How Stress Affects Sexual Health and Relationships In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, stress has quietly become a constant companion for many individuals and couples. From work pressure and financial responsibilities to emotional challenges and relationship expectations, stress seeps into every area of life — including sexual health and intimate relationships . At Mansparsh Clinic , Dr. Bhatambres often observes that many sexual health concerns are not purely physical but deeply connected to mental and emotional stress. Understanding this connection is the first step toward healing and restoring balance. Understanding Stress and Its Impact on the Mind and Body Stress is the body’s natural response to challenging situations. While short-term stress can be motivating, chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance, emotional wellbeing, and overall health. When stress becomes persistent, the body produces excess cortisol (the stress hormone), which interferes with: Libido and s...
How to Build Resilience During Challenging Times In life, we all go through tough phases—moments when things feel overwhelming, uncertain, or out of our control. Whether it's a personal setback, health scare, or emotional burnout, these times test our strength. But here’s something hopeful: resilience is not something you're either born with or without—it’s a skill you can build. At Mansparsh Clinic , Kharghar, we often meet people carrying silent emotional loads. We’ve seen that while healing the mind or body, resilience becomes your greatest inner strength . Dr. Rahul Bhatambre, with years of experience in mental wellness, reminds us: “It’s okay to bend. Resilience is about learning how to bounce back.” 1. Accept That It's Okay to Not Be Okay It starts with acceptance. Acknowledge your emotions without shame. Whether you feel anxious, angry, or completely drained—give yourself permission to feel. Bottling emotions doesn’t make you strong; expressing them healthily doe...