Marked by newfound freedom and independence, going off to college is an exciting transitional period in the lives of young adults. In addition to exploring new academic horizons and meeting new friends, college also introduces young adults to the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and societal pressures. For many, this is both an exhilarating and nerve-wracking […]
Feelings of shame during sexual interactions are more pervasive and common than you may think. If you find yourself turning inward, unable to be fully present during sex, or suffering from lingering feelings of shame and anxiety before, during, and after intimacy, you are absolutely not alone in those feelings. Sexual shame can manifest itself […]
Here at GETSOME, conversations about sex, shame, and addiction aren’t uncommon. That’s because the three factors combined can feed into one another and lead to detrimental mental and physical health issues. “Sex Addiction” is a term that gets thrown around a lot in our culture, often in reference to a person with a very high […]
Sometimes it feels like everyone you know who isn’t in a monogamous relationship is hooking up with people that they meet at the bar, the club, or on a dating app. In fact, every potential match on dating apps these days feels like they’re “just looking for something casual.” If you’re single and looking for […]