Physical intimacy has a reputation... For most people, the phrase “physical intimacy” immediately brings to mind sex. Sure, sex can be part of it. But some of the most nourishing forms of physical connection happen in the quieter, unhurried moments. And, while these moments might seem small, something significant is happening underneath the surface – in your body, your nervous system, and in the space between you both...

When I first learned about the Stages of Sexuality, it felt like a lightbulb moment. Suddenly, all those times in my life when sex just wasn’t at the forefront of my mind made sense. There wasn’t anything wrong with me. It’s normal for libido to ebb and flow. Sexual desire, just like life itself, moves in cycles and seasons. And understanding where you are can help you embrace your eroticism.

I’ve been married and divorced twice in 12 years. So when I say that I understand the pain of a relationship not working, it’s not an understatement. Between those two marriages, I sought help from six different relationship therapists... And yet, not one of them was able to support us in understanding what was actually happening...