Category Archives: couple counselling
Intimacy Workshops (with no nakedness!)
Do you want to deepen your intimacy in your relationship? Or build on work you’re doing in psychosexual or couple counselling? Priya Tourkow‘s workshop on Sunday November 16th has a few early bird spots left on it. (Workshop Details) Priya is warm, kind … Continue reading
Where would you say your relationship has got to on Dawn French’s scale?
Enduring Love? A possibility in the 21st Century and what does it look like?
The Launch of Open University’s Enduring Love? Project brought interesting findings – many seen in the press this week. The summary document can be seen here but it’s worth taking some time to think whether you want and Enduring Love. Why … Continue reading
Vulval Pain – Sex and Intimacy
A few months ago I attended the Vulval Pain Society’s National Workshop. I was struck but how many partners were in the audience. There was a noticable difference in the couples’ ages. I spoke to an older gentleman, who had … Continue reading
Sexuality and Cancer
I recently wrote a brief introduction to psychosexual therapy for Dimbleby Cancer Care ‘s magazine – DCC news. Psychosexual therapy, for couples or individuals, is sometimes available through your local service. I know it is in no way a full … Continue reading
Negotiate your way through sex parties
EffiMai writes in a witty style to guide you through sex parties. Written for lesbians – but I think this advice can be applied to anyone wanting to head to an organised event. Avoid the event where the Pringle bowl … Continue reading
Keeping Desire Alive in Long Term Relationships
Esther Perel brings a fresh perspective on her TED talk here
Valentines Day – just for ‘The One’ ?
Are other people in your life just as important on Valentines as ‘The One’? @megbarkerpsych looks a little deeper. http://ow.ly/hHIQt
No Sex Please – We’re new parents
I was recently asked to contribute a piece to an online forum ‘ForMums’ – a cracking ‘one-stop shop’ website for mums of Chiswick, Ealing and Fulham. Trying to rekindle your PB (Pre Baby) relationship and sex life is likely to … Continue reading