One afternoon I found myself driving in an unfamiliar part of the city, completely turned around and flustered, when a…
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Sexual Mindfulness
Live Mindfully and Embrace Your Sexuality
Rachel sits across from a woman she has never met and explains why she hates sex. Lindsey, a sex therapist,[1]…
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How Mindful Am I?
You’ve likely heard the word mindfulness being used recently–it’s become a bit of a buzzword in society, but what is it…
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Cultural Influences & Sexuality: Lessons From Iran
In ancient Iran, there was a ceremony commonly known as Ajil-e Moshgel Gosha, which literally means, “problem-solving nuts.” This ceremony…
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The “Shoulds” of Sex
“Stop should-ing all over yourself!” The class was shocked. Did our teacher just say that? (If it doesn’t sound strange…
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Creating Mindful Exercises
Here are some exercises that you can try with your partner to increase your mindfulness. Try to practice for the…
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