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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.

Why is there debate around the term "sex addiction"?

Shy Krug, Ph.D., CST, C-PST

Aug 5

Why is there debate around the term "sex addiction"?

Learn about the debate surrounding sex addiction and some other ways to characterize problematic sexual behaviors.

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.

How Relearning how to Touch can Treat Low Desire

Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.

Jul 22

How Relearning how to Touch can Treat Low Desire

Learn about how low desire can be addressed by re-learning how to touch.

Get to know your hormones!

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.

Sex 101: Intercourse Should NOT be Painful

Liora Bensoussan, Psy.D.

Apr 1

Sex 101: Intercourse Should NOT be Painful

Learn about why some women struggle with pain with intercourse.

Willing vs. Wanting

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.

Let's talk about female sexual interest/arousal disorder (aka, "low desire")

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Mar 30, 2023

Let's talk about female sexual interest/arousal disorder (aka, "low desire")

What is female sexual interest/arousal disorder? Why does it happen? How can you address it?

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.

When orgasm isn't on the menu

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Jan 11, 2023

When orgasm isn't on the menu

Why orgasm can be difficult for some women and how to enhance your sexual experience.

Understanding the sexual response cycle

Ayden Ferstenberg, Psy.D.

Nov 21, 2022

Understanding the sexual response cycle

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

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...

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