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When Should I Work With a CSAT Therapist?

When Should I Work With a CSAT Therapist?

Although many therapists claim to be able to help with addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors sex addiction, Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT therapists) have specialized training and have developed the necessary skills to work with clients specifically...

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What is Lube & What Type Should You Use?

What is Lube & What Type Should You Use?

Lube is something we can all benefit from having in our toy drawer. It is great for anal sex, solo sex, vaginal sex, foreplay, and even sensory play. With all the different ways someone can use lube, we want to make sure we pick the right one for the right activity....

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What is Vanilla Sex and Why Does it Get a Bad Rap?

What is Vanilla Sex and Why Does it Get a Bad Rap?

Most people want to have an empowering, fulfilling sex life. Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t know what that looks like for them. For some, it might look like being dominated while wearing a ball gag. For others, it might look like missionary style sex...

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Why Do People Self Harm?

Why Do People Self Harm?

Self harm is a concept that both impacts people and is hard for some to understand. Some can’t imagine going out of their way to hurt themselves on purpose, however, the origin and reason behind self harming behaviors is typically more complex than simply wanting to...

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The Psychology of the Madonna Whore Complex

The Psychology of the Madonna Whore Complex

"Where such men love, they have no desire, and where they desire, they cannot love." This quote directly from Sigmund Freud describes a phenomenon he called the Madonna Whore Complex. The Madonna Whore Complex is deeply rooted in misogynistic beliefs and is damaging...

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How to Stop Caring What People Think

How to Stop Caring What People Think

Wanting to feel accepted by others around you is a natural desire. But, when you start to care more about what others think about you then you think about yourself, you might start to allow others to assign meaning to your life. Untangling how others feel vs. you we...

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