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Haunted by Shame: When Your Body Won’t Follow Your Mind

Let It fall: five gentle ways to give your body evidence of safety

by Dr. Jane Guyn October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

Dear Dr. Jane, I have been having a lot of issues in my relationship lately. I think it’s because of my upbringing. I was raised in a very conservative church, and even though my husband wasn’t, we both grew up with a lot of shame around intimacy. I know we have a great relationship in […]

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When Couples Counseling Works — But the Bedroom Doesn’t

Emotional safety and sexual desire run on different circuits — here’s how to find the missing charge

by Dr. Jane Guyn September 4, 2026September 3, 2026

Dear Dr. Jane, My wife and I will have been married for 20 years next week. In lots of ways, we’ve got a great relationship. We get along well and parent together without a lot of conflict about the kids. We exercise, eat well and have friends. We work from home, and most days, we […]

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