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Long-Distance Relationships: Challenges and How to overcome them

3 December, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

Long-distance relationships are those in which the people involved do not share a nearby physical space, but are separated by a considerable geographical distance. This dynamic can occur in various contexts, such as romantic relationships, friendships, or even in a professional setting. Long-distance relationships have existed for centuries, but in recent decades, with the advancement

ADHD in Adults: Myths and Facts

15 November, 2024

| Category : General psychology

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulse control, and physical activity. Although it is usually diagnosed in childhood, many people continue to have symptoms into adulthood. In fact, in recent years, the impact of ADHD on adults has been increasingly recognized. Differences Between ADHD in Children

Synaesthesia: The interconnection of the senses

29 October, 2024

| Category : General psychology

Come on son, we must continue with the calligraphy duties. Grab a pencilOk... Marco, with an expression of doubt, looks at the pencil-case, where there were pencils, pens and coloured pencils, all mixed together. He picks up a pencil slowly, looks at the mother and asks A pencil you said? The mother, strangely, looks at

Impulsive Phobias: I’m afraid of what I might do, of losing control

14 October, 2024

| Category : General psychology

Phobias are intense fear responses we experience when faced with certain stimuli or situations. Among them, impulsive phobias are characterized by an irrational fear of losing control and engaging in impulsive and dangerous actions, such as harming oneself or others. What are impulsive phobias? Impulsive phobias are classified within the broader spectrum of anxiety disorders.

Red Flags in yourself

3 October, 2024

| Category : General psychology

A red flag is understood as an alarm signal that something is not right, or that it seems potentially harmful or problematic. It is normally used to refer to those behaviors of others that should make us alert (for example: that they exceed a limit that we have set). However, we forget that we can

What to do if my partner has no sexual desire

5 September, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

The lack of sexual desire in a relationship can be a delicate and complex issue. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s natural to feel confused, hurt, or worried. However, we receive little education about sexual desire and how to address its loss. In this blog, we will discuss the key points to consider

Separation anxiety in adults

12 August, 2024

| Category : General psychology

What is separation anxiety in adults? Adults Separation Anxiety Disorder (ASAD) manifests as an intense and persistent fear of being separated from a significant person, often due to the fear that something bad might happen to either themselves or the significant person when they are apart. This issue can severely interfere with an individual's ability

Pelvic Floor and Sexual Relationships

29 July, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

Human sexuality is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and social aspects that influence our relationships and intimate experiences. Within this broad landscape, the pelvic floor emerges as a crucial but often neglected component (though fortunately, increasingly less so). This muscular and connective tissue forms the foundation of our reproductive and urinary systems, as well

My partner does not help me

12 July, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

How many times have we been able to say or hear those 5 words in different contexts? My partner doesn't help me at homeMy partner doesn't help me with the baby/childMy partner doesn't help me with expenses/financiallyMy partner doesn't help me growMy partner does not help me when I am not well Relationships are complex,

“Mom-shaming” and how to deal with it?

20 June, 2024

| Category : General psychology

Motherhood is undoubtedly one of the most profound and challenging journeys a woman can undertake. While it is filled with joy, growth, and love, it also brings many uncertainties and pressures, often exacerbated by social expectations and judgments. Criticism about parenting has always existed, but with the rise of social media, it has amplified and

Myths and prejudices about going to psychological therapy

6 June, 2024

| Category : General psychology

In today's world, the pursuit of emotional well-being has become more accepted and valued than ever. However, despite the growing openness towards psychological therapy, numerous myths and prejudices surrounding the field of mental health persist. Although going to a psychologist is no longer as frowned upon as it was a few years ago, there are

FAQS and myths about the penis from a sexology perspective

27 May, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

The penis is, without a doubt, one of the topics that the world's population thinks about the most. Half of the world has one and the truth is that little is taught to us about an organ that causes many headaches. As sexologists, we often find in consultation doubts about everything that surrounds the penis

How to manage guilt

10 May, 2024

| Category : General psychology

What is guilt? In the same way that is explained in our post "Why do we have emotions?", we must understand that each of them is manifested as a messenger that warns us of what is happening and what we should do about it. Guilt is a messenger that comes to warn us that we

Maslow’s Pyramid

10 April, 2024

| Category : General psychology

What is Maslow's Pyramid? Psychologist Abraham Maslow developed a theory (also known as the theory of human needs) about human well-being based on a hierarchy that classifies human needs according to their "relevance" or function, placing physiological needs (related to survival) at the base and "self-realisation " needs (involving more creative and intellectual aspects) at

Love bombing: a narcissistic manipulation

1 April, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

Laura began a relationship with Raul, a really nice guy who went out of his way for her since the very beginning. He was very detailed, gave her many gifts, entertained her with the most tender and romantic words that Laura had ever heard, they talked all the time and they had a lot in

Emotional hunger or real hunger? Keys to both distinguish and manage them

4 March, 2024

| Category : General psychology

Hunger is a basic sensation for survival as it usually indicates the need to eat. However, not all the times we feel hungry, it is due to this need. Nowadays, two types of hunger are referred to: real hunger and emotional hunger. Learning to distinguish between these two types of hunger is essential in order

The transgender range

6 February, 2024

| Category : General psychology, Sexuality and Couples

Marc is a 22-year-old engineering student who lives with his partner, Jose, 25, who is a firefighter. Up to this point, many people would claim that it is a relationship between two men, and that therefore, they are homosexual. Would you say it? Sorry, I'm forgetting several details. Marc was born with a female body

Healthy sexual life

23 January, 2024

| Category : Sexuality and Couples

Sexuality is an integral part of the human experience and plays a crucial role in people's quality of life. We must keep in mind that sexuality does not refer only to sexual relations as such, but to a complex dimension of the human being that covers very diverse and broad topics such as sexual orientation,

How to manage the fear of failure… and of success

2 January, 2024

| Category : General psychology

Most of us have objectives, projects, dreams, plans to improve our lives. It can be anything from the simplest, like making a garden on the balcony, a short trip... to something more transcendental, like moving to another city, changing careers, etc. However, we cannot always accomplish everything we set out to do. Sometimes it is

Mental health in pregnancy

19 December, 2023

| Category : General psychology

Pregnancy is a period of both deep and exciting changes on multiple levels. As our bodies prepare to bring life into the world, our minds also undergo significant changes. Mental health during pregnancy is a crucial topic that deserves the attention of all expectant mothers and the support from their closest loved ones and specialized

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