Do you find it challenging to say ‘no’ sometimes?

Especially if we have a tendency to want to please, we can sometimes find ourselves saying ‘yes’ when we really mean ‘no’.

So why is this, and what can you do about it?

We all want to be happy. But what is happiness, and how do we achieve it? Some people believe that happiness comes from material possessions, while others believe that it comes from experiences. But what if the key to happiness is something much simpler? What if it's intimacy?

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with the power of presence. We often find ourselves multitasking, constantly checking our phones, and rushing from one thing to the next. But what happens when we slow down and fully engage in the present moment? We open ourselves up to deeper connections and a greater sense of intimacy.

Mindfulness has become a buzzword in wellbeing circles in recent years.

But did you know you can bring the principles of mindfulness into the bedroom too?

Mindful sex is an approach that can help you feel more pleasure and connection by becoming more present to what you’re experiencing.

Here are some of the key principles, and some simple ideas to help you get started.

Many people struggle with intimacy. Whether it’s because they don’t know how to build connection or they feel too uncomfortable to share their true selves, there are countless reasons why it can be challenging. But, is that what’s holding you back?

Masturbation: pretty much everybody does it, yet hardly anyone ever talks about it! And when was the last time you actually paid any real attention to how you get off – what you do, and why you do it? Think about the last time you jerked off: be honest with yourself – how good was it? Did you feel alive and connected afterwards? Or did the experience leave you feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied? Did you feel like you were connecting with an important part of yourself, or was it a bit like scratching an itch?

Intimacy is something that most of us would like to have more of! But it can often feel elusive to find.

If you search the internet for guidance on how to get more intimacy you’re likely to find a mixed-bag of think-pieces covering everything from God to sex!

But overthinking intimacy can actually be part of the problem.

If you want more intimacy you need to feel more, and think less

Valentine's Day can be a difficult time for single men. We're surrounded by couples, plastered with images of romance, and constantly asked if we have someone special. But it doesn't have to be a dreary day! There are plenty of ways for single men to survive Valentine's Day with fun and enjoyment.

Intimate touch is the type of physical contact that brings you closer to someone and creates closeness. It is the kind of contact that feels natural, safe, and comfortable with your loved one. Intimate touch can be a simple gesture to show you care or it can involve more sensual touching.

Physical intimacy and sexual intimacy are two distinct forms of intimacy, yet they are often confused and conflated. The difference between touch and sex is a critical distinction to understand, as it can have a major impact on our relationships and our overall well-being. This article explores the difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy, and how to cultivate meaningful, healthy intimacy in our lives.

If you’ve ever been rock-hopping, or dancing – or anything which requires you to move fast and freely, with split-second timing and co-ordinated movement – you’ll know that you don’t have time to ‘think’ you just have to ‘be’ – you have to trust your body. It’s hard to overthink things when you’re in motion. So movement is a great way to help you out of your head and into your body. And it also has physiological benefits when it comes to arousal and pleasure.

Tantra is an ancient practice that focuses on personal transformation, with the ultimate goal being to achieve inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. Through the use of meditation, breathing techniques, yoga, and other spiritual practices, Tantra helps to open up the mind and body to new levels of awareness and understanding. Tantra is often referred to as a practice that combines sex, spirituality, and yoga. However, it’s important to note that Tantra is so much more than that.

For centuries, BDSM and Tantra have been two distinct practices that have explored the depths of physical pleasure and spiritual connection. BDSM is a consensual practice that involves bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism, while Tantra is an ancient spiritual tradition that promotes the spiritual connection between two people. However, in recent years, the two have been brought together to create a powerful and unique practice that combines the physical and spiritual elements of both.

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the year with a clean slate, and give us the chance to become a better version of ourselves. Instead of focusing on how much weight you gained over Christmas, New Year’s resolutions give you a goal that can help you grow as a person. But while the intentions are good, it doesn’t always work out for everyone.

One of the most important discoveries in science during the last decade is that of the hormone oxytocin. Discovered nearly 200 years ago, it wasn’t until recently that we understood its central role in our physiology and behavior.

That’s because oxytocin is a hormone that plays a significant role in social behavior. It’s also referred to as the love hormone, cuddle hormone or trust hormone — but it has much more to offer than being simply a feel-good chemical.

Do you feel comfortable with people, or do you find it hard to trust others and risk being vulnerable? Do you tend to avoid relationships, or fear they will end someday? Do you tend to pick partners who are unfaithful, unreliable, or unkind - because that’s what makes you feel secure? An attachment style is how we respond when another person behaves in a way that suggests they might not be around forever; whether they are going away on holiday tomorrow or might one day leave us for good.

Male-female relationships are almost always portrayed as being the physical ideal in Western culture. When we see two people in a romantic relationship that are of the opposite sex, it’s easy to assume that they are in love with each other. After all, it’s what we’ve been conditioned to expect from the moment that we are able to comprehend the concept of love. This isn’t to say that there aren’t gay people who are in committed, long-term relationships. There certainly are, but they often don’t get the same cultural recognition.

Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, but only recently has science started to uncover its many benefits. With research into the brain physiology of meditators, and the effects of meditation on the body, scientists are beginning to understand how meditation works and why it is so beneficial for physical and mental health.

Touch is the most primal sense, and for that reason, it’s also one of the least understood and most neglected. The art of touching — with intention and skill — can have a profound effect on how others see you as well as how you see yourself. Whether you know it or not, touching has a huge impact on who you are and how other people respond to you.

We often feel like we must be clothed to be accepted by society, but forgoing fabrics can be surprisingly beneficial for both our physical and mental health. Being naked has been around since the beginning of time, and it’s still one of the most natural things we can do.