When Resentment Gets in the Way of Intimacy
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW. Have you ever found yourself pulling away from your partner physically, even though you still love them? Maybe you feel irritated when they initiate sex. Perhaps you avoid affection because you’re afraid it will lead to expectations. Or maybe you’ve noticed that your sexual desire has decreased, but you’re not entirely […]
How Grief and Loss Can Affect Intimacy and Sexual Desire
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW. When we think about grief, we often think about sadness, crying, or missing someone we’ve lost. But grief can affect much more than our emotions. It can influence our energy, relationships, physical health, and even our interest in sex. If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, a miscarriage, a […]