DBT Acronyms That Just Work
The path to changing your life may be possible through first changing your behaviors. While sometimes you can’t control your environment, you can control what you do and how you act. This concept was Marsha Linehan’s premise when she first created Dialectical Behavior...
The Science Behind The Orgasm
The big O. While you don't need to experience orgasm during intimacy for it to be pleasurable, it can be the pièce de résistance of the whole experience. We know that orgasms feel amazing, but what makes them so amazing? By looking at the science behind them, we can...
How Somatic Sex Therapy Can You Heal From Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma is often stigmatized and viewed as a taboo topic to discuss and unfortunately, the way these issues are treated by many communities tends to force people who carry trauma to suffer in silence. Sexual trauma is not a condition that resolves on its own,...
How to Balance Emotional Labor in Relationships
Emotional labor is a big topic. Rose Hackman wrote an entire book about it: Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power recently, blowing open a resonance from folks internationally. Sometimes called “mental load,” the term...
What is Kitchen Table Polyamory?
When it comes to creating a polyamorous relationship structure there is no right or wrong way to create what works for you. Read on to learn more about a type of polyamorous metamour arrangement called kitchen table polyamory (KTP). What is Kitchen Table...
What is Compulsory Monogamy Versus Intentional Monogamy?
Many people in romantic relationships may believe there are only two relationship structures: monogamous and open. Society and culture often promote that monogamous relationships are the ideal, which leads many people to believe that it is the only right or healthy...
Why is Feedback Important for Enhancing Intimacy?
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...
How Working with a Sex Coach Can Improve Intimacy
Are you and/or you and your partner seeking guidance and support to unlock the full potential of your sex lives? This is where a sex coach comes in – a trained professional who can offer personalized insights, tailored strategies, and unwavering support to help you...
Kink and Trauma: The Psychology of Pleasure and Pain
Kink is a facet of human sexuality that is unfortunately very misunderstood, stigmatized, and pathologized. Though sex can be a taboo subject on its own, when you add the inclusion of kinks, fetishes, power exchange, and BDSM play, layers of complexity can mount. A...
“Men are Visual Creatures” — Is that True?
Let's tackle a myth that’s been floating around since the Dark Ages: the idea that men are more drawn to visual stimuli than women. You know, the notion that men's eyes pop out of their heads cartoonishly at the mere sight of a shapely figure or sliver of skin, while...
New Relationship Energy: What is it and How to Manage
Remember that ecstatic time in the beginning of a new relationship? Well, for those in monogamous relationships, one usually experiences this once with each consecutive partner. In this blog, let's explore new relationship energy (NRE) in polyamorous relationships and...
10 Unexpected Benefits of Getting a Therapist in Chicago
If someone is facing a challenging situation or time in their life, it is only natural for them to look for solutions and ways to overcome whatever they are facing — internally or externally. When someone seeks services to help them address their high-stress level or...