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Is it normal for sexual desire to reduce over the course of a relationship?
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 1/26/26 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 1/26/26

Is it normal for sexual desire to reduce over the course of a relationship?

In the early stages of a relationship, everything is new — your partner’s body, their touch, the emotional charge between you, and the physical sensations that come with being desired and choosing someone new.

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Equitable emotional labour in relationships
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 1/16/26 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 1/16/26

Equitable emotional labour in relationships

When we think about the division of labour in relationships, the focus is often on practical tasks: who does the dishes, cleans the bathroom, manages the groceries, or makes dinner. These tasks require time, organisation, and effort, and they are essential to the day-to-day functioning of shared life.

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Using ChatGPT as a therapist?
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25

Using ChatGPT as a therapist?

There are many incredible benefits now available when it comes to emotional support, but it’s also important to hold in mind the limitations AI presents in comparison to therapy.

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What is double empathy?
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25

What is double empathy?

The double empathy theory challenges the outdated idea that autistic people “lack social skills”, and instead highlights that communication is a two-way street.

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How do SSRIs affect erections?
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/30/25

How do SSRIs affect erections?

Antidepressant medications can be life-changing and play an important role in supporting mental and sexual wellbeing, especially when used alongside other therapeutic interventions like talk-based therapy.

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Why have I lost desire for my partner?
Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/14/25 Relationships, Mental Health Sarah Ashton 10/14/25

Why have I lost desire for my partner?

It’s one of the most common concerns individuals, couples, and people in different relationship dynamics bring to therapy: “Why don’t I feel desire for my partner anymore?”

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How does OCD impact intimacy and relationships?
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 5/20/25 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 5/20/25

How does OCD impact intimacy and relationships?

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How to strengthen your relationship using 'check-ins'
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/30/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/30/24

How to strengthen your relationship using 'check-ins'

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Fatphobia & Intimacy
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/2/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/2/24

Fatphobia & Intimacy

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How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship?
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 8/12/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 8/12/24

How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship?

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Sensate Focus Therapy for sexual health & intimacy
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 6/5/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 6/5/24

Sensate Focus Therapy for sexual health & intimacy

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Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 3/25/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 3/25/24

Vulva Appearance anxiety

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Expressions of Sex & Gender
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 1/23/24 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 1/23/24

Expressions of Sex & Gender

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How to Understand and Heal Sexual Pain
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 11/18/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 11/18/23

How to Understand and Heal Sexual Pain

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What do I do if I want more sex than my partner
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/17/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/17/23

What do I do if I want more sex than my partner

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Sexual Self-compassion
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/9/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/9/23

Sexual Self-compassion

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Why do people feel suicidal?
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/3/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 10/3/23

Why do people feel suicidal?

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What are your options if you have an unwanted pregnancy
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/26/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/26/23

What are your options if you have an unwanted pregnancy

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Am I Bi Enough?
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/22/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/22/23

Am I Bi Enough?

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What do I do if I want non-monogamy but my partner doesn't?    (or vice-versa)
Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/19/23 Relationships, Mental Health Josh Cohen 9/19/23

What do I do if I want non-monogamy but my partner doesn't? (or vice-versa)

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