Orgasmic meditation is a mindfulness practice that combines meditation and masturbation. Experts weigh in on the benefits of OM and how to practice yourself.
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For survivors of sexual assault and violence, somatic sex education can be a way to heal and move on from the trauma. Here's what somatic sex education is and how it helps survivors reconnect with their bodies.
You may come in to see me because of a physical condition, like chronic low back pain or an emotional one, depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges. No matter where you begin Somatic Therapy facilitates the normal integration of the body and the mind, which are often split in our cul...
3. Somatic Movement Can Lessen Feelings of Anxiety and Provide a Mood Boost Choi emphasizes that at its core, somatic movement is about identifying how emotions make you feel physically. For example, if you start feeling anxious, it can be beneficial to do a somatic breathing exercise and pin...
Illness Anxiety Disorder. MSD Manual. Retrieved from https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/psychiatric-disorders/somatic-symptom-and-related-disorders/illness-anxiety-disorder Higgins-Chen, A.T., Abdallah, S.B., Dwyer, J.B., Kaye, A.P., Angarita, G.A., & Bloch, M.H. (2019)...
effects. People with somatic symptom disorder have extremely anxious reactions to real physical symptoms that may or may not have a clear cause. Individuals with illness anxiety disorder experience excessive worry about real or non-existent physical symptoms that might (in their minds) lead to seriou...
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As more people seek alternatives to traditional talk therapy, examining the physical sensations of the body could offer another route.
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