Desire is deeply personal. It doesn’t move in straight lines or follow predictable rules, especially for neurodivergent and highly sensitive women. You may feel desire intensely one day and not at all the next. You may long for connection but feel overwhelmed by the sensations that come with it. You may sense there is more inside you, yet struggle to access it, resulting in a cycle of pressure, guilt, and resentment. None of this means you’re doing intimacy “wrong.” These pat

Often quiet, easily overlooked, and markedly undertreated, sexual shame is something many women navigate in darkness and alone. The fact is, sexual shame is common. It can stem from a range of experiences – both direct and indirect – and manifest in a variety of ways. At its core, however, is the firmly-held belief that our bodies aren’t safe spaces to inhabit, let alone enjoy. This dampens intimacy, constricts self-expression, and has the power to diminish the identities of