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Gabriela Galvan de Antillon

How to Handle the Challenges of Trans Dating and Build Affirming Relationships

How to Handle the Challenges of Trans Dating and Build Affirming Relationships

Dating is a beast in and of itself, and for trans folks, you know all about the added layers of complexity, including identity, safety, politics (ugh) and everything else in between. While this can all sound like just too much sometimes, dating can also bring a mix of excitement and hope. Because trans dating is not just about finding someone …

Understanding How Gender Identity Shapes Your Relationship

Understanding How Gender Identity Shapes Your Relationship

Gender. Now that’s a loaded word if there ever was one. All our lives, we’ve been checking boxes and ticking squares, but gender isn’t something that fits neatly on a form or in a dating app profile. Gender is so much more. It shows up in how we relate, how we communicate, how we experience closeness, and how safe we …

Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Oof, y’all, dating is already a full-contact sport on a good day. Now add in dating apps, mixed signals, identity exploration, and a political climate that feels increasingly volatile… and it’s no wonder so many queer folks feel exhausted before the first date even happens. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone, and no, you are not asking …

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

Y’all, Pride isn’t just a month on the calendar and it definitely isn’t just parades, glitter and the occasional overly enthusiastic rainbow merch moment (though we do love those, too). For many LGBTQ+ couples, Pride is about something far bigger than being surrounded by thousands of other like-minded folks. It’s about feeling seen, safe, and fully yourself in your relationship. …

Orgasm and Aging: How Your Pleasure Changes Over Time

Orgasm and Aging: How Your Pleasure Changes Over Time

As we age, our bodies change, our histories become more complex and the ways we experience sexual pleasure also evolves. So, while sex doesn’t stop just because we flip the page on the calendar (oh, hell no, y’all), it may begin to take on a different shape. Some people may notice that orgasms don’t feel the same, or they take …

Can You Have an Orgasm Without Penetration? Yes, Here’s How

Can You Have an Orgasm Without Penetration? Yes, Here’s How

Y’all – spoiler alert: there’s more than one way to orgasm. And no, penetration is not always required. The cultural message that’s been drilled into our brains makes many of us think that “real” orgasms can only happen a certain way. Nope, not true. Your body responds to stimulation in a variety of ways, and sexual pleasure can come from …

Why You Might Be Struggling to Reach Orgasm and How to Overcome It

Why You Might Be Struggling to Reach Orgasm and How to Overcome It

Call it what you will, reaching the peak, climaxing or “achieving the pinnacle” (yes, I see you, Bridgerton fans), orgasm isn’t always as straightforward as the movies suggest (as Francesca Bridgerton can attest!). If you’ve noticed a change in your sexual response or aren’t getting as much pleasure as you expected, know that you’re not alone and there is definitely …

How to Support Your Partner Who is Dealing with ED

How to Support Your Partner Who is Dealing with ED

When your partner is dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED), it can be a trying time – and for both of you.  They may be navigating embarrassment, frustration or self-doubt. You may be experiencing disappointment, concern or wondering if has something to do with you.  Y’all, ED rarely affects just one person. It can impact both the emotional and physical dynamic …

How Sex Therapy Can Help You Overcome Erectile Dysfunction

How Sex Therapy Can Help You Overcome Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual concerns men experience and yet, it still is something that is not openly talked about.  For many men, even occasional difficulty with erections can trigger embarrassment, self-doubt and anxiety. When it starts happening more consistently, it can impact confidence, relationships and overall well-being. While medical evaluation is always important to …