Tag Archives: sex therapist advice
Psychological Blocks to Desire — A Sex Therapist’s Guide
Psychological blocks to desire are more common than most people realize. Sex therapists explain why your erotic imagination goes quiet, what causes you to stop giving yourself permission to want, and gentle evidence-based ways to reconnect with desire on your own terms.
SSRI Low Libido: A Sex Therapist’s Guide for Couples
SSRI low libido is one of the most common side effects of antidepressant medication, and it can quietly strain even the strongest relationships. This sex therapist-informed guide explains why SSRIs affect desire, how couples can communicate without blame, and practical strategies for protecting your connection while honoring your mental health.
Sexual Identity Change: How to Grieve Who You Used to Be
Sexual identity change can feel disorienting and isolating, but sex therapists say grieving your evolving desire is a natural part of growth. This guide explores why sexuality shifts, what grieving sexuality actually looks like, and gentle ways to reconnect with yourself during this deeply personal transition.
How to Talk About an Open Relationship: A Therapist’s Guide
Talking about an open relationship with your partner requires honesty, emotional safety, and care. This sex therapist-informed guide walks you through how to start the conversation about ethical non-monogamy and different relationship structures — without ultimatums, shame, or pressure — so both of you feel heard.
How to Cope With Guilt Over Different Libidos
When partners experience different levels of desire, guilt often follows — quietly, persistently. Developed with insights from licensed sex therapists, this piece explores why libido guilt is so common, why it is not a sign of failure, and how couples can replace shame with self-compassion and honest connection.
How to Talk About ‘How Often’ Without It Being Awkward
The conversation about intimacy frequency is one of the most common yet most avoided topics in relationships. Rather than chasing a magic number, sex therapists encourage couples to reframe the question entirely, shifting from 'how often is normal' to 'how connected do we feel,' transforming an awkward negotiation into a deeper exploration of desire, vulnerability, and mutual understanding.
When Your Partner Is ‘Too Quiet’ in Bed: How to Communicate
When a partner is quiet during intimate moments, it can stir confusion and self-doubt. But silence is not always distance — it can be deep presence. Sex therapists explain why some people go quiet during closeness, what it really means, and how couples can build a shared language of intimacy communication that honors both partners' needs.
How to Listen to Your Body’s Signals: A Sex Therapist’s Guide to Body Awareness
Your body speaks a language most of us were never taught to understand. With guidance from sex therapists and somatic experts, this piece explores the quiet practice of body awareness — how tuning into physical signals can deepen self-knowledge, strengthen intimate connections, and transform the way you care for yourself from the inside out.