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Are You Constantly Giving Your Partner What They Want in Bed, Ignoring Your Own Needs?

Are You Constantly Giving Your Partner What They Want in Bed, Ignoring Your Own Needs?

Some people are givers. Nothing pleases them more than making other people happy, especially when it comes to sex. However, being selfless in bed can come with a cost.  Throughout my career as a board-certified sex therapist, I’ve met lots of people who are so dedicated to pleasing their partner that they unknowingly let their own needs go ignored. Sometimes, …

My Partner is Upset That I Keep Losing My Erection

My Partner is Upset That I Keep Losing My Erection

Erectile issues can have devastating effects on relationships. Failing to maintain an erection stops you from pleasing yourself and your partner, leaving you both stressed and sexually frustrated. Sex is also how we show love, and when you can’t seem to do that anymore, well, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. Your partner is upset and you don’t know how to solve it.  …

I Keep Losing My Erection During Intercourse/Sex

I Keep Losing My Erection During Intercourse/Sex

Listen, it’s completely normal to lose your erection during sex every once in a while. I know it may seem scary or concerning, but it’s okay. I can honestly tell you, it happens to most men from time to time. Stress, fatigue, emotional statuses all play a role in our body’s ability to function as desired.  Now, if you experience …

How Dilators Can Help Reduce Vaginal Pain During Sex

How Dilators Can Help Reduce Vaginal Pain During Sex

Vaginal pain during sex, also known as dyspareunia, is a common but often misunderstood issue that many women face. It can stem from a variety of causes, such as physical conditions like vaginismus, pelvic floor dysfunction, or vaginal atrophy, as well as emotional and psychological factors. Regardless of the root cause, vaginal pain can deeply affect a woman’s emotional well-being …

How Hypnosis Can Help Reduce the Fear of Pain During Sex

How Hypnosis Can Help Reduce the Fear of Pain During Sex

Sexual pain is a distressing issue that affects many women, yet it is often underreported and misunderstood. Whether it’s discomfort during intercourse, vaginal dryness, or conditions like vaginismus or endometriosis, these experiences can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life and her relationships.  But while medical interventions are often the go-to solution, there’s another, less-discussed option that has been shown …

How to Use Music to Help Jumpstart the Sex Talk with Your Kids

How to Use Music to Help Jumpstart the Sex Talk with Your Kids

Talking to your children about sex would be a lot easier if there wasn’t such a societal-driven stigma to the conversation and topic. Not to mention the universal embarrassment kids seem to have when any serious talk comes up – from grades to friends to – you bet ya’ – the birds and the bees.  How does a parent even …

My 12-Year-Old is Starting to Masturbate: How Do I Talk to Him About It?

My 12-Year-Old is Starting to Masturbate: How Do I Talk to Him About It?

It’s that conversation every parent dreads. No, not the infamous “talk” about the birds and the bees. For many parents, explaining sexual intercourse is nowhere near as awkward as talking to their children about masturbation.  But if your pre-teen is starting to masturbate, it’s important to make sure they know this is something that’s done in private. You also want …

Can Menopause Make Sex Painful? 

Can Menopause Make Sex Painful? 

Our bodies may change with age, but we never lose the desire to please our partners. Sex helps couples stay connected as they conquer the challenges of adult life. That’s why it can be so disheartening to learn that sexual intercourse may be painful for you or your partner.  There are many reasons why this can happen, and a common one …

The Truth About Why Sex is Painful for Your Partner

The Truth About Why Sex is Painful for Your Partner

The female body changes with age, and it can have a dramatic effect on the way a woman experiences sex. Unfortunately, this natural process can make sexual intercourse painful for your female partner, and you might not have a clue why. Some men are so bewildered that they don’t believe anything is really wrong. How could something that was previously …

I Can’t Get an Erection, Now What?

I Can’t Get an Erection, Now What?

Whether it’s the first time or it’s been too many times, experiencing a flaccid penis can be a bit of a downer. Yep, I said it.  Experiencing erectile issues is not just confusing, frustrating, and inconvenient – it’s downright frightening. Sex is a major part of people’s lives, and the thought of losing control of your own body can be …