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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 you see this term advertised by a therapist, you need to be very cautious. These practices are often built
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 that emerged from this study. One of the most prevalent factors was patience. Therapists risk rushing too fast,
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. This can feel really confusing. You might be able to talk and navigate through most
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, or premature ejaculation, a lot of people have talked with their doctors. Some have even gone to therapy. A lot of
3 Keys on How to Discuss Your Low Sex Drive with Your Partner When you have a low sex drive, for whatever reason, it’s important to talk to your partner about it. Openness can influence how your partner responds to a lack of sexual intimacy in your relationship. If you
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, it’s equally important to respect each other’s sexual boundaries. First of all, understand that it’s normal for a couple not to always have the same sexual desires. Or, maybe you do, but at
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 experience later on. Where Does Sexual Trauma Come from? Violations of sexual boundaries can often result in sexual
Sexual Boundaries and Resentment What are sexual boundaries? Boundaries describe the limits of what we can tolerate emotionally, physically, and mentally. Sexual boundaries describe the things we want and don’t want to do to do sexually. This could mean anything from a look, a comment, a touch, or even what
How to Cope When Sexual Dysfunction Creates Fear of Having Sex Sexual dysfunction affects people in many ways. We tend to think it’s just a physical problem. But it creates many mental and emotional issues, too. It also can come from these problems as well. The emotional impact that sexual
The Myth of Good Sex vs. Bad Sex I know that some of the sex that you have is good and other sex you could just leave behind. That’s not what I’m talking about in this particular post. The myth that I’m talking about is that some partners are good