanted to control their sex. He demanded that the woman lie beneath him during their lovemaking. But the woman wanted to ride atop the man …
Yes, it’s been a long difficult slog. At times the best you could do was binge Netflix while you tried to ignore how much you missed hugging someone dear to you . . . but you are still here and although you may not know it, you are stronger than ever. Do you feel stronger? …
It’s no secret that I am on a mission to heal shame. I feel deep in my bones that shame is the cause of so much that hurts and harms all of us. The irony for me is that if we could openly talk about ourselves and our lives without feeling ashamed, we would be …
Liturgy for Lilith I am Lilith, Grandmother of Mary Magdalene. I am Lilith, whose sexual fire was too hot for God. I am Lilith, The First Woman, who chose the rage of exile over the cancer of servitude. I am Lilith, Mother to the motherless. I am Lilith, whose blood covers the moon. I am …
Most couples argue from time to time. But did you know that depending upon the form your arguments take, they can also take a toll on your sex life? It’s true. Your emotional landscape informs and shapes your sexual reality. In order to achieve the connection and intimacy you crave, it’s crucial to look at …
We all have desires. Some of us work really hard to make our desires a reality. Others of us, feel discouraged before we’ve even begun. When we feel discouraged, it can be tempting to turn to avoidance patterns that momentarily quell our discontent. Of course, that usually leads to even less of what we want. …
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