Kink, often associated with BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism), encompasses a spectrum of erotic practices and fantasies that diverge from conventional sexual norms. While kink can be a source of pleasure, exploration, and intimacy for many individuals and couples, it can also evoke confusion, shame, and stigma in others. So, how do you talk about […]
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Have you ever wondered how deeply our mental well-being is interwoven with every facet of our lives? At the Center for Relationship & Intimacy WellBeing, we understand that mental health is not just an abstract concept but a crucial part of our everyday living. It’s what steers our decisions, enriches our relationships, and ultimately shapes
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Diving into the world of kink can be overwhelming. It’s not like any other sexual education we get in school or from our parents, and rarely are we exposed to it, even within adult-friendly spaces and media. That means, likely, you have a lot of questions when you even start to think about kink &
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What is kink? If you’ve been around for a while, you’re probably at least vaguely familiar with kink. We’ve talked a bit about it before (for the non-kinky, we’ve explored the things kink & kink practices can teach us regardless of our sexual preferences; and for the kink curious we put together a short guide
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Are you interested in exploring the world of kink? That’s amazing! Whether or not the kinky practices you’re interested in wind up being for you, learning there’s something new you’re interested in is always an exciting time in sexuality. And with kink, there is so much you can discover–about yourself, your pleasure, your fantasies, your
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How much do you know about kink? Kink isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. Even if you’re not interested in dipping your toe into the world of kink, kinksters have some important lessons about sex that can benefit everyone, whether kinky or not. Kink is becoming more and more mainstream in everything from books to
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