How we talk about sex impacts how we think about sex
How we define intercourse, sex, and intimacy impacts how we think about these concepts.
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Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.
- Jul 22
How Relearning how to Touch can Treat Low Desire
Learn about how low desire can be addressed by re-learning how to touch.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Jul 15
Get to know your hormones!
Learn how the different hormones impact sexual health.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Apr 15
Supporting Sexual Health: Living with Diabetes
Learn about the impact diabetes has on sexual health and how to support sexual wellness.
Sex 101: Intercourse Should NOT be Painful
Learn about why some women struggle with pain with intercourse.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Aug 28, 2023
Let's talk about consent
Learn about what consent and how it impacts sex
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Aug 15, 2023
Willing vs. Wanting
Learn about the role of willing and wanting when it comes to sex
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Aug 1, 2023
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
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Jun 5, 2023
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.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Mar 30, 2023
Let's talk about female sexual interest/arousal disorder (aka, "low desire")
What is female sexual interest/arousal disorder? Why does it happen? How can you address it?
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Mar 21, 2023
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.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Feb 23, 2023
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.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Jan 11, 2023
When orgasm isn't on the menu
Why orgasm can be difficult for some women and how to enhance your sexual experience.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Nov 21, 2022
Understanding the sexual response cycle
Learn about the linear and non-linear sexual response cycles.
Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.
- Nov 1, 2022
Let's talk about vaginismus
Learn about what vaginismus is and isn't and how the myths about sex can impact vaginismus.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Aug 16, 2022
10 things to expect for sex after becoming parents
What to expect for your sex life after becoming parents.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Aug 8, 2022
The key to arousal is the heart (the literal one, not the figurative one)
Learn about the role the heart plays in sexual arousal.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Aug 1, 2022
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.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Jul 18, 2022
How intercourse can interfere with great sex
Learn how a focus on intercourse can actually interfere with a sex.
Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST
- Oct 26, 2021
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...
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