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Treating Low Desire: Overcoming Spectatoring

Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.

2 days ago

Treating Low Desire: Overcoming Spectatoring

Learn what spectatoring is and how it can negatively impact desire.

Simmering: A Slow-Burn Approach to Treating Low Desire

Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.

Dec 9

Simmering: A Slow-Burn Approach to Treating Low Desire

Learn how simmering can help address low desire.

Treating Low Desire: The Role of Mindfulness

Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.

Nov 26

Treating Low Desire: The Role of Mindfulness

Learn about the role of mindfulness practice in addressing low desire.

How we talk about sex impacts how we think about sex

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Jul 30

How we talk about sex impacts how we think about sex

How we define intercourse, sex, and intimacy impacts how we think about these concepts.

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Jul 15

Get to know your hormones!

Learn how the different hormones impact sexual health.

Supporting Sexual Health: Living with Diabetes

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Apr 15

Supporting Sexual Health: Living with Diabetes

Learn about the impact diabetes has on sexual health and how to support sexual wellness.

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Aug 15, 2023

Willing vs. Wanting

Learn about the role of willing and wanting when it comes to sex

An introduction to the PLISSIT model and how it is used in sex therapy

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Aug 1, 2023

An introduction to the PLISSIT model and how it is used in sex therapy

Learn what the PLISSIT model is and how it's used in sex therapy

It's not a "me" problem, it's a "we" problem

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Jun 5, 2023

It's not a "me" problem, it's a "we" problem

Why it's beneficial to see a sexual health difficulty as a "we" issue instead of a "me" issue.

Can we PLEASE stop using the word "perform" to describe sexual function?

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Mar 21, 2023

Can we PLEASE stop using the word "perform" to describe sexual function?

Learn why talking about "sexual performance" can actually damage your approach to a meaningful sexual relationship.

The "Gas" and "Brake" of the Sexual Self

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Feb 23, 2023

The "Gas" and "Brake" of the Sexual Self

Learn about the sexual excitation system and the sexual inhibition system and their role in desire and arousal.

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Nov 21, 2022

Understanding the sexual response cycle

Learn about the linear and non-linear sexual response cycles.

10 things to expect for sex after becoming parents

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Aug 16, 2022

10 things to expect for sex after becoming parents

What to expect for your sex life after becoming parents.

The key to arousal is the heart (the literal one, not the figurative one)

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Aug 8, 2022

The key to arousal is the heart (the literal one, not the figurative one)

Learn about the role the heart plays in sexual arousal.

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Aug 1, 2022

A sympathetic understanding of sex

Learn what the role of the sympathetic nervous system is with regards to sex and how an outcome focused approach to sex can impact that.

How intercourse can interfere with great sex

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Jul 18, 2022

How intercourse can interfere with great sex

Learn how a focus on intercourse can actually interfere with a sex.

Aim for the stars? Nah, aim for “good enough”.

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Oct 26, 2021

Aim for the stars? Nah, aim for “good enough”.

You don’t have to look far until you see people talking about the “best”. We are told we need the fastest cell phone service, the most...

Why I Ask About Sex (And Why You Should Too If You're A Mental Health Provider)

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST

Apr 22, 2021

Why I Ask About Sex (And Why You Should Too If You're A Mental Health Provider)

For many people, sex matters. A lot. Which means, for many people, if your sex life is derailed, it matters. A lot. We are sexual beings...