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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...
5 min read


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...
6 min read


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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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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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
5 min read


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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8 Tips for Better Relationship Communication
Effective communication for romantic partners means better understanding, better connection, better sex.
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7 Classic Signs of Gaslighting
Implanted-narrative manipulation, how to recognize signs of gaslighting, and the definition of Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
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Haunted by Trauma: How Abuse Inflicts Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Common signs and symptoms of PTSD and a sensory grounding technique to help manage and treat PTSD.
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Sex Tech and Relationships: Navigating the Boundaries
How to talk with partner(s) about sex tech and fantasy.
3 min read
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