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#wontbeerased, Grieve, Advocate, Take Care of Yourselves I want to first say that I identify as a cisgender male. I’m writing advice that I hope will help, but I recognize my privilege while I’m writing this. If you’re someone who is trans, gender-queer, non-binary, or non-cisgender, and you have a
5 Special Challenges You’ll Face as the Partner of a Sex Addict As a partner of a sex addict, it’s common to feel betrayed, isolated, and alone. Even if your partner is trying to get help for their addiction, your own needs might get ignored as they focus on their
The Hidden Harm of Covert Sexual Abuse Whether it’s in trauma therapy or sex addiction recovery, one of the most common things that is in our clients’ backgrounds is sexual abuse. When we think of sexual abuse, it can seem pretty obvious what this entails. Overt abuse involves the actual
When Is Sex Addiction an Addiction? So many people suffer and struggle with different types of addictions. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or something else entirely, addiction is not something to be taken lightly. In fact, sex addiction can be just as harmful as these other problems. In many cases, it
Does Erectile Dysfunction Mean He is Not Into You? Is it a sexual dysfunction or does it mean he’s not attracted to you? This is one of the most common questions I get and misconceptions about erectile dysfunctions. ED can be caused by some physiological issues such a hormonal issues.
Self-Care and the #MeToo Movement A few weeks ago, I watched a powerful documentary called What Haunts Us. In this documentary, the filmmaker investigates a series of suicides that are related to history of sexual abuse at a school. What happened at this school will likely anger and offend you. It’s
7 Brilliant Ways to Maintain Your Self-Esteem After a Breakup Maintaining your self-esteem after breaking up with your significant other isn’t always easy. Regardless of the reason for the breakup, it can often put a damper on how you feel about yourself. No one is perfect in a relationship. But
Body Shame and Sexual Dysfunction Many of us have experienced body shame at some point in our lives. We can think we’re not fit enough, thin enough, big enough, etc. Can these insecurities lead to sexual dysfunctions? Of course they can. When we are offering sex therapy to our clients,
Why Social Pressure Can Make You Feel Like You Don’t Belong Pressure from others influences who you are and what you become throughout your life. When you were younger, you probably dealt with peer pressure, as many people do. Unsurprisingly, those pressures don’t necessarily go away as you age. Often,
Help! My Partner Isn’t Sexually Attracted to Me Many aspects make up a successful relationship. Physical and sexual attraction are only two components. But, they’re also very important ones. When your partner doesn’t feel sexually attracted to you, it might not seem like a big deal at first. But, it