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Articles & Videos by Jodie Shea. Read to learn more about relationships, sex, and more!
The Closet Doesn’t Disappear in a Relationship: Understanding Discordant Outness
Pride Month encourages to live openly and celebrate who you are, but every person's relationship with the closet moves at its own pace. For many LGBTQ+ couples, discordant outness quietly becomes one of the most painful and least-talked-about sources of conflict in a...
The Mental Load and Burnout on Women (And Why It’s Not Just About Being Busy)
Every single day, women across the globe perform three-quarters of the world's unpaid work. That's 11 billion hours. This labor (personal care, housework, managing the household) is the bedrock of our families and economies. And yet? It remains largely invisible in...
Understanding Sexual Violence and How Communities Can Fight Back
Sexual assault is a widespread and deeply rooted problem. It affects millions of people across the United States every year. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the scale of this crisis is enormous. One in five women in the U.S. has been...
How Autistic Adults Create Authentic Connections in Relationships
As we observe Autism Awareness Month, let's talk about something I see all the time in my practice: the absolute chaos that happens when Autistic individuals (or neurodivergent in general) are expected to follow neurotypical "relationship scripts." You know what I...
Menopause and Relationships: How to Navigate Intimacy During the Transition
Menopause is a natural biological milestone, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood phases of a woman's life. Defined as the point when you've gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, it marks the end of your reproductive years. In honor of Women's...
How One Partner’s Trauma Shapes the Couple
Trauma doesn't exist in isolation. It lives within the relationship system. When one partner carries a history of Cumulative Childhood Trauma (CCT) – experiences like neglect, abuse, or witnessing violence – the effects ripple far beyond their own internal world....
Understanding Asexuality: Why It’s a Valid Identity, Not a Disorder
In my work as a sex therapist, one of the most common questions I hear from women exploring their sexual identity is: "Is something wrong with my libido?" This is absolutely a valid question, especially in a culture that often frames sexuality as essential to health,...
This Is Why Neurodivergent Couples Just “Get” Each Other
For many neurodivergent individuals, the world of romance can feel like a "complicated world to navigate." Traditional dating rules and social expectations don't quite fit. But emerging research across psychology, neuroscience, and social studies is revealing a...
New Year Reset: Building Emotional and Physical Connection
As we enter 2026, many of us are setting goals around fitness, finances, or career growth. But what about one of the most meaningful aspects of your life... The emotional and physical connection you share with your partner? True intimacy isn't just about attraction or...
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