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In Defense of Monogamy (and How to Make It Healthy)
Learn how to build honest, secure, and passionate monogamy through communication, self-awareness, and conscious relationship agreements.

Cat Ferris
Nov 93 min read


Can You Really Be Friends With Your Ex? Science Says Yes.
Being friends with your ex isn’t a red flag. Research shows it’s often about emotional maturity, secure attachment, and love that changes form.

Cat Ferris
Nov 55 min read


When “Sisterhood” Becomes Surveillance: A Note on Toxic Monogamy Culture
A compassionate critique of toxic monogamy culture and the emotional chaos inside “vetting” groups. Why sisterhood should mean support—not surveillance.

Cat Ferris
Nov 23 min read


Love Isn’t the Same as Capacity
Love and capacity aren’t the same. What happens when our emotional needs aren’t met? Let's explore the five choices we have in those moments, and how to navigate disappointment with compassion and self-awareness.

Cat Ferris
Nov 24 min read


The Marital Advice Worth Ignoring
Why “don’t go to bed angry” might be the worst relationship advice. Learn how nervous system regulation and empathy lead to real repair.

Cat Ferris
Oct 302 min read


The Bromance Beneath the Fantasy: What Buddy Baiting and Cuckolding Reveal About Male Intimacy
What if group masturbation and cuckolding aren’t just about sex, but about men craving intimacy and connection with each other? A look at the deeper emotional undercurrents behind these misunderstood kinks.

Cat Ferris
Oct 293 min read


Swingers, Polyamorists, and the Politics of Pleasure
Why do swingers often lean conservative while polyamorous folks lean liberal? Let's explore the cultural and generational roots of the divide — and how compassion and curiosity can bridge it.

Cat Ferris
Oct 295 min read


When Limerence Meets Non-Monogamy
A raw and honest reflection on navigating limerence within ethical non-monogamy.

Cat Ferris
Oct 263 min read


Porn is Not the Enemy: Rethinking “Addiction”
Porn isn’t the enemy. Shame and avoidance are. Let’s rethink what ‘addiction’ really means.

Cat Ferris
Sep 33 min read


When Romance is a Kink: The Magic of Comet Relationships
In polyamory circles, there’s a term for a certain kind of connection that burns bright and beautiful without becoming part of everyday...

Cat Ferris
Aug 232 min read


The One Thing Every Couple Needs for Better Sex (and It’s Not What You Think)
What’s the one thing every couple needs for better sex? It’s not what you think—but it changes everything.

Cat Ferris
Aug 42 min read


I Have Always Been a Wild Creature
I make love like an octopus.
(Emotionally, metaphorically… not literally. Probably.)

Cat Ferris
Jul 172 min read


Why the Slow Burn Might Be the Real Spark
( Inspired by The IKEA Effect in Dating , Psychology Today ) I recently read a Psychology Today article about the “IKEA effect” in...

Cat Ferris
Jul 132 min read


When Fantasy and Reality Don’t Match
Untangling the messy truth about desire, love, and long-term intimacy “I feel broken,” she said quietly, eyes down. “Why?” I asked....

Cat Ferris
Jun 292 min read


Power & Kink Eroticism: The Thrill of Control, Surrender, and Sacred Risk
Exploring the Core Desire of Dominance, Devotion, and Transgressive Trust Our erotic blueprints are as unique as fingerprints. Your Core...

Cat Ferris
Jun 93 min read


Passionate Eroticism: Wild Wanting & Fiery Play
Exploring the Core Desire of Bold Expression, Spontaneity, and Electric Connection Every erotic being is wired a little differently. Your...

Cat Ferris
Jun 83 min read


Romantic Eroticism: The Tender Art of Being Cherished
Exploring the Core Desire of Love, Devotion, and Deep Emotional Intimacy Have you ever wondered why certain moments turn you on more...

Cat Ferris
Jun 83 min read


Ask The Sex Coach: How to Handle Judgment for Being Polyamorous
(And Whether Coming Out is Right For You) This week’s question was submitted through Instagram: “How do you deal with the potential...

Cat Ferris
Mar 203 min read


Ask the Sex Coach: How Can I Explore Kink with Responsive Desire and High Brakes?
I recently launched my "Ask the Sex Coach" series on Instagram, where I answer your real, unfiltered questions about intimacy,...

Cat Ferris
Mar 134 min read


Why Empathy Is Harder in Relationships (And How to Cultivate It Anyway)
Empathy is one of those beautiful, aspirational qualities we all strive for—until we actually need to practice it with the person we love...

Cat Ferris
Mar 24 min read
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