The Relationship Review with Delsie Martin

In the Season 3 finale of The Relationship Review with Delsie Martin we visit part 3 of a three part series on parenting as a team. Today's episode looks at parenting adult children as a team discussing the challenges that parents of adult children might face and bringing awareness to the very real challenges faced by adult children trying to survive in today's society. Welcome to my brave space!

Part two of a three part series on parenting as a team. Today's episode is parenting teens as a teen, the difficulties that your relationship may face in parenting young adults and practical ways you can continue to build a strong connection with your partner. REFERENCESJ Marriage Fam. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2010 Aug 1.Published in final edited form as:J Marriage Fam. 2009 Aug 1; 71(3): 478–494.doi: 10.1111/j.1741-3737.2009.00614.xhttps://psychcentral.com/blog/healing-together/2013/06/raising-teens-without-ruining-your-marriage-three-principles#1https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/teen-fueled-tension-in-marriage/https://lorischumaker.com/loving-spouse-parenting-teens/Floyd, F.J., Gilliom, L.A. and Costigan, C.L. (1998), Marriage and the Parenting Alliance: Longitudinal Prediction of Change in Parenting Perceptions and Behaviors. Child Development, 69: 1461-1479. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.1998.tb06224.xKhorlina, F. M., & Setiawan, J. L. (2019). Relationship between Co-Parenting and Communication with Marital Satisfaction among Married Couples with Teenagers. Psychopreneur Journal, 1(2), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.37715/psy.v1i2.837

Best practice for sexual wellness is approaching concerns from a holistic lens, balancing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of self. Todays episode looks at sexual wellness in the physical self, and how arousal and desire are affected by medications, medical conditions and sexual positions. We also do a dive into the benefits of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.

Part 1 of a three part series of parenting as a team. In this episode we look at the unique relationship challenges that come from becoming parents and parenting these tiny balls of energy that are little ones.

Many of us don’t receive proper education about our bodies and we certainly don’t receive education in how to give and receive pleasure. We are left to fumble around in the dark figuring it out or modelling what we see in pornography and major media. Neither of these options are great and can leave people feeling uncomfortable, out of place and sometimes traumatized in the bedroom. This can lead to low self esteem and problematic romantic relationships that affect all areas of our mental well being. I want to give you the sex ed class that we all hoped for in a way that is safe, respectful, professional, and honest. REFERENCESMaister, L., Fotopoulou, A., Turnbull, O., & Tsakiris, M. (2020). The erogenous mirror: Intersubjective and multisensory maps of sexual arousal in men and women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 49(8), 2919–2933. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-020-01756-1 Nummenmaa, L., Suvilehto, J. T., Glerean, E., Santtila, P., & Hietanen, J. K. (2016). Topography of human erogenous zones. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(5), 1207–1216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-016-0745-z Parenthood, P. (n.d.). Sexual and reproductive anatomy. Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/sexual-and-reproductive-anatomy/ Winks, C., Semans, A., & Winks, C. (2002). The good vibrations guide to sex: The most complete sex manual ever written. Cleis Press.

In this Season 3 opener we will discuss all the ways in which you can walk alongside your partner, supporting them in their mental wellness journey. Sometimes it's hard to know how best to help so this episode gives helpful tips and education about how to best support your loved one while taking care of yourself.

On this Sexy Saturday we look at all things masturbation! It's incredible mental and physical health benefits. Join me to learn more. Music by amaksi from PixabayPINK CHERRY Online Adult Storewww.pinkcherry.com  REFERENCESBroster, A. (2022, October 12). What are the health benefits of female masturbation? Forbes. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicebroster/2020/06/22/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-female-masturbation/?sh=792bbb1d4e6b  Bowman. (2014). Women’s Masturbation: Experiences of Sexual Empowerment in a Primarily Sex-Positive Sample. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 38(3), 363–378. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361684313514855Brody. (2010). The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 7(4pt1), 1336–1361. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01677.xEjaculation frequency and prostate cancer. Harvard Health. (2022, January 19). Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer  Herbenick, Fu, T., Wasata, R., & Coleman, E. (2022). Masturbation Prevalence, Frequency, Reasons, and Associations with Partnered Sex in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a US Nationally Representative Survey. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02505-2Parenthood, P. (n.d.). Masturbation: Facts about male & female masturbation. Planned Parenthood. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/masturbation Reyes, M., & Matthews, M. (2021, November 2). 10 health benefits that'll make you love masturbation even more. Men's Health. Retrieved March 11, 2023, from https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a19534050/5-reasons-you-should-masturbate-tonight/  Regnerus, Price, J., & Gordon, D. (2017). Masturbation and Partnered Sex: Substitutes or Complements? Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46(7), 2111–2121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-0975-8 Rodway, Thoma, V., & Schepman, A. (2022). The effects of sex and handedness on masturbation laterality and other lateralized motor behaviours. Laterality (Hove), 27(3), 324–352. https://doi.org/10.1080/1357650X.2021.2006211Winks, C., Semans, A., & Winks, C. (2002). Masturbation. In The good vibrations guide to sex: The most complete sex manual ever written. essay, Cleis Press. 

On today's episode we take a close look at the different kinds of boundaries that we set in our intimate relationships. How can we set these boundaries in the most ethical way for everyone involved. Boundaries are the solid foundation of every romantic relationship. I invite you to this brave space to look at yours a bit closer.  Theme Music by: amaksi from Pixabay   REFERENCES Cravens, J. D. (2013). Social networking infidelity: Understanding the impact and exploring rules and boundaries in intimate partner relationships (Doctoral dissertation).McRae, & Cobb, R. J. (2020). A qualitative analysis of themes in long-distance couples" relationship boundary discussions. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 29(2), 212–220. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2020-0005Norton, Baptist, J., & Hogan, B. (2018). Computer‐Mediated Communication in Intimate Relationships: Associations of Boundary Crossing, Intrusion, Relationship Satisfaction, and Partner Responsiveness. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 44(1), 165–182. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12246Pink. (2016). Setting Financial Boundaries in Marriage. Black Enterprise.Setting healthy boundaries in relationships. HelpGuide.org. (n.d.). Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/setting-healthy-boundaries-in-relationships.htmThe importance of boundaries in romantic relationships. MentalHelp.net. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2023, from https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/the-importance-of-boundaries-in-romantic-relationships/ Why boundaries in marriage are good for your relationship. Lifehack. (2019, December 19). Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.lifehack.org/854918/boundaries-in-marriage