Welcome to The Chaos Chronicles — where life gets real, the filters come off, and we say the things nobody else wants to.

From the messy to the meaningful, we’re diving into it all — intimacy, relationships, chronic illness, confidence, loss, self-love, and every beautiful disaster in between.

This isn’t just a blog… it’s a bold, honest space for real people navigating real life — with a little laughter, a lot of truth, and maybe a swear word or two.

Ready to embrace the chaos? You’re in the right place.

The Chaos Chronicles Blog

The Catch-22 of Chronic Illness

The Catch-22 of Chronic Illness

Ashley Barnhouse

Living with chronic illness is like trying to pour from a cup that keeps cracking, every time you glue it back together, another piece gives out. You push through pain,...

The Catch-22 of Chronic Illness

Ashley Barnhouse

Living with chronic illness is like trying to pour from a cup that keeps cracking, every time you glue it back together, another piece gives out. You push through pain,...

How Sweetness, Curiosity, and Play Can Reignite Desire

How Sweetness, Curiosity, and Play Can Reignite...

Ashley Barnhouse

What if the secret to keeping your spark alive is as simple as skipping to dessert? Explore how novelty, play, and shared indulgence help couples rediscover intimacy and joy, no...

How Sweetness, Curiosity, and Play Can Reignite...

Ashley Barnhouse

What if the secret to keeping your spark alive is as simple as skipping to dessert? Explore how novelty, play, and shared indulgence help couples rediscover intimacy and joy, no...

Breaking Cycles, Setting Boundaries & Protecting Peace: A Raw Reflection

Breaking Cycles, Setting Boundaries & Protectin...

Ashley Barnhouse

Breaking cycles isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a battle. One that requires boundaries, uncomfortable conversations, and a whole lot of emotional heavy lifting. In this raw and real post,...

Breaking Cycles, Setting Boundaries & Protectin...

Ashley Barnhouse

Breaking cycles isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a battle. One that requires boundaries, uncomfortable conversations, and a whole lot of emotional heavy lifting. In this raw and real post,...

Why Glass Dildos Deserve a Spot in Everyone’s Toybox

Why Glass Dildos Deserve a Spot in Everyone’s T...

Ashley Barnhouse

Forget what you think you know about glass dildos — these aren’t just pretty display pieces. They’re powerhouse tools for temperature play, precision pleasure, and full-body reconnection. Whether you’ve got...

Why Glass Dildos Deserve a Spot in Everyone’s T...

Ashley Barnhouse

Forget what you think you know about glass dildos — these aren’t just pretty display pieces. They’re powerhouse tools for temperature play, precision pleasure, and full-body reconnection. Whether you’ve got...

When the Floor Gives Out

When the Floor Gives Out

Ashley Barnhouse

We always talk about how moving is hard. But what we don’t always talk about is why it’s hard. Not the obvious stuff like having to decide what to keep...

When the Floor Gives Out

Ashley Barnhouse

We always talk about how moving is hard. But what we don’t always talk about is why it’s hard. Not the obvious stuff like having to decide what to keep...

When the Rose-Colored Glasses Finally Fall Off

When the Rose-Colored Glasses Finally Fall Off

Ashley Barnhouse

For 37 years, I’ve been waiting for my dad to show up — and the reality is, he never has. But somewhere along the way, I realized I’ve had a...

When the Rose-Colored Glasses Finally Fall Off

Ashley Barnhouse

For 37 years, I’ve been waiting for my dad to show up — and the reality is, he never has. But somewhere along the way, I realized I’ve had a...