Normal Journal
![Everything you need to know about testicular health](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Everything_you_need_to_know_about_testicular_health_Web.png?v=1715841474&width=480)
All about the testicles: what they do, how they work, how to keep them healthy, and what to do if you notice something unusual down there.
![Dating apps aren't as popular as they once were. How are we meeting people now?](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Dating_apps_aren_t_as_popular_as_they_once_were_Web.png?v=1715840116&width=480)
What could have caused a generation of swipers to put down their phones and return to the real world?
![Are we really in a ‘sex recession’?](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/SexRecession_Web.png?v=1715842001&width=480)
If you’ve noticed that your sex life has been feeling a little lacklustre recently, you may not be the only one - Gen Z and Millennials are having less sex.
![Sex after childbirth—it’s possible. Here’s how](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Sex_after_childbirth_it_s_possible._Here_s_how_Web.png?v=1712733875&width=480)
Having a child can be a joyful and profound experience, and it’s one that is accompanied by many changes. You’ll immediately get acquainted with dirty nappies, throw-up, and you’ll probably start sleeping in chunks of just a few hours. In this post we talk everything you need to know about sex after childbirth.
![Your body is changing as you age—here’s what you need to know](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Your_body_is_changing_as_you_age_here_s_what_you_need_to_know_Web.png?v=1712733970&width=480)
Our bodies undergo constant changes throughout life, and as we enter our thirties and forties many of us notice—for the very first time—the signs of ageing.
![What Happens When Your Sex Drive is Too High?](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/High_Sex_Drive_Web.png?v=1694492577&width=480)
Let’s explore hypersexuality and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD), shedding light on these conditions, their impact on individuals, and the challenges they can pose.
![Unpacking Emotions & How They Impact Body Confidence](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Copy_of_normal_2b_1_f791db7d-09c5-4d44-9176-d86bbb902a7c.png?v=1692618967&width=480)
Our emotional experiences are directly related to how we feel about our bodies. Our emotions act as messages—they tell us if something feels good, safe, scary, or awkward.
![Two Exercises To Change The Way You Think About Your Body](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Copy_of_normal_3.png?v=1692618613&width=480)
In this activity we’re going to write down some reflective questions that might be impacting our core beliefs about our body and appearance and reinforcing negative thought patterns. We’ll then spend some time re-framing and challenging them.
![What Is Gender Dysphoria, and Where Should I Go For Help?](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/01-intimacy-pleasure_3.png?v=1692618337&width=480)
Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe the sense of disconnect that a person can feel between the body that they were born into, and the gender that they are. If someone’s body appears or behaves in a way that is not commonly in-step with their gender, they can experience gender dysphoria
![How Culture Affects Our Body Confidence](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/02-performance-anxiety_1_e863bb87-e9e8-4f8f-91e5-79580bd308a0.png?v=1692618063&width=480)
Cultural influences can play a huge role in our sense of body confidence. From an early age we’re all exposed to a range of societal norms, beauty standards, and body ideals that can differ from culture to culture.
![How Our Mental Biases Can Reinforce Poor Body Image (and what to do about it)](http://itsnormal.com/cdn/shop/articles/Copy_of_1-thumb_1_1.png?v=1692617289&width=480)
We now want to introduce you to two terms: confirmation bias, and negativity bias.Both Rashida and Georgia address these biases frequently in-session, and understanding how—and why—these biases arise can be really helpful. But first—what exactly are they?