CHILDREN ALSO GET DEPRESSED
I know! I know! This might ring foreign, or it might seem shocking but it is the absolute truth! Children get depressed too like Adults, especially between the ages of 6-12. Childhood depression is different from the normal “blues” and everyday emotions that children go through as they develop. Just […]
BODY IMAGE IN SEXUAL DEPRESSION
Body image refers to how an individual sees their own body and how attractive they feel themselves to be. It relates to: What a person believes about their appearance How they feel about their body, height, weight, and shape How they sense and control their body as they move Body image […]
CREATIVES ALSO SUFFER BIPOLAR AND DEPRESSION
Ever witnessed an Artiste/Artist when they create? Or a writer when they write? It’s unbelievable the kind of sensitivity and zoning out they need to do to find their rhythm and when they do, nothing in the world matters. So sometimes you see some not caring much for their outward […]
LACK OF INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS: SEX AND DEPRESSION
There are times in our lives when sex feels more like a duty rather than something to be enjoyed between two partners. It feels like the connection is gone which could lead to rippling effects in other parts of our lives leading to depression. Having sex with someone doesn’t necessarily […]
CREATIVES CAN ALSO BE DEPRESSED
Raise your hand if you’re creative or know anyone who is? Because the next few statements I will be making will sound very familiar to you and quite honestly, to live in their shoes is not for the faint-hearted. One min they are high in spirits, the next min, they […]
DEPRESSION AFTER SEX: THE ROLE OF RELIGION
Religion as an entity has received renewed attention as a potent belief system and a force that influences the culture that can powerfully shape individuals’ attitudes towards sexual behaviors. Growing up in a society where sex is seen as sacred and sexual purity is expected from young people as they […]
SEX AND DEPRESSION: LIVING WITH A DEPRESSED PARTNER
Living with a partner going through depression can be challenging and in turn affect our mental health when the affection and intimacy gotten from our partner is missing. Depression is a mental disorder that can affect one’s general life leading to sexual challenges such as: Inability to experience pleasure. Loss […]
SEX AND DEPRESSION: IMPACT OF SEX ON MENTAL HEALTH
Sex and sexuality are a part of life. Aside from reproduction, sex can be about intimacy and pleasure. Sexual activity, penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI), or masturbation, can offer many surprising benefits to all facets of our life including physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and, social. Sex is an important part of your […]
SEX AND DEPRESSION: THE ROLE OF MASTURBATION
What comes to mind when you hear about masturbation, do you think it’s something bad or filthy or maybe it is something that should be enjoyed? Masturbation is a healthful and enjoyable activity that has many possible health benefits. What is Masturbation? Masturbation is the act of stimulating oneself towards […]
SEXUAL ADDICTION
Sex addiction is defined as a lack of control over sexual thoughts, urges, and impulses. While sexual impulses are natural, sex addiction only refers to behaviors that are done in excess and significantly impact one’s life in a negative way. A person with sex addiction may have a compulsive need […]