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Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary


The 3-Minute Game, Part 2: Taking vs Receiving Explained
If you’ve tried the touch-optional version of the 3-minute game from Part 1, you may wonder how “taking” and “receiving” fit when touch isn’t part of the moment. This post breaks it down simply, with clear examples and a gentle, consent-based approach you can use right away.

Rovena Magidin
Dec 4, 20254 min read


When Touch Isn’t Available: A New Way to Play the 3-Minute Game
The 3 minute game is one of the most loved tools in my practice. But for many people, touch simply isn’t available — their nervous system is overwhelmed, they’re touched-out, or they’re not ready for physical closeness. This new touch-optional version offers a safe, gentle way to stay connected, even when touch feels like too much.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 26, 20255 min read


10 Key Facts About Sexual Health Everyone Should Know
10 Key Facts About Sexual Health Everyone Should Know

Rovena Magidin
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Some of my favourite books about intimacy and sex.
Today I want to share with you some of the books I’ve been reading about relationships, sex and intimacy. These books are not about new...

Rovena Magidin
Mar 10, 20243 min read


The best practice you can do with your partner, even if you won't believe me at first
Stay with me here. Don’t dismiss it just because the name sounds strange or weird. Let me explain. Eye Gazing or Soul Gazing I’m...

Rovena Magidin
Feb 18, 20243 min read


What does Sex mean to You?
In Couples Counselling people often want to talk about sex and intimacy. Well, maybe they don't want to, but they know they need to, because it's been a problem, often for a very a long time. Usually for years. It caused a lot of hurt, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. People feel rejected, unwanted, hurt, misunderstood. They fight about sex, or they never talk about it. They know it could be better, they hope they can find fulfillment, pleasure, joy, connection. Th

Rovena Magidin
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Dyads and Intimacy
My very first blog post was about one the best communication tools for couples I know of - Dyads. It’s a practice I share with all people...

Rovena Magidin
Dec 10, 20234 min read


The Art of Presence: Mindfulness, Sexuality and Intimacy.
There are 3 books I wanted to talk about today that are about intersection of Mindfulness, Sexuality and Intimacy. For people and couples...

Rovena Magidin
Nov 4, 20233 min read


How to fix your sex life. What if sex is not good?
As a Sex Therapist in Calgary I talk to people every day about their challenges in the bedroom. People are struggling, often for a very...

Rovena Magidin
Oct 29, 20234 min read


Balancing Companionship and Intimacy: Nurturing Both Sides of Your Relationship.
Mark and Kelly come to my office, a little bit nervous and a little bit hopeful, to talk about a problem they’ve been having for a while...

Rovena Magidin
Oct 2, 20236 min read


Some of my Favourite Books about Women's Sexuality
I’m often asked to recommend books to read. It’s a tough question - the same as when you are asked for recommendations for a restaurant....

Rovena Magidin
Jun 10, 20233 min read


3 of my favourite books on Tantric Sexuality
Today I wanted to share with you some of my favourite books about neo-tantric and sacred sexuality. For the past 10 years, I have combined...

Rovena Magidin
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Desire Discrepancy
Desire discrepancy or mismatched desire is one of the most common issues couples want to address in Couples Counselling. You might be...

Rovena Magidin
Apr 12, 20235 min read


Let’s Talk About Sex: Dual Control Model
Did you know that when it comes to sex you have an accelerator and a brake pedal…. in your brain! What? What is she talking about? Also...

Rovena Magidin
Apr 5, 20234 min read


Couples Counselling and Intimacy Issues
Intimacy and sex. It’s complex. It’s vulnerable. We don’t really talk about it, and we don’t ask for help. Most people don't immediately...

Rovena Magidin
Jan 30, 20236 min read


Intimacy skills: Touch. Asking for what you want.
In Couples Counselling we often focus on intimacy. Complains I hear from people are "I just don't know what to do.... I don't know how to...

Rovena Magidin
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Kind Touch
I’m reading a beautiful book by Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, “The Heart of Trauma”. What makes it beautiful is just how kind it is. It’s written...

Rovena Magidin
Dec 18, 20222 min read


Menopause and Sex. Resources.
When peri-menopause starts and your hormones get on that rollercoaster ride, everything changes, including your sex drive, arousal,...

Rovena Magidin
Dec 9, 20223 min read


7 second kiss
I’m going to commit to kissing my husband every day for at least 7 seconds for the next week (and hopefully longer). Here’s why. Last...

Rovena Magidin
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Your Own Sensation Play Kit
If you and your parter are in the mood to play and explore all of your senses, if you just have discovered that your Erotic Blueprint is...

Rovena Magidin
Nov 13, 20223 min read
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