Latest Articles From Intimata

Jealousy, Chess, and Chance: One Autistic Understanding of Jealousy autism neurodivergence non-monogamy

Person wearing a black shirt reading “Picture Perfect I Don’t Fit In,” symbolising neurodivergence, identity, and challenges with traditional attachment theory labels.

How Attachment Theory Mislabels Neurodivergence neurodivergence

The Glitch-Free Intimacy Guild adhd autism lgbtqia+ neurodivergence

Visualising emotional labour in intimate and romantic relationships, represented by one parent holding a baby while another manages communication tasks, illustrating the invisible mental and emotional load within relationships, sex and relationship therapy with Intimata Oxford.

What Is Emotional Labour? lgbtqia+ neurodivergence relationship therapy

Close-up of a dog's nose illustrating sensory processing and the five senses in neurodivergent intimacy – Intimata Sex & Relationship Therapy, Oxford UK

Beyond the Five Senses: Why Neurodivergent Intimacy Needs a Better Map neurodivergence

A vibrant neuroqueer portrait for Intimata Sex & Relationship Therapy. Featuring a person in alternative punk-inspired attire, tattoos, and a spiked choker, this image symbolizes the subversion of gender norms and the celebration of the 'unperformed' self. A visual anchor for Intimata’s work in neurodivergent attraction, sensory-safe intimacy, and queer-affirming therapy in Oxford, UK.

What Is (Neurodivergent) Sexual Attraction? adhd autism neurodivergence sexuality

Asian woman looking sad at a desk with a box labeled "Fired," metaphorically representing the "Relationship Recession" habit of discarding secure, supportive partners in search of an elusive 100%, by Intimata, Oxford

Why is it so Hard to Find a Good Relationship? relationship therapy

A couple experiencing communication disconnection, illustrating the 'Partner Not Listening' barriers addressed in the Intimata Active Listening framework by Tiga-Rose Nercessian

Why Won't My Partner Listen To Me?! relationship therapy

A homemade cardboard protest placard with hand-drawn text reading "404 Oops, democracy not found." This visual metaphor highlights the article's central argument: that traditional, hegemonic definitions of "couples therapy" act as a systemic political failure, excluding diverse, democratic forms of intimacy such as polyamory and queer platonic partnerships.

Do You Do Couples Therapy? relationship therapy

Scrabble-style letter tiles arranged to spell out the phrase 'WHY NOT NOW', symbolising a motivational call to action to overcome barriers and start sex or relationship therapy with Tiga-Rose Nercessian at Intimata Sex & Relationship Therapy online practice.

Free Guides: Getting Started with Sex & Relationship Therapy relationship therapy sex therapy

A woman wearing a VR headset sits on the floor at Intimata, Oxford, surrounded by computers and cables, illustrating the integration of technology in modern sex and relationship therapy.

Can I Use AI for Therapy? mental health relationship therapy

Visualising the "Taker" dynamic and the complexity of receiving in relational patterns: A symbolic gesture of two hands exchanging a white rose, representing the flow of connection, vulnerability, and the act of receiving within relationship therapy at Intimata Oxford.

Givers & Takers in Relationships: Takers (Part 2/2) relationship therapy

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