How Does the Brain Heal from Sexual Trauma?
Exploring the long-lasting effects of sexual trauma on the brain and nervous system, and how this knowledge can inform therapeutic...
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Understanding Sex Addiction: Causes, Signs, and Recovery Strategies
What is sex addiction? Sex addiction is characterized by the lack of control over sexual thoughts, urges, and impulses, leading to...
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Jealousy and Compersion in Relationships
Jealousy comes up in all types of relationships, sexual and otherwise. A kid can experience jealousy when their mother is talking to...
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27 Essential Polyamory/Non-monogamy Terms & Definitions
A small but growing number of people are discovering—and proving—that monogamy as our culture understands it is not the only way to be...
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Intimacy Coaching Amid the Chaos
How are things going? I know that can be a hard question to answer right now. So far we’ve survived a global pandemic, white supremacy is...
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Security, Safety, and Connection: How Childhood Relationships Create Adult Attachment Styles
How do you behave when you’re feeling insecure in your relationship? What steps do you take when you feel a lack of connection? Do your...
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Loving the Mirror: 3 Sex-Positive Practices
Before you can have a meaningful conversation about sex with a partner, you have to agree with yourself that your sexuality and your...
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V is for Clitoris: A Valentine’s Day Special
A student recently asked me, “What’s the best sex position for stimulating the clitoris?” And the fact of the matter is, I get questions...
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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (Sex Coach Edition)
*Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash Say what you will about New Year’s Resolutions, but done right they are a powerful tool in...
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Stuff Their Stocking – The Art of Gifting Sex Toys
For lovers who want to provide their partner the gift of augmented pleasure, there are a few things to keep in mind. Sex toys can make...
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Practicing Safe Holidays: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Infectious Stress
*Note: Client anecdotes used with permission The holidays are upon us! In our wildly diverse nation, that means something different to...
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What's the Best Way to Get Better at Sex? Exercise!
Take it from a sex coach: sexuality is intimately tied to physical activity. Do I hear a Duh! from the back corner? Well it may seem...
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Trick or Treat—Wanna Play Doctor?
Dressing up isn't just for Halloween...
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Self-Medicate by Practicing Gratitude
Practicing active gratitude can improve your relationship and sex life.
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The Importance of Making Time for Each Other
How to set aside designated time for communicating and working on your relationship.
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Therapy vs Coaching: Deciding Which is Best for You
The differences between sex therapy and relationship coaching—and how to decide what you need.
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We Really Love Each Other...But The Sex Part Is Off
Sexual desire discrepancy as a feature, not a bug, of long-term relationships.
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Have Better Sex by NOT Having Sex: Sensate Focus
The fabled sex therapy technique developed by Masters & Johnson
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Talking About Sex
Foreplay starts the moment you're done having sex. That includes talking about it. Learn how to start that conversation from a sex therapist
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How Mirroring Dialogue Helps Couples Empathize & Communicate Better
Disempowering the defensive ego through Imago's methodical approach to sex therapy communication
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