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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...
6 min read


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...
5 min read


Self-Medicate by Practicing Gratitude
Practicing active gratitude can improve your relationship and sex life.
3 min read


The Importance of Making Time for Each Other
How to set aside designated time for communicating and working on your relationship.
4 min read


Therapy vs Coaching: Deciding Which is Best for You
The differences between sex therapy and relationship coaching—and how to decide what you need.
3 min read


We Really Love Each Other...But The Sex Part Is Off
Sexual desire discrepancy as a feature, not a bug, of long-term relationships.
4 min read


Have Better Sex by NOT Having Sex: Sensate Focus
The fabled sex therapy technique developed by Masters & Johnson
9 min read


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
7 min read


8 Tips for Better Relationship Communication
Effective communication for romantic partners means better understanding, better connection, better sex.
6 min read


7 Classic Signs of Gaslighting
Implanted-narrative manipulation, how to recognize signs of gaslighting, and the definition of Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome
4 min read


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.
3 min read


Sex Tech and Relationships: Navigating the Boundaries
How to talk with partner(s) about sex tech and fantasy.
3 min read


Let’s Talk About PORN!
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexuality and subject of pornography. Ups and downs of porn viewership and how to use porn responsibly
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Masturbation Month is Coming...Coming...
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexuality and masturbation
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Dangers of Loneliness and 5 Positive Habits for Nurturing Friendship
Maintaining positive friendships through mindfulness practice
5 min read


Anxiety's Enemy: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Coronavirus is here to stay. Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help manage mental health - during and after quarantine
3 min read


Teletherapy in the Time of Coronavirus
Learn how teletherapy helps people cope with stressful times.
4 min read


Social Distancing? Don’t Neglect Your Mental Health
Staying calm and connected in the face of pandemic and social distancing.
2 min read
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