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Moving beyond limerence: 5 Steps to reclaim energy and purpose

If you’ve ever found yourself completely swept up in thoughts about another person – checking your phone constantly, replaying conversations in your head, and feeling a powerful emotional pull that you can’t switch off – you may have experienced limerence. Limerence is that intense, obsessive attachment to someone (sometimes called the limerent object). It canContinueContinue reading “Moving beyond limerence: 5 Steps to reclaim energy and purpose”

Friendships that sustain rather than drain: A 5-Step filter

Making and keeping friendships that sustain rather than drain you can feel like a minefield when you’re neurodivergent. Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, or just wired a little differently, you might have spent years feeling like friendship comes easily to others but always seems a bit more complicated for you. It’s not that you don’t wantContinueContinue reading “Friendships that sustain rather than drain: A 5-Step filter”

Benefits of a parts work approach for neurodivergent people

Parts work, a transformative therapeutic approach, has been gaining traction as an effective way to support neurodivergent individuals. Parts work, associated with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, helps individuals explore and integrate different aspects of themselves. When applied to neurodivergent people, such as those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions, parts work can offerContinueContinue reading “Benefits of a parts work approach for neurodivergent people”

Simple sensory hacks for better sex: Dyspraxia edition

Sex can be an incredible source of connection, pleasure, and intimacy, but when you have dyspraxia, the sensory and coordination challenges can make it feel more complicated than it needs to be. From managing physical awkwardness to navigating sensory overload, understanding your body’s unique needs can make a world of difference. The good news? WithContinueContinue reading “Simple sensory hacks for better sex: Dyspraxia edition”

Simple sensory hacks for better sex: ADHD edition

Sensory hacks for better sex can help you navigate the challenges of distraction, overstimulation, or shutdown, making intimacy feel more connected, pleasurable, and ADHD-friendly. If you have ADHD, you probably already know that sensory experiences can be both a source of pleasure and a potential minefield of distraction, overstimulation, or shutdown. Sex is no different.ContinueContinue reading “Simple sensory hacks for better sex: ADHD edition”

Simple sensory hacks for better sex: Autism edition

Simple sensory hacks can transform sex from a tricky activity, filled with unexpected sensory and social challenges to something much more fulfilling. Many autistic individuals experience heightened or reduced sensory sensitivity, which can impact intimacy in ways that aren’t always recognised. While mainstream advice often assumes a one-size-fits-all approach to sex, understanding your unique sensoryContinueContinue reading “Simple sensory hacks for better sex: Autism edition”

How to create your own personal user manual

A personal user manual is a bit like the instruction manual for your smart TV. The manual tells you how to operate the telly, how to get the best from its features, and what it needs in order to function at its best. It also tells you the things that are gonna lead to lessContinueContinue reading “How to create your own personal user manual”