Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Blog
SubscribePlaying your side of the court
It's important to work as a team on your issues, but it's also important to focus on your own part! Confront yourself first, focus on you, and yet collaborate. https://youtu.be/0Ohwd4F4FuA
Sexual Avoidance Cycle – Just the Tip Tuesday
Couples commonly get into a cycle of avoiding sex. It starts when sex starts to feel tense, disappointing, or problematic. Once that happens enough, it can feel fraught - or risky - because you anticipate a "bad" outcome. At that point, it's natural to start to avoid...
You are not broken
Sexual struggles are common and normal. There are so many good reasons for people to have issues, and it does not mean you are broken (or your relationship is broken), if you do! https://youtu.be/Qo-CvsnSJ7w
Will An Emotional Affair Kill Your Relationship?
Originally written for Mind Body Green -https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/will-emotional-affair-kill-your-relationship Infidelity, dishonesty, cheating, secrecy, affairs—these are all words that describe potential death blows to your relationship. While you may...
Talking to your partner about sexual concerns
Sometimes bringing up our concerns is the hardest part of solving them. I have suggestions to make this easier - how to prepare for the conversations, how to approach your partner, and how to talk about sex in a way that's supportive and constructive....
Sexual Satisfaction Scale
This new tool is a great way to talk to your partner about what you each value in sex. You spend time identifying what makes your sex life the most satisfying (and the least), examine the themes that are relevant to you, and then discuss with your partner. This may...
Interviews
TV Appearances
Let's Talk Live (WJLA) - Holiday stress, relationships and Sex Without Stress
Radio
- The Daily Drum: Will your relationship survive the holidays?
- Love, Lust & Laughter: Sex Without Stress, Part 2
- Love, Lust & Laughter: Sex Without Stress, Part 1
Podcast Appearances
- Grapefruit and Granola: Tips for improving your relationships
- This is why you're single: Sex without stress
- Beautifully Equipped: Sex myths and intimacy barriers
- SuperPower U: Manifesting
- Health Reporter: Sexual intimacy
- Sexology: Signs of a healthy sex life
- Keepin' It Juicy: Sex over 50
- Sacred Psychology: Sex and intimacy
- Divorce Survival Podcast: Let's talk about sex
- Women in the Middle: Midlife, mindfulness, and sex
- I Do Podcast: Avoid these common sex life pitfalls
- Real Souls: Sex, myths and porn
- I Do Podcast: New relationship rules
- Smashing the Ceiling: Sex, shame and sexual games
- Science of Self Help: Sex therapy with Jessa
- Sexy Marriage Radio: When sex feels like work
- Thrival Nutrition: Improving your sex life with your partner
- Heart and Hustle: What I do as a sex therapist and why I do it
Featured Publications
Articles
- Shape.com: 6 Things Monogamous People Can Learn From Open Relationships
- Mind Body Green: The Subtle But Powerful Mindset Shift That Can Transform Your Sex Life
- Mind Body Green: Will an Emotional Affair Kill Your Relationship?
- Mind Body Green: 7 Resolutions For Couples to Make to Improve Their Sex Life
- Mind Body Green: Is an Open Relationship Right For You? An In-Depth Guide
- Mind Body Green: The 5 Most Common Sexual Concerns, According to a Sex Therapist
- Mind Body Green: The Holidays Can Be a War Zone for Relationships. Here's How to Come Out Stronger as a Couple
- Mind Body Green: Morning Sex is Good for Your Health. Here's How to Make it Happen
- Mind Body Green: How to Have a Productive Argument According to a Couple's Counselor
- Mind Body Green: Caught in the Sexual Avoidance Cycle? Here's how to break free
- Mind Body Green: Here's How to Figure out What Really Turns You On, According to a Sex Therapist
- Mind Body Green: 8 Steps Toward Healing When Your Relationship is Falling Apart
- Well & Good: 3 Tips to Make Sure Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms Doesn't Turn Your SO into Your Roommate
- Refinery29: What It Really Means If You Dream About Cheating On Your Partner
- Refinery29: Yes, Your S.O. Can Be Your Best Friend
- Refinery29: Is the G-Spot a big lie? 3 experts weigh in
- Refinery29: How to sexually arouse yourself when you're not in the mood
- Prime Women: Is lack of sex behind mid-life divorce?
- Insider: Here's why you may feel pain after sex — and when you should worry about it
- Insider: Here's the surprisingly common reason why you might feel sad after sex
- Insider: 9 orgasm myths you need to stop believing
- Insider: 9 unexpected health benefits of masturbation
- ParentGuide CA: Sex without stress
- Hitched: Escaping the Sexual Avoidance Cycle
- Love Sujeiry: Resentful & Stopped Having Sex? Get It On Again With These Tips
- Marriage.com: How to Find the Best Sex Therapist – Expert Roundup
- Marriage.com: Bring Back Your Sex Drive by Understanding Your Elusive Libido
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