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Why Austin Couples Are Turning to Sex Therapy

Why Austin Couples Are Turning to Sex Therapy

Maintaining a healthy relationship takes effort. Life has a way of disrupting our connections to the people we love, and maintaining these connections amid the stress of modern adulthood is not easy.  That’s why it’s so important to ask for help.  For many years, the primary solution to relationship issues was couples counseling. However, more and more couples – especially …

Low Libido in Relationships: Causes and Treatment Options

Low Libido in Relationships: Causes and Treatment Options

Even the strongest couples have their share of problems, including in the bedroom. A surprisingly common one – both in men and women – is a dip in sexual desire. Oftentimes, we are quick to assume that if our partner isn’t interested in sex that it’s about us. That big ol’ rejection button gets hit and our emotions and imagination …

Sex Therapy vs. Marriage Counseling: Which One Do You Need?

Sex Therapy vs. Marriage Counseling: Which One Do You Need?

As much as two people love each other, no relationship is perfect. Every married couple (yes, every single one) faces challenges and has to work  to maintain their connection. When that connection is in rocky terrain, two of the most commonly sought after solutions are sex therapy and marriage counseling. Choosing the right therapeutic service for you and your partner …

Date Night Ideas in Austin To Rekindle Intimacy

Date Night Ideas in Austin To Rekindle Intimacy

So, you’re looking to spice things up in the bedroom but need a little impetus beyond buying sexy lingerie? I get you.  What happens when you’ve purchased the sexy lingerie and you set aside time at night for a little extra sexy time – but your partner just did not get the memo? They fell asleep early after reading their …

What to Expect in Your First Sex Therapy Session

What to Expect in Your First Sex Therapy Session

Okay, y’all – if you’ve gotten to this blog that means you are curious about, if not already considering, sex therapy. Let me be the first to offer my congratulations. This is a big step! One you should be proud of.  Okay, now that we’ve gotten that pat on the back out of the way – let’s talk about sex …

Is a Sexless Marriage Normal? What It Means and When to Seek Help

Is a Sexless Marriage Normal? What It Means and When to Seek Help

There are countless stereotypes about sex and marriage. A big one is the oft-referenced joke that once you tie the knot, your sex life will gradually fade away.   Y’all, no one gets married because they want to have less sex. And it isn’t unheard of that life can get in the way of good ol’ fashioned sexy time –  work, kids, …

How to Choose the Right Sex Therapist in Austin

How to Choose the Right Sex Therapist in Austin

Finding the right sex therapist can be a lot like finding a needle in a haystack, y’all. And how in the heck do you know if you’re even looking at the right haystack? Alright, so it may come as no surprise that unresolved sexual issues can have a big (huge!) impact on your overall well-being, so you want to be …

How to Reignite Passion in a Long-Term Relationship

How to Reignite Passion in a Long-Term Relationship

Alright y’all. This is one of those tale as old as time stories. You know the kind, when you’ve been in a relationship for a while and you slowly, almost imperceptibly have slipped into relationship and sexual complacency.  You got comfortable. Routines were easy to fall into. And now you do the same schtick day-in and day-out, including in the …

Best Sex Therapists in Austin: What to Look For

Best Sex Therapists in Austin: What to Look For

A great sex therapist can change your life, awakening you to a level of sexual pleasure and emotional fulfillment you didn’t think was possible. So, when pursuing sex and intimacy therapists in Austin, Texas you want to be absolutely sure you choose someone who knows what they’re doing. Here’s what to look for in a sex therapist in Texas: Someone …

The Difference Between Sex Therapy and Couples Counseling

The Difference Between Sex Therapy and Couples Counseling

Y’all, maintaining a healthy relationship is not for the faint of heart, so it’s not uncommon or shameful to seek guidance from (licensed, certified) therapists from time to time. Spoiler alert: two of the most commonly sought after therapeutic services for relationships are sex therapy and couples counseling.  The question is: when do you need couples counseling and when do …