The Sexual Mindfulness Project

It is surprising to know that people are not aware of the difference between Intimacy and passion. They assume both things as similar. There is a general understanding among people that physical Intimacy and sexual passion are combined, and there is no difference between them as such. Conflict intimacy is yet another common thing witnessed among couples.  Physical Intimacy is defined by friendship, romantic love, sex, or platonic love. While there is a variety of kinds of Intimacy, physical Intimacy also falls under this category. Physical Intimacy is not just about sex, but far more. Physical Intimacy is developed by connection and interaction with various other people around you.  According to multiple surveys, it is reported that the majority of people prefer physical Intimacy of some sort at least periodically since it is a natural part of human sexuality. Without any physical intimacy, there are increased feelings of isolation, solitude, and unhappiness.   Similarities of Physica

It has been said that being in love is similar to having addition and you feel lovesick all the time. When you are extremely happy with your partner, all the intense feelings around you up. The anticipation of the first kiss and the urge to touch your partner is at their zenith during the early stage of the relationship. However, the spark fades away with time as you get busier with life.  What is “the spark”? It is the feeling of butterflies in your stomach, the electricity that passes through you when you touch the one you love and that deep-down excitement can be clearly felt. Some people have this perception that this feeling will dim and eventually fade away. This is a blatant myth. Losing the spark in a relationship does not necessarily means the loss of love in the relationship, it just depicts that you and your partner have become comfortable with time.  The precious bond you share with your partner should be the most important thing and nothing must come above it to have a hap

 There is a therapeutic tool called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)[i] which includes something called radical acceptance. This term caught my attention. What is so radical about acceptance? Radical acceptance is described as a process of mentally walking yourself through the reality of the situation and calmly accepting that reality. So, what if this situation is really as bad/unpleasant/lonely as you fear?  Face that reality and recognize that you are capable and can face the truth of your situation. If this doesn’t seem radical to you, it may be because you already practice this strategy. Radical acceptance helps alleviate the distress and suffering that we all feel when we try to avoid or change reality. When we automatically feel agitation or annoyance, we can pause, take a breath, and deal with the reality of the conflict instead of avoiding it. Radical Acceptance in Relationships Here are some examples in which we pretend, deny, or rail against reality: Pretending that accom