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Pleasure as Ethical Action and Resistance

  • by Cyndi
  • February 3, 2026July 23, 2026

Pleasure as Ethical Action and Resistance (Community and Connection Focus) When the world feels like it’s falling apart, joy can feel frivolous—or even ethically complicated.… Read More »Pleasure as Ethical Action and Resistance

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Imagining Joy While the World Is Falling Apart

  • by Cyndi
  • February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Thinking About Pleasure While the World Is Falling Apart Last night, I found myself on my couch, watching the sky turn shades of pink,  orange… Read More »Imagining Joy While the World Is Falling Apart

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What Happens After You Name The Edge?

  • by Cyndi
  • January 25, 2026July 23, 2026

What Happens After You Name The Edge? This is part 2 of the article called At The Edge of Wanting; Women, Queer Desire and the… Read More »What Happens After You Name The Edge?

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At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look

  • by Cyndi
  • January 25, 2026July 23, 2026

At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look There’s a moment many women and queer people recognize but rarely say… Read More »At The Edge Of Wanting: Women, Queering Desire, And The Courage To Look

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The Unspoken Challenges: Understanding Men’s Struggles in Modern Relationships, Friendships and Dating

  • by Cyndi
  • January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

The Unspoken Challenges: Understanding Men’s Struggles in Modern Relationships, Friendships and Dating Dating has never been simple, but today’s landscape presents unique challenges that often… Read More »The Unspoken Challenges: Understanding Men’s Struggles in Modern Relationships, Friendships and Dating

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The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter

  • by Cyndi
  • January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter In a culture that often elevates romantic love above all other relationships, we’ve developed… Read More »The Vital Importance of Friendship: Why Strong Bonds Beyond Romance Matter

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When Desire Fades

  • by Cyndi
  • January 6, 2026July 23, 2026

When Desire Fades: A Common Story of Sexual Disconnection Let me tell you about someone I’ll call Sarah, though her story could be anyone’s story.… Read More »When Desire Fades

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I Don’t Like Sex. What’s Wrong With Me?

  • by Cyndi
  • January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

I don’t like sex. What’s wrong with me? Hi Cyndi, I don’t like sex. I would like to want to have to have sex but… Read More »I Don’t Like Sex. What’s Wrong With Me?

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Rethinking Sex Addiction: Your Story Doesn’t Have to Be About Being Broken

  • by Cyndi
  • January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Maybe it started small. A few extra hours on dating apps. Porn that went from occasional to daily. Hookups that left you feeling emptier than… Read More »Rethinking Sex Addiction: Your Story Doesn’t Have to Be About Being Broken

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What to Know Before Trying Medication for Low Desire

  • by Cyndi
  • December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Addyi vs. Vyleesi: Pros, Cons, and What to Know Before Trying Medication for Low Desire Low sexual desire is one of the most common reasons… Read More »What to Know Before Trying Medication for Low Desire

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