Category: Self-Connection
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Lust Without Limits: Embracing Passion with Awareness
In my last post, Lust is Liberating, I explored how embracing our desires can be a powerful act of self-acceptance and personal freedom. Lust, when approached with awareness and authenticity, can enhance our relationships, deepen pleasure, and empower us to own our sexuality. But what happens when lust operates without intentionality? When it becomes an…
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Lust is Liberating: The Science-Backed Benefits of Embracing Desire
Discover the science-backed benefits of lust and why embracing sexual desire leads to better health, deeper connections, and greater self-acceptance. Learn how lust enhances mental well-being, strengthens relationships, and promotes overall vitality—all backed by research. Break free from sexual suppression and reclaim pleasure without guilt.
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Solo Sex as Self-Love: Healing Shame and Reclaiming Pleasure
Struggling with shame around masturbation due to religious or cultural conditioning? Learn how to reframe solo sex as an act of self-love, self-connection, and healing. Discover the science-backed benefits of mindful masturbation and how to overcome sexual shame.
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Why Politics Feels Like Church Again: Religious Trauma Triggers and How to Cope
If politics is triggering your religious trauma, you’re not alone. The fear, control, and oppression you left behind in fundamentalism are showing up in today’s political landscape. Learn why this happens, how it impacts your mental health, and what you can do to reclaim your power and heal.
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Political Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm: Find Inner Strength in Uncertain Times with IFS
Feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety and stress? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you find inner strength, resilience, and clarity in uncertain times. Learn how to manage fear, transform anxiety into action, and create a sense of inner peace. Get support with online IFS therapy in California today.
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BDSM & Neurodivergence: The Fascinating Link
Discover the surprising connection between neurodivergence and BDSM. Learn how ADHD and autism influence kink preferences, sensory regulation, and power dynamics in a sex-positive way.
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My Going Inside Podcast Interview: Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, Masculinity, & IFS
Explore healing and authenticity in the latest Going Inside Podcast episode with Forest Benedict. Dive into religious trauma, sex addiction recovery, toxic masculinity, and the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS). A must-listen for anyone seeking freedom and self-connection.
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New Interview on Purity Culture, Fighting Lust, Scrupulosity, Religious Trauma, and Sexuality
Join Forest and Stacie, a.k.a. Apostacie, on The Stacey’s Mom Podcast for a deep and insightful conversation about purity culture, religious trauma, fighting lust, scrupulosity, and finding healthy sexuality after religion. Perfect for those deconstructing or deconverted.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives Lost to Hate and Violence
Learn about the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Discover its significance, the impact of transphobia, and ways to show love, compassion, and solidarity. 🌈
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F*ck Yes! The Surprising Benefits of Swearing
Discover the surprising, science-backed benefits of swearing—from boosting pain tolerance and reducing stress to enhancing authenticity and social bonding. Find out why a well-timed F-bomb can actually be good for your health, relationships, and well-being!