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The Assumption Trap: When Opposite-Sex Best Friends and Broken Communication Collide
If you spend any time on the internet, you’ve probably scrolled past those viral "Am I The Arsehole?" relationship dilemmas. A recent one caught my eye, and as a relationship coach, I just had to break it down.
Here’s the setup: A husband plans a getaway to a car race with his female best friend. He assumes his wife knows it’s a trip just for the two of them. Meanwhile, the wife assumes she is naturally invited along for a nice holiday, wanting to share an experience her h

Gemma
Jun 73 min read


The 10-Year Renewable Marriage Contract: Brilliant Reframe or Relationship Ruin?
"Til death do us part." For generations, those words have been the golden standard of commitment. But recently, a fascinating concept has been making waves in the relationship world: the renewable marriage contract.
The idea is simple. Instead of a lifelong legal binding, you enter a 10-year marriage contract. When year nine or ten rolls around, you choose whether to amicably let the contract expire and go your separate ways, or actively sign on for another decade together

Gemma
Jun 64 min read


The Truth About the Sex Recession: Why We’re Having Less Sex (But Better Connections)
It’s a headline we keep seeing everywhere lately: People are having less sex nowadays.
As a sex and relationship coach, I can tell you that this statistic is absolutely real. It is especially prevalent within the younger generations, who are living at home with parents longer and navigating an entirely digital world. But the real question isn't just if we are having less sex, it's why it's happening, and what is taking its place.

Gemma
Jun 54 min read


The Rise of Jet Set Arousal and the World's Best Intimacy Destinations
According to recent data from the Great British Sex Report, intimacy is officially going global. Nearly one in five Brits (19%) say they actively want to plan trips with sex and physical connection as the primary focus.
We are seeing a massive shift from standard beach holidays to intentional, romance-led city escapes, secluded cabin breaks, and specialised sexual wellness destinations.

Gemma
Jun 44 min read


Eating in Bed: Ultimate Comfort or a Relationship Dealbreaker?
There is something undeniably luxurious about crawling under the duvet with a warm bowl of food or a fresh cup of coffee. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday breakfast in bed or a comforting late-night snack after an exhausting day, the bed can feel like the ultimate sanctuary.
But as a relationship and wellness coach, I often look at our daily habits through two lenses: how they affect our bodies (and nervous systems), and how they impact our connections with our partners.

Gemma
Jun 44 min read


Moving In Together: How to Stop Being Roommates and Build a Fulfilling Partnership
Moving in with a partner is an incredibly exciting milestone. You’re picking out furniture, envisioning cozy nights in, and planning your future under one roof. But here is a sobering statistic: more than half of people in the UK say they’ve almost broken up, or actually did break up, after moving in together.

Gemma
Jun 35 min read


Understanding Sex Addiction: Myths, Signs, and the Path to Holistic Recovery
Breaking the stigma. Discover the real causes behind compulsive sexual behavior, its impact on relationships, and holistic tools like Tantra breathwork to heal.

Gemma
Jun 24 min read


Hidden Relationship Tension: Signs, Causes, and How to Heal It
Have you ever found yourself screaming at your partner over how they loaded the dishwasher? Or maybe you’ve felt a heavy, unspoken awkwardness in the room, even though neither of you has officially argued yet? In my work as a sex and relationship coach, I see couples trapped in this cycle all the time. Often, the explosive arguments we have over tiny, mundane things aren't actually about the chores at all. They are the breaking points of hidden relationship tensions that have

Gemma
Jun 14 min read


7 Signs You’re Dating a Manchild (And How to Handle It)
Relationships should be a partnership of equals. But sometimes, you wake up and realize you aren’t just a partner, you feel like a full-time parent.
If you constantly find yourself cleaning up messes (both physical and emotional), chasing down shared financial contributions, or tiptoeing around tantrums, you might be dealing with an emotionally immature partner. Often referred to as a manchild, this is a grown man who relies on his partner or parents to handle the basic re

Gemma
May 314 min read


Sex On The Sofa: The Pros, Cons, and Best Positions to Try Tonight
What are the pros of having sex on a sofa?
It allows you to mix things up a little, especially if things have been a bit dull in the bedroom department lately. You can make it comfortable using soft textures which feel great against the skin. It also gets you into different sex positions, as your body can be raised up against the back of the sofa. It’s also more of a spontaneous thing for couples to do, which keeps the excitement going.

Gemma
May 287 min read


Is Your Relationship Slipping Away? The Subtle Signs of Quiet Quitting in the Bedroom
We’ve all heard the term “quiet quitting” used in the workplace, but over the last year, I’ve noticed a deeply concerning trend: it has officially entered the bedroom.
When a relationship is reaching its end, it rarely happens with a sudden, dramatic explosion. More often, it’s a slow, quiet drift. Partners who don't want to be in the relationship anymore—but aren't quite ready to leave—will do the bare minimum amount of work required to stay connected.

Gemma
May 253 min read


Why Mind-Reading is Ruining Your Relationship (and How to Fix It)
We’ve all been there: wishing our partner could just know exactly what we need without us having to say a word. But is expecting someone to read your mind a realistic standard, or a recipe for heartbreak?

Gemma
May 224 min read
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