Within the realm of consciousness lies a profound aspect of relationships, one that often goes unexplored—the issue of sexual boredom. It’s a common phenomenon, creeping into the lives of most couples as time passes. But why does it happen? Repetitive routines, stagnant expectations, and mechanical interactions all contribute. We fall into patterns, losing the spark of creativity and engagement. We become prisoners of habit, following

Are you ready to embark on a professional journey that delves deep into the potential for profound growth within long-term erotic relationships? Welcome to our Certificate Training in Mindful Couples Sex Therapy, where we invite you to join us on an odyssey through the realms of intimacy and pleasure. Discovering Beauty in Challenges: Igniting Your Erotic Vitality In our society, we see intimacy challenges as

“Sitting in circles with couples of different backgrounds, orientations, in ages has shown me that passionate sex is rare in long-term relationships. Many couples report that the real-life sex they are having is more often triggering or a routine. They feel deadended, inadequate, and lonely. I hear the same things in my sex therapy practice. Jerome and Keisha miss the magic they once made in the

By Karen Baikie, Ph.D   Rachel stirs in bed as she hears a familiar noise. Then, with a start, she’s sitting up. The clock says 2:19 am. Glancing over at her husband Craig, who is sound asleep, she raises her eyes to the ceiling, slips out of bed, and makes her way down the corridor towards the noise. Her four-year-old son Joe is sitting on

Here at Passion and Presence, we usually find that one partner is more interested in our retreats than the other. If you’re reading this article, that’s probably you. Perhaps you’ve done a lot of personal work on yourself through therapy, meditation, or retreats. You put your growth first, and you look for ways to improve your relationship and your erotic life ongoingly. The problem is

Like any ingredient of a healthy lifestyle, Awakened Intimacy is not so much a one-and-done kind of thing. It is a path and practice. We’re supporting a transformation in how people orient to sex, pleasure, and intimacy. Change is hard, and in this case, it takes the willingness of both partners to go toward vulnerable and edgy things. For this reason, we are creating new