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Willing vs. Wanting

Learn about the role of willing and wanting when it comes to sex

An introduction to the PLISSIT model and how it is used in sex therapy

Learn what the PLISSIT model is and how it's used in sex therapy

It's not a "me" problem, it's a "we" problem

Why it's beneficial to see a sexual health difficulty as a "we" issue instead of a "me" issue.

Can we PLEASE stop using the word "perform" to describe sexual function?

Learn why talking about "sexual performance" can actually damage your approach to a meaningful sexual relationship.

The "Gas" and "Brake" of the Sexual Self

Learn about the sexual excitation system and the sexual inhibition system and their role in desire and arousal.

Understanding the sexual response cycle

Learn about the linear and non-linear sexual response cycles.

10 things to expect for sex after becoming parents

What to expect for your sex life after becoming parents.

The key to arousal is the heart (the literal one, not the figurative one)

Learn about the role the heart plays in sexual arousal.

A sympathetic understanding of sex

Learn what the role of the sympathetic nervous system is with regards to sex and how an outcome focused approach to sex can impact that.

How intercourse can interfere with great sex

Learn how a focus on intercourse can actually interfere with a sex.

Aim for the stars? Nah, aim for “good enough”.

You don’t have to look far until you see people talking about the “best”. We are told we need the fastest cell phone service, the most...

Why I Ask About Sex (And Why You Should Too If You're A Mental Health Provider)

For many people, sex matters. A lot. Which means, for many people, if your sex life is derailed, it matters. A lot. We are sexual beings...