mirror therapymeta-analysisBackground: A recently updated Cochrane review for mirror therapy (MT) showed a high level of evidence in the treatment of hemiparesis after stroke. However, the therapeutic protocols used in the individual studies showed significant variability.Morkisch, NadineThieme, Holm...
“[One partner] gets a great view of their partner's backside, which can be incredibly arousing and add an extra layer of excitement to the encounter.” Bonus points if you have a mirror nearby and can watch yourself for a major confidence boost!
Karsh explains that mirror sex, and mirror masturbation in particular, lets us get to know our body and what it can do in all of its glory. "Mirror masturbation can almost reflect exposure therapy and the more we are exposed to our bodies in the mirror, the more comfortable we can get ...
Just remember: Safety first. “With anal play, there are additional things to consider to make it safe and pleasurable,” says Fehr. “Use lube. Do not force entry and go slowly. And practice various relaxation techniques that work for you to relax and even get aroused before attempting ent...
Do mirror work in private so that you aren’t disturbed (or feel the need to keep your guard up) It’s okay to feel emotional – let yourself feel whatever comes up Keep a journalwhere you record any notable experiences (I’ll explain this more below) ...
“Don't be afraid to take breaks,” Stewart says. Do you need a neck pillow? Do you need a different position that's going to help you do the job better? “Don't be afraid to say what your needs are in this situation.” Whether you buy a pillow specifically for sex (yes, sex ...
Elkhatib continues, "If you feel unsafe but aren’t able to put your finger on why, sex therapy can be a great way to get to the bottom of that. Bottom line is, if your body is refusing to ‘let go’ of control in order to have an orgasm, stop and listen to what it’s tryin...
Aside from that, everyone has different needs after sex, stresses Marcantonio. Some people might want to enjoy a sweet treat, drink a glass of water, or cuddle. You might also choose to debrief, and discuss what the experience was like for both of you—and ask what you can do to make...
1 Be aware: sexual and relational problems can coincide and be related but they do not have to be. Couples with a very good relationship can have very poor sex. And very exciting, satisfying sex happens also in people who barely have a relationship. 3 How Sex Works (and When it'...
1. The Empathy Mirror Dr. Sue Johnson emphasizes the importance of creating emotional safety in relationships. Emotional safety begins with empathy, as it reassures both partners that their feelings matter (Johnson, 2019). Activity: Sit facing each other. One partner describes their pain while ...