Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
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Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
Whack-a-Mole Mind: When OCD Invades Your Love Life
Valid Love
1 hour
7 months ago
Whack-a-Mole Mind: When OCD Invades Your Love Life
Kaelin, a therapist specializing in OCD, explores relationship OCD and the destructive cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that can hijack healthy relationships. • OCD operates through intrusive thoughts causing distress, followed by compulsions that temporarily relieve anxiety • Relationship OCD involves persistent doubts about one's relationship despite evidence of compatibility • Common intrusive thoughts include questioning attraction, compatibility, or whether there's someone be...
Valid Love
Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
