When sex starts carrying pressure, reassurance, resentment, or fear, couples are not only arguing about frequency. They may be asking whether sex still includes both people.

Research shows that sexual shame affects a significant portion of adults, impacting everything from our self-image to our closest relationships. Whether these feelings stem from upbringing, culture, or lived experiences, we can all agree that we would rather keep shame out of our most vulnerable and intimate moments. Yet there it is, like the worst […]