How to Gain Sexual Confidence by Celebrating Your Wins
How to Gain Sexual Confidence by Celebrating Your Wins Whether you struggle with low self-esteem or sexual issues, gaining sexual confidence can feel impossible at times. You’ve likely tried nearl ...
Coming Out as Poly: Why It’s Hard to Tell Others
Coming Out as Poly: Why It’s Hard to Tell Others Polyamorous relationships are still considered to be a sexual/relationship minority. That can make it hard to come out to friends, family, or even som ...
How Somatic Experiencing Can Help You with ED
How Somatic Experiencing Can Help You with ED There are many possible causes of erectile dysfunction (ED). A medical condition such as heart disease or high blood pressure often causes ED. Traumatic ...
Watch Out When You See a Therapist Advertise Treating Same-Sex Attractions
Watch Out When You See a Therapist Advertise "Treating" Same-Sex Attractions The term same-sex attraction (or SSA) as it is often referred, is often codename for conversion or reparative therapy. If ...
Giving Sex Therapy the Time it Needs to Work
Giving Sex Therapy the Time it Needs While working on my dissertation, I interviewed 19 sex therapists about what leads to good sex therapy outcomes versus what doesn't. There were several factors th ...
Good Communication Everywhere Else, but With Sex
Good Communication Everywhere Else, but With Sex "We Have Great Communication (But We Don't Talk About Sex)" I have heard this from so many of the couples who have I have worked with in therapy. T ...
What is Somatic Sex Therapy?
What is Somatic Sex Therapy? It's common for several of my clients to have had various other attempts at working through their sexual dysfunctions. Whether it's erectile dysfunction , vaginismus ...
3 Keys on How to Discuss Your Low Sex Drive with Your Partner
3 Keys on How to Discuss Your Low Sex Drive with Your Partner One of the most common sexual frustrations that client's bring to sex therapy is low sexual desire. When you have a low sex drive, for wh ...
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries
Updated 11/4/23 5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Respecting Your Boundaries and Your Partners' Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, ...
Sexual Trauma Defined
Sexual Trauma Defined Sexual trauma is a complex concept that describes the lasting impact of a sexual boundary violation. It is defined by its origin and the typical symptoms that survivors can expe ...