Pleasure

We often talk about internal factors that shape desire, connection, and intimacy but what about our environment?

Desire is one of the earliest stigmas we ever encounter. When we are children lessons about impulse control and self-discipline are taught by well-intentioned adults who want to teach us life skills needed to equip us as “functional” adults in society.

If you're carrying stories that feel heavy, fragmented, or unspoken, I invite you into a space where we can hold them together—with tenderness, curiosity, and the belief that healing is possible.

We are kicking off Season 2 with Dr. Emily Nagoski and delving into the complex yet common issue of mismatched libidos in relationships.

Coming down from that BDSM high? Don't worry, we've got you covered with aftercare and a soft landing!

Do you remember your first time? Well, we finally have our first...guest to join us on the pod.

We might be falling, but at least we're coming in for a soft landing!

Here are five ways that expressive arts therapy supports folks who are recovering from eating disorders.

Body confidence is feeling good about how you look. It can also impact your physical, emotional, and potentially sexual feelings of...

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If you’re not satisfied with how you’re showing up as a sexual being, sexual self-care is likely the solution. And no, we’re not just talking about masturbation or increasing frequency of partnered sex… While it may not be commonly discussed, falling into a rut with your sexuality or feeling as though your sex life is lackluster is a really common experience. Movies and media may have caused us to feel as though our sex lives should be active, exciting, steamy, and without o

In my work as a sex and trauma therapist, I often have clients who share that they struggle with staying present in their bodies,...

That’s exactly what mutual masturbation is all about—two, or more, people engaging in self-pleasure at the same time and usually in the same place. It can also include a mutual exchange of pleasure in which the people involved are stimulating one another, exploring their erogenous zones.

For many people, this period of mandated physical distance will bring on pangs of skin hunger. A common theme has been showing up in the...

Survivors of trauma disclose a variety of undesirable experiences or symptoms, but within the context of my work, I am focusing on these four specifically: Decreased interest in activities Difficulty experiencing positive affect Hypervigilance Negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself