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Why Can’t I Stop Watching Porn?

If watching porn has become difficult to control, you may be wondering why you keep returning to it. Explore the emotional patterns behind compulsive porn use, the role of shame and relationships, and how therapy can help you develop a healthier relationship with sexuality.

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What is Gaslighting & the signs to look for?

Gaslighting is form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt you your own experience, perception or memory of an event. Gaslighting can be incredibly subtle and sly, and over time it has the power to erode your confidence in your own reality. This can lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety or co-dependency on the person who is gaslighting you. We can also say it is a form of emotional abuse if it becomes chronic and repeated.

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How often do most couples have sex?

There is no normal amount of sex to have. The only normal is to have sex worth having! Comparing your relationship with others' is pointless. If someone is having sex that feel likes a chore, that is not okay. No sex should feel like a chore. Rather, you should want to have sex that is fulfilling and pleasurable (both physically and emotionally). So, if you're having mind-blowing sex once a month, that is great.

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"Why am I losing sexual interest in my partner?"

Losing sexual interest/attraction towards a partner is not uncommon or abnormal. The loss of sexual interest (also seen as low sexual desire/libido) is influenced by a variety of variables that can be psychological, relational or biological. The most important thing to know is that loss of sexual desire or attraction is often a symptom — not the root problem.

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What is Psychotherapy & what happens in therapy?

You might be wondering "What is psychotherapy?", "What happens in therapy?", "Do I need therapy?" - all of which are valid and important questions to ask before you consider starting therapy if you haven't before.

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What is mental health?

Mental health how our mind feels and functions on a daily basis. The state of our mental wellbeing will impact how we think, feel and behave. The types of thoughts, feelings and behaviours we tend to engage in will determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions.

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Family issues: Enmeshment + Loss of boundaries

When we are experiencing challenges with boundaries in our family units, we can start to think about the phenomenon 'Enmeshment trauma'.

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