A Weekly Check-In You Might Actually Keep
You mean to look after yourself, but weeks disappear into work and errands. A check-in can be brief enough to keep, without becoming another form to complete.
FORTION Journal
Explore the FORTION Journal for clear guides to men’s wellbeing after 40, sexual confidence, sleep, desire and intimacy, with practical advice and sources.
When Everyday Worry Keeps Getting Between You
Your partner is talking, but you are rehearsing what could go wrong tomorrow. Later, you realise you missed the conversation.
Choosing a Better Moment for a Difficult Conversation
You finally raise a concern just as your partner is leaving for work. The discussion goes badly, and the subject feels even harder to revisit.
Talking About What You Enjoy Without Making Assumptions
You may have been together for years and still be guessing about each other's preferences. Something that once felt good may not suit today.
Repairing a Hurtful Comment About Sexual Performance
A joke or frustrated remark landed badly, and now your partner seems guarded. Explaining that you did not mean it may be true, but it may not address the hurt.
How to Ask for a Pause During Intimacy
You may need a break because something hurts, your mind has wandered or you simply want to stop. You do not need to wait for a serious problem.
When Your Partner Does Not Want Sex
You reach for closeness and hear “Not tonight.” It can sting, even when you know your partner cares.
How to Bring Up an Intimate Product With Your Partner
You are curious about trying something, but worry that mentioning it will sound like a complaint.
Listening When Your Partner Shares a Sexual Concern
They tell you something has been worrying them, and you immediately offer five solutions. You mean to help, but they become quieter.
Want More Intimacy? Try a Clear Request
You have dropped hints all week, and your partner still seems unaware. Meanwhile, they may believe you are asking for something completely different.
What to Say After an Erection Difficulty
The room goes quiet, and both of you may be filling the silence with different worries. You wonder whether you disappointed them.
Worried That Age Is Changing Your Sex Life?
You notice one change and start imagining a steady decline. Messages about ageing can make every tired evening feel like evidence.