My Role as a Sex Therapist in the Time of the Coronavirus I was recently asked what do I think my role as a sex therapist is at this time. That was a scary question for me because I wasn’t sure if I had an answer or even more scary
“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
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
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
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
3 Tips for Making a Commitment to Changes with a Sexual Mismatch Everyone has different desires and needs, especially when it comes to sharing intimacy. Even when you’re sexually mismatched with your partner, it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. But, it does mean you both have to work together
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How to Talk to a Partner About Taboo Sexual Desires [without Fear or Shame] Talking about sex with your partner isn’t always easy, even without taboo desires. Even when you open up about sex with someone you love, it makes you vulnerable. When you think the fantasies and desires you
How to Know the Right Time to Come Out as a Poly A polyamorous person is someone who is able to be in a relationship with more than one person at a time. While these relationship structures can reflect your values others might not be accepting. Although our culture has
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 nearly everything to overcome the issues holding you back from intimacy. But success doesn’t usually happen overnight. It’s easy to see
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 someone you might want to date. Because of the stereotypes surrounding poly individuals, it’s often hard for