It’s the end of 2020 and we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. While stress, uncertainty, and instability is a turn-on for some, it can cause a serious disinterest in sex for others. If you are finding
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Ask a Sex Therapist
I remember being in college and creating a show for campus TV station called “Ask the Sexperts!” We created a mini Love Line where students could call or email in with their questions and a panel of students would answer
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The New Normal?
While cleaning up some clutter, I found a post-it note that I wrote to myself months ago. Months ago! That’s how long I’ve been putting off this clean-up. The post-it said: The Universe gives you a taste and now you have
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How do you speak to yourself?
When you are thinking about yourself, what sort of thoughts run through your mind? If you don’t know, try to notice and pay attention the next time you find yourself speaking/thinking to yourself. Ever notice yourself saying things like this:
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Relationship Tips from a Weekend Trip to IKEA
I spent an afternoon at my local IKEA this Saturday. I left the store feeling satisfied that I had found the products that I needed, but I also left with more knowledge than I entered with. Shopping at IKEA can
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Trans Rights are Human Rights
The recent memo from the White House about redefining sex and gender has left a lot of people rightfully angry, scared, sad, and confused. No matter where you might lean politically, the idea of making a policy or declaration that
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Date Someone who has Been in Therapy
As much as mental health professionals try to take the stigma out of seeking therapy, I’ve noticed that people still get concerned about letting new romantic partners know that they have a therapist. Even people who have been helped so
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Love Languages for Self-Love
Anyone who has been in therapy with me knows I love Gary Chapman’s “5 Love Languages” and that I reference his book often. If you haven’t heard of it, you can learn more at his website. The basic premise is
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How do you INTEND to grow this year?
It is, no doubt, a cliche to speak about intentions and resolutions this time of year. People get pensive. They become reflective. They reach out to people they have lost connections with. Its a curious thing- this man-made concept of
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Do Something that Terrifies You
Most people shy away from doing things that terrify them. The issue with this is that sometimes scary things must be done. And sometimes scary things need to happen in order to grow. Different things terrify different people. Some folks
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