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My Girlfriend is Reluctant to Have Sex Because She Was Raped Years Ago

My Girlfriend is Reluctant to Have Sex Because She Was Raped Years Ago

As one of the most traumatic things a human being can possibly experience, sexual assault is extremely difficult to recover from.  Years can go by, and yet a single piece of stimuli like a smell, a word, or a sound can instantly remind your partner of the event, triggering a powerful emotional and/or physical response. When you try to be …

We Haven’t Had Sex Since My Girlfriend was Raped

We Haven’t Had Sex Since My Girlfriend was Raped

Sexual assault is a horrifying, traumatic experience that impacts nearly every aspect of the victim’s life, especially romantic relationships. Not only does your partner not want to have sex, but they might also have no desire to be intimate with you at all.  This can generate some painful emotions, like anger and frustration. You want your relationship to return to …

My Partner Doesn’t Do Enough Foreplay

My Partner Doesn’t Do Enough Foreplay

Men and women tend to have different sexual needs. Two spouses could find pleasure from different sexual activities or have very different ideas of what constitutes “good” sex.  A common example of the former scenario is foreplay. Many women look to foreplay as a fun, sexually engaging predecessor to sex that can actually build their own self-confidence and change how …

Is Body Dysmorphia Impacting Your Sex Life?

Is Body Dysmorphia Impacting Your Sex Life?

Lots of people are uncomfortable with their bodies. We all have physical parts of ourselves that make us self-conscious, parts we wouldn’t necessarily want someone else to see up close.  But your image of yourself is not supposed to stop you from enjoying sex and romantic relationships. If you feel so uncomfortable with your body that you’re afraid of being …

I Couldn’t Get an Erection Recently. Is it E.D.?

I Couldn’t Get an Erection Recently. Is it E.D.?

If you’re the kind of guy who enjoys dating, you probably have no trouble getting or maintaining an erection with someone you’ve just met. You’re attracted to this person, sex has always felt great, so everything else just happens naturally, with no manual effort required.  Then, one night, you’re alone with an attractive stranger. You’re ready to get hot and …

When Porn is Impacting Your Work Day

When Porn is Impacting Your Work Day

Like anything that makes you feel good, having a healthy relationship with porn can be difficult. It’s especially challenging in the age of remote work, when many people can watch porn during the day without facing immediate consequences.  In addition to its accessibility, what makes porn so easy to overuse is how quickly it provides pleasure. Porn isn’t an ordeal, …

How to be Present During Sex

How to be Present During Sex

Anxiety is an extremely common cause of erectile issues, especially in younger men. If you fail to perform sexually – even just once- it’s only natural to fear the same thing happening again, because it affected you so deeply. That’s what anxiety is in a nutshell: fear of something bad happening.  When you’re so focused on what could happen, you …

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 …