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Turn Fear Into Thrill: How to Make Taboos Playful Instead of Scary

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 4d

We’re not here to convince you that taboos are fun, they often feel scary for a good reason. Keep reading 👇

Turn your fears into fuel. This final chapter of our Honest X Halloween series gives you a hands-on guide to explore taboos with curiosity, safety, and play, so fear becomes thrill and the “off-limits...

{THE AND} Live Experience: The Night Humanity Takes the Stage

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 7d

Explore the magic {THE AND} Live Experience is built on. It’s not a performance you watch, it’s one you become part of. In whatever capacity you decide to do so.

A room of strangers. A few brave questions. Then, something real. Laughter fades, walls drop, and connection takes over. That’s the ripple effect of {THE AND} Live Experience, where humanity stops per...

Explore Deeper Intimacy and Desire with Honest X: The Card Game for Real Intimate Connection

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 10d

In any relationship, there’s what you say… and then there’s what you really want to say. Explore more:

Honest X helps couples explore intimacy beyond attraction, through honest, curious conversations about desire, boundaries, and connection. With 2 volumes of thoughtful questions, it creates a safe spa...

30 and Thriving: Relationship Advice for Women Who Want More Than Just Red Flags and Dating Apps

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 10d

Dating in your 30s isn’t about swiping endlessly or chasing red flags. It’s about asking better questions, building emotional intelligence, and finding someone who matches the life you’re creating - with tools that make real connection happen faster.

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Dating in your 30s isn’t about swiping endlessly or chasing red flags. It’s about asking better questions, building emotional intelligence, and finding someone who matches the life you’re creating - w...

Ghosted in Bed: The Taboos We Pretend Don’t Exist

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 12d

Ever been ghosted in bed? Explore the taboos we pretend don’t exist and turn awkward silences into fun, fearless conversations.

Ever been ghosted in bed? Explore the taboos we pretend don’t exist and turn awkward silences into fun, fearless conversations. Click the GIF for a sneak peek, then try Honest X to spark deeper connec...

Launching a new series of {THE AND}: Above the Bias

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 14d

Launching a new series of {THE AND}: Above the Bias. The new partnership series between The Skin Deep and Abbott, exploring the role of diabetes stigma in relationships.

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Celebrating the launch of the new partnership series between The Skin Deep and Abbott, exploring the role of diabetes stigma in relationships.

How Is Technology Changing The Emotional Experience Of Being Human?

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 17d

How is technology changing the emotional experience of being human? Read more 👇

At The Skin Deep we’ve been asking ourselves how we can we make a meaningful contribution at the dawn of artificial intelligence.

Standing in Spirit: A Conversation with GLAAD’s Jose Useche on Courage, Connection, and the Power of Showing Up

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 18d

This Spirit Day, we stand with LGBTQ+ youth everywhere. 💜 Joy is radical. Visibility is power. Connection keeps us alive.

This Spirit Day, we stand with LGBTQ+ youth everywhere. 💜 Joy is radical. Visibility is power. Connection keeps us alive.

The Art of Asking Better Questions: How to Spark Deeper Connections in Any Relationship

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 19d

Great questions don’t just fill silence, they spark connection. From open-ended prompts to surprising shifts in perspective, here’s how to ask in ways that invite growth, intimacy, and a deeper understanding of each other.

Great questions don’t just fill silence, they spark connection. From open-ended prompts to surprising shifts in perspective, here’s how to ask in ways that invite growth, intimacy, and a deeper unders...

Dinner Table Diplomacy: Questions That Turn Family Gatherings Into Real Connection

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 20d

Family dinners can be chaotic, but the right questions can transform tension into connection. Keep reading 👇

Family dinners can be chaotic, but the right questions can transform tension into connection. Discover how {THE AND} turns ordinary gatherings into unforgettable conversations.

Inner Exploration: Journal Prompts and Self-Reflection Questions for Emotional Growth

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 21d

Inner exploration isn’t about finding answers, it’s about daring to ask the questions that open new parts of yourself. These prompts invite you to slow down, listen inward, and discover the quiet ways emotional growth takes root. Read more 👇

Inner exploration isn’t about finding answers, it’s about daring to ask the questions that open new parts of yourself. These prompts invite you to slow down, listen inward, and discover the quiet ways...

I Wrote a Letter to My Depression, And It Changed Everything

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 24d

"I gave my depression a name, a voice, and for the first time, compassion. That's where my healing began."

For World Mental Health Day, Regina Zuniga shares the letter she wrote to her depression during one of the hardest moments of her life.

Read her story 👇 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthDay

I once wrote a letter to my depression. I gave her a name, a voice, and, for the first time, compassion. That’s where my healing began.

What Happens When You Talk to Strangers? {THE AND} Strangers Edition Has the Answer

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 25d

What if talking to strangers isn’t something to fear, but a way back to real connection? Explore more 👇

What if talking to strangers isn’t something to fear, but a way back to real connection? {THE AND} Strangers Edition helps break the ice with 199 questions that open hearts, dissolve distance, and rem...

The Real Monsters in the Bedroom: Why Talking About Sex Feels So Scary

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · 26d

Why Talking About Sex Feels So Scary? We explore this in our latest article 👇

#SexualHealth #Relationships #Communication #Intimacy #TheSkinDeep #RelationshipAdvice #HealthyRelationships #SexEducation #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipGoals #MentalHealth #SexPositive

We grow up thinking the monsters live under the bed, turns out, they live in it. This Halloween, face the real fear: honest conversations about sex. Because sometimes, the scariest thing in the bedroo...

TSD Community Appreciation Giveaway

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Aug 5

GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉 Win:

- 1x The Skin Deep Ultimate Bundle – all 14 {THE AND} editions, Honest X, the Kidulting Prompt Game, and all 3 postcard sets
- 1x The {THE AND} Ultimate Digital Bundle: 12 digital editions

Enter by Aug 17. Winners announced Aug 18. Enter here: forms.gle/MSHz9XW7QRMQ...

To celebrate you, our amazing community, we're hosting a giveaway featuring: Prize Packages (Total Value: Over $500) 1x The Skin Deep Ultimate Bundle - Our most expansive and inclusive collection, in...

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The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jul 28

Love that holds space 🤍 Watch May & Chase’s powerful conversation on parenthood, partnership & growth. New {THE AND} episode 🥰 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF5S...

Building a Future Together: Our Love Story | {THE AND} May & Chase

A Love That Echoes Through Time | {THE AND} + Little Spoon: Elliot & Kiki

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The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jul 1

Elliot and Kiki are grandma and granddaughter — and the love is so real. Kiki’s all about the hugs, encouragement, and a little (good) spoiling. Elliot’s full of imagination… and might eat veggies if they give her superpowers 🤍

Watch their full conversation 👇 #theskindeep #cute #love

Facing ALS Together: A Deep Talk Between Father & Son | {THE AND} Aaron & Adrian @Aaronscottlazar

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The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jun 22

Dive into a soul-stretching chat between Aaron (he/him) & 13-yr-old son Adrian (he/him). They unpack family memories, life with ALS, and choosing victory over victimhood, all through a lens of deep father-son love. Watch the episode 👇 #theskindeep #parenthood #fatherandson

The Power of Witnessing: What {THE AND} Taught Me About Love, Empathy, and the Lives I Never Lived

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The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jun 20

How much can one honest conversation change you? This new article about our {THE AND} series says: everything.

Read it now, feel deeply, and start your own 👇 #theskindeep #newarticle #blogpost #theand #deepconversations

{THE AND} is more than a documentary series, it’s an invitation to feel, reflect, and connect. Through honest conversations, it reveals the beauty and complexity of human relationships. Watch, feel, a...

Big Hugs, Big Feelings: A Father-Son Conversation | {THE AND} + Little Spoon: Nelson & Nelson

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jun 15

Nelson and his 7-year-old son, Nelson Jr., share a heartwarming and hilarious exchange that shows what deep love and true friendship between a father and son can look like. Full of big hugs, sweet honesty, and laugh-out-loud moments, this conversation will warm your heart 🤍

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Cook, Eat, Love, Repeat: Cassidy Reminded Me Why Food Feels Like Love

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The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jun 10

Food = love 🤍 This heartfelt piece on meals, memories, and connection got us right in the feels, just like Cassidy & Gabrielle’s beautiful story 👇

#newarticle #theskindeep #theand #littlespoon #momanddaughter #deepconnection #realconversation

Cassidy and Gabrielle reminded me how powerful sharing a meal can be. From my spaghetti-only childhood to foodie adulthood, food has always been about love, connection, and the little moments that bri...

The Power of Presence: Loving Through the Fear of Losing Each Other

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · Jun 5

The Power of Presence: Loving Through the Fear of Losing Each Other 🤍 Check out our latest article below! explore.theskindeep.com/the-power-of...

When illness enters a relationship, love is tested in unexpected ways. This reflection on my husband's cancer journey and Jordan & John's {THE AND} conversation is a reminder that the most healing gif...

The Skin Deep Digital Products

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · May 20

Hi there! Yes, you can check out all of our digital decks here: shop.theskindeep.com/pages/the-sk... Once you make a purchase, you’ll receive the decks via email in PDF format, perfect to download and use on your phone, computer, or tablet! ☺️

Connect anytime, anywhere, with The Skin Deep digital products. Try one of our immersive digital toolkits or a wide range of your favorite {THE AND} conversation card games, now available as digital d...

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The Many Faces of Love at First Sight

The Skin Deep @theskindeep.bsky.social · May 20

"I think love at first sight is just your soul recognizing something familiar" 🤍

Read our new story about unexpected sparks and the magic of recognition—inspired by our latest {THE AND} release with Nadiya & Anthony ✨ Tap the preview to read the article.

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Love at first sight isn’t always romantic. Sometimes it’s a puppy, a book cover, or a magical place that feels like home. This is a story about unexpected sparks, soul recognition, and staying open to...