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Window of Tolerance
A psychotherapeutic tool to help understand regulation and dysregulation by outlining states of physiological arousal
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Vagus Nerve - Calming the Nervous System
A guide to understanding the importance of the autonomic nervous system in self-regulation
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Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
Seminal book from Emily Nagoski, exploring the science behind female sexuality and providing essential information to help readers feel more seen, empowered and knowledgeable in relation to their sexuality. My most recommended book.
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Esther Perel
Worldwide renowned Relationship Psychotherapist and Academic with talks and articles offering couples contemporary theory and insight to help understand desire, eroticism and connection in long-term relationships.
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Brené Brown
Internationally acclaimed researcher Brené Brown and her talk on the importance of vulnerability in driving connection and the role shame has to play in inciting human disconnection. Brené Brown studies human connection - our ability to empathize, belong, love.
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Meg-John Barker
Meg-John Barker's work centers human sexuality, gender and romantic relationships, with a focus on the experiences of people in sexual, gender and relationship communities located outside the mainstream – particularly polyamorous, kink, trans and non-binary and queer communities.
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Hedy Schleifer - The Power of Connection
Clinical psychologist and couple and relationship therapy expert, Hedy Schleifer "crosses the bridge" with TEDxTelAviv audience and brings laughter and passion to the adventure of learning the art of listening.
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The Four Horsemen - Gottman Institute
Identifying the Four Horsemen in conflict discussions to support finding a new way to communicate more healthily.
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Differentiation in Relationships
Gottman Institute article on what differentiation is as well as accompanying audio interview with Ellyn Bader, explaining about the importance of differentiation in cultivating healthy relationships.
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3-minute game
Betty Martin and Harry Farris’ 3-minute game to help couples communicate giving and receiving touch in a non-genital based game
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Good Enough Sex Model (GES) from Metz & McCarthy
Moving away from perfect or unrealistic expectations and proposing a new model for sexual experiencing
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Gabor Maté
Renowned addiction expert, speaker and author, Dr. Gabor Maté is sought after for his expertise on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development.
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Bessel van der Kolk
Internationally acclaimed book on trauma and its effects within society and on the individual. Bessel van der Kolk uses years of practice and research to outline how we can better understand trauma and create space for healing.
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Rewiring the Anxious Brain
Helpful video on the neuroscience behind anxiety and its function. Understanding how avoidance causes anxiety to spiral out of control and unlocking the key to learning how to tone down anxiety and rewire neural pathways to feel safe and secure.
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Couples Therapy
Available on BBCiPlayer, this series explores real couples therapy sessions with Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, Orna Guralnik from her office in New York
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The Principles of Pleasure
Available on Netflix, this 3-episode series seeks to empower and educate viewers about the female body and female pleasure. Topics range from the history of sex education, the orgasm gap, gender roles in the media & society, the lack of research about women's sexuality and consent.
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Mojo app for better erections
Mojo app offers sex therapy exercises set my professionals to help people improve their erections.
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Vaginismus support from HANX
Let’s Open Up is a new campaign from HANX offering information and support for vaginismus - everything from how to talk to partners, speaking to a GP and finding a physio.
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Diary of a CEO podcast from Steven Bartlett
Vast array of podcast interviews with experts in sex and relationships. Notably:
Dr Karen Gurney
Gottman Doctors - John & Julie Gottman
Dr Rena Malik
Esther Perel
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The School of Life
Beautifully animated short and longer videos on a range of subjects related to relationships, health, wellbeing, childhood, attachment, sex and living life.
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Guardian article - Everything you ever wanted to know about vaginas...
Guardian article answering common misconceptions and misinformation.
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Guardian article discussing Desire Discrepancy between couples
Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to couples therapy. Supporting couples with this issue means challenging false assumptions, this article begins to unpack what they are and how couples can be supported.
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The Non-Monogamy Playbook from Ruby Rare
The Non-Monogamy Playbook is the handbook for anyone curious about consensual non-monogamy: polyamory and open relationships.
This is a practical, joyful guide to the rules of non-traditional relationships. It uncovers the long history of non-monogamy, and explores why society today still favours monogamous, heteronormative relationships as gold standard. -
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of creating lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski
In Come Together, leading sexual wellness educator, Dr Emily Nagoski, takes on one of the most misunderstood subjects of all time - sex in long-term relationships - and shows us that most of what we've been taught about enjoying sex is wrong.
With insight, humour and empathy, Come Together will radically transform the way you approach sex and desire, and empower you to create long-term, fulfilling sexual connections.