Let’s talk about boundaries —you know, that thing you desperately need but feel weird enforcing, like saying no to plans when you’d rather stay home with your dog and a show you’ve already watched three times. A lot of people think boundaries are harsh or selfish. In reality, good boundaries are more like a fence with a gate: people can still come in, but not at 2 a.m., uninvited, holding emotional chaos and a metaphorical suitcase. Boundaries don’t mean: “I don’t love you.”They actually...

Let’s just get this out of the way: a shoulder squeeze and a tongue flick are not foreplay.  They are a warm-up to the warm-up. And yet,...

Hormones: The Invisible Puppeteers of Emotion Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone  play a huge role in regulating...