Many of my clients are coming out of the fog of parenthood. Their kids have made it through the teenage years and are heading off to college or the working world. They don’t need parenting in the same way, except…

Leave to Come Home…   I recently spent time in the desert—visiting a handful of friends and family who have made it their part time home. I noticed a shift as I entered city limits. The energy is light and…

I recently jumped across the pond to see a dear friend and her family in Utrecht—a quaint, bustling town 40 minutes outside Amsterdam. I was struck by the inclusive, laissez-faire vibe related to sexuality.   The Netherlands is renowned for…

Jessica came to see me for sex therapy. She doesn’t understand why she doesn’t want sex with her partner. She wants to want it, but most of the time she could go without. Our work together is not linear. Rather,…

In a retreat with Psychologist Diana Hill this spring, I did a gratitude meditation. She asked us to wander for 15 minutes and repeat “Thank you for X, Y, Z with each step.” I was initially distracted by the pacing,…

Do you have election jitters? We are in strange times with our political system and many people I see in my practice have free floating anxiety about how this is all going to play out. Election stress can significantly impact…

Andrew and Ella decide to try for a child. Their sex life suddenly swerves to an unfamiliar path. They are acutely aware of the significance of their intimacy and feel self conscious as they try to casually approach sexual connection.  …

The World of Fetish: A Complex Exploration of Desire and Identity Fetishism is a multifaceted and often misunderstood aspect of human sexuality. It refers to a heightened attraction or fixation on specific objects, body parts, or situations that become central…

Slowing Your Post Erotic Roll to Savor the Afterglow Pillow talk, the intimate conversation and connection shared between couples immediately following sexual experiences, plays a vital role in deepening emotional bonds and enhancing relationship satisfaction. While physical intimacy is often emphasized as a…

Sensual touch is one of the most powerful forms of communication in human relationships. It transcends words, forging deep connections between partners by appealing to both emotional and physical senses. Through the act of touch, we express affection, arousal, and intimacy,…