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“Does Social Distancing Mean I Shouldn’t Have Sex?” COVID-19 (“the coronavirus”) is leaving a lot of confusion. As a sex therapist, I thought there was a topic that needs to be named and discussed. Really, we just don’t know a ton about this virus and new information keeps coming every
Coronavirus Fears and Other Feelings: Coping with Uncertainty It’s a challenging time to stay balanced and focused when there is a threat like COVID-19 out there. Few of us can recall such major disruptions of our lives and our daily routines. I know I’ve had a lot of different emotions
Relationship Trauma and Vulnerability Relationship traumas can include betrayal, domestic violence and discovery of addictions. All of these situations can cause trauma that can lead to being stuck in a repetitive cycle in your relationship, fear of making changes, a loss of a sense of who you are, and confusion
What is a Solid Relationship Foundation? It doesn’t matter if a relationship is struggling with communication, sex, passion, or anything else. No matter what issue a relationship is dealing with, the relationship needs to have a solid relationship foundation. However, in order to build this foundation, you need to know
3 Tips for Talking Openly About Sex with Your Partner Sex is an integral part of any romantic, committed relationship. It doesn’t have to be the central focus, but, for most people, it does need to happen. It’s okay if you and your partner have different sex drives or different
Depression and Compulsive Behaviors: What’s the Connection? Depression impacts everyone differently. Though it’s the most common mental health condition across the globe, not everyone experiences all of the same symptoms and connections. For some people, depression tends to create compulsive behaviors. Additionally, people already living with conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder
Seeing Body Positivity from Various Angles to Take Care of Yourself There is a common movement that is encouraging more body positivity in our society. I’m all for this. I want people to be able to appreciate their bodies for what they are. They are different sizes, colors, and different
3 Reasons Why Traumas Aren’t Always Easy to Identify When many people think about trauma, stereotypical symptoms often come to mind. They could include everything from painful flashbacks to physical manifestations. But, traumas aren’t always easy to identify. There are plenty of “hidden signs” that can go overlooked or be
What Are the Most Common Sex Therapy Issues for Women? Sex therapy is designed to help men and women—sometimes individually, sometimes as a couple. It’s meant to help men and women establish healthy sex lives and view sex itself as something healthy and positive, instead of having a skewed or
5 Keys for Building Resilience to Difficult Emotions When you think about resilience, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the ability to bounce back. Most people think of resilience in terms of the physical. But, it’s just as important (if not more important) to have emotional resilience.