I was recently listening to an episode of Janet Lansbury’s Unruffled: Respectful Parenting podcast (I’ll link it here), and it hit me in such a personal and professional way. The episode was all about approaching your child’s “bad behavior” with
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5 Ways Sexual Trauma Might Be F’ing Up Your Sex Life
Trauma, especially sexual trauma has a way of sneaking into the places where we feel most vulnerable—one of those places being the bedroom. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from sex or struggled with intimacy in ways that don’t quite make
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When Your Metamour is Pregnant…
“My Metamour is pregnant…” Having a baby is one of the most wild, beautiful, and transformative transitions in a person’s life. But when the new parent is your partner, and they’ve just had a baby with their nesting partner or
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Fairy Tale Series: Beauty and the Beast – A Metaphor for Shame
Ask any millennial parent, and they will tell you: watching childhood favorites with your kids as an adult can reveal surprising layers of meaning. Sitting through Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for the umpteenth time, it dawned on me that
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The Early Messages We Get About Sex: Are They Blocking You From Better Sex?
Have you ever stopped to think about the messages you absorbed about sex when you were growing up? Whether those messages came from parents, teachers, friends, or even media like pornography, they leave a lasting imprint. These early influences shape
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10 Signs Porn Is Messing Up Your Sex Life
10 Signs That Your Sex Life Is Being Subconsciously Influenced by Watching Pornography Pornography is everywhere. It’s easy to access, normalized in pop culture, and for many, it’s one of the first exposures to sexual imagery and ideas. But what
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How Past Sexual Trauma Might Be Holding Your Relationship Back—And How Therapy Can Help
How Past Sexual Trauma Might Be Holding Your Relationship Back—And How Therapy Can Help For many people, past sexual trauma can cast a long shadow, not only on their personal well-being but also on their relationships. Intimacy may feel challenging,
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Breaking the Stigma Around Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common than many people realize, yet it’s often a topic shrouded in shame and silence. If you’ve been struggling with ED, you’re not alone, and there is hope. At my practice, we offer a compassionate
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How to Connect Sexually with Your Partner During the Holiday Hustle
…it’s the most wonderful time of the year (but maybe not for your sexual connection) The holidays are here: a time for twinkling lights, endless to-do lists, and seeing family you may have avoided during the rest of the year.
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EMDR for Painful Sex
Painful Sex? If sex is one of the most natural things in our world, why is dealing with painful sex so common? I’m a Certified Sex Therapist and I talk with people every day about sex. For women or people
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