It never feels good to feel guilty. Most of us like to think of ourselves as good people who do the right thing and treat other people well. So when we’ve done something wrong, or worry we have, it’s unpleasant. But how do you know if you should feel guilty? How do you know if […]
Is Your Inner Voice Ruining Your Sex Life?
Sex is supposed to feel good. Unfortunately, sometimes the internal voices we all have in our heads can get in the way. Even with a loved and loving partner, we can be running an internal soundtrack that keeps us from enjoying the experience. When it comes to sex, there are two main kinds of unhelpful […]
Sex and Shame: What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Feel Ashamed About
Shame is one of those awful words. No one likes feeling ashamed, ever. Some people’s early learning about sex involves so much shame and judgment that they want to reject the whole guilt idea altogether. One worldview sees many things related to sexuality as shameful, and another says there’s nothing to be ashamed of, ever. […]