Pain during sex is a common struggle for women. According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, up to 75% of women have experienced pain during intercourse and other forms of sexual activity at some point in their lives. However, sex isn’t supposed...
Experiences that people have as children, whether they are experienced as good, bad, or neutral, can have a significant impact on individuals' lives as adults. Inner child work is one way to nurture those fragmented parts of yourself to help you thrive and have...
Do you currently feel, or have you ever felt like you were struggling to have a connection with your body? Somatic sex therapy can help you with feeling more connected to your sexuality and what you are experiencing in your body at any given time. First, What...
Substance abuse and difficulties around intimacy often go hand in hand. Intimacy oftentimes changes as you get sober, there is no doubt about that. Active addiction may be associated with secrecy and isolation; however, active recovery is the opposite of that. Active...
There is some research that states that romantic love can be literally addictive, according to the National Library of Medicine. Love addiction is a topic that is controversial and highly debated due to there being many opinions in this area. Love addiction is...
Have you ever had the thought, "my partner should know what I like/need/want?" Being able to give and request feedback can be a great way to ensure everyone is on the same page and fulfilled in the relationship. In fact, studies show that communication and effective...
Shame can be the primary drive and stressor in sexual compulsion. Shame can turn into a cyclical pattern, and people who experience shaming messaging around their sexual behaviors, desires, and interests may feel overwhelmed from this shame, causing the individual to...
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that primarily occurs in romantic relationships, but it is not unheard of in platonic or familial relationships as well. At times, due to the confusing nature of gaslighting, it may be difficult to identify if you are...
In everyday conversations, the words kink and fetish may be used interchangeably when discussing any sexual desire that may fall outside of mainstream ideas of sexuality. However, there are some noteworthy key differences. What Defines a Kink vs a Fetish The...