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Sex and Antidepressants
If you’re noticing negative side effects from your antidepressants, talk to your doctor but also to your partner about what you’re experiencing. Addressing the struggle so that you feel heard and understood is the first step in managing these side effects. …
Libido and Arousal
How often do you want to have sex? Our desire for sexual frequency runs the gamut. Some folks plan a specific number of sexual experiences every week, some just want to enjoy it more spontaneously when the mood arises, some rarely want to have sex and some are not interested in having sex at all. …
Good Sex During and After Menopause
Menopause is a time of transition in a woman’s life and brings forth a season of maturity and newness, and, likely, a few challenges. Everyone goes through it on their own timeline and effects can vary greatly. While some may experience challenges sexually, …
Sexting 101
Of all the many uses we have for our devices, one of the “hottest” is possibly the practice of Sexting! Sexting helps “build your simmer,” by creatively expanding foreplay using your imagination and fantasy to build up that delicious sexual tension we crave through digital communication. …
Exploring Bisexuality
As we enter into a monthlong celebration of the diversities of love, let’s explore one of the more overlooked identities of the queer community: The Bisexual. Are you bi? Do you think you might be? If you’re questioning, good for you! Just being able to open up to new possibilities …
Asexuality
“Asexual” simply means that you don’t experience sexual attraction towards other people. This does not mean that asexuals (aces) don’t have the desire to be in a partnered relationship though! We are all uniquely wired for love and attraction. Asexual partnerships are just as meaningful as sexual ones, and love can be given and received in countless ways. …
Sex and Motherhood
The word “Mother” is often connected to a myriad of personal experiences, associations and general beliefs. As with so much in life, balance in your role as a mother is key to tapping into the authentic you. Part of this balance is not ignoring your desires. You have hopes, goals, dreams, and yes, also a sex-drive! Let me share some helpful tips on allowing your sexuality to flourish… …
Your Penis is Good
If you’ve ever been disappointed by an erection not lasting as long as you would like, you’re in good company. While it’s common for many of us to jump straight to labeling it as a dysfunction, please be reassured that this is natural. Your penis is likely functioning just as it ought to; so rather than try to change what our penises do, it’s time we re-adjust our expectations instead. …
Polyamory in a Pandemic
The freedom to move safely from one partner to another was shaken in 2020, and it has required both patience and creativity for poly folks to manage their current relationships or try to create new ones. If you are currently in a non monogamous relationship, curious about exploring or simply have questions, here are some insights into what the current climate is like. …
Foreplay
What comes to mind when you think of foreplay? Society often defines foreplay as the prelude for heteronormative penetrative sex; but in reality, foreplay IS sex. Being adequately aroused is essential to having good sex and there are so many ways to activate our turn on. Whether your sex is partnered or solo, being turned on is the key. …