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Five Sex Tips for Women About Men

September 20, 2023

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy, Male Sexuality

Male sexuality is not mysterious. Here’s what she needs to know to make him really happy in bed and change the sexual power struggle. Sex Tips for Women about Men 1. Men want to be desired too. As women, we are socialized to be the objects of desire not the owners of desire. We grow…

5 Sex Tips for Men About Women

August 25, 2023

Laurie Watson

Female Sexuality, Sex Therapy, All Blogs

How to get her interested and keep her coming back for more I asked my husband what men would like to hear about. He responded that men wanted to know the bra trick and probably how to get her interested and make it good for her—they wanted someone with a manual to share the important…

A couple who needs a sex therapist near by to resolve their fighting about sex

Sex Therapist Near Me

July 11, 2023

Derek Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy, Male Sexuality

Sex Therapist Near Me “Searching for a ‘sex therapist near me’ seemed a little weird,” reported Kasey, “I wasn’t sure what I might come up in the results. All I knew was that my wife and I were not having sex very much at all after the our first kid was born and I was…

Jenny & Marvin happily in love dancing in a field

How to Spice Up your Sex Life

June 28, 2023

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality

Couples often ask me, as their sex therapist, how they can spice up their sex life. I think this question is often a request for permission to act on their own ideas by borrowing mine. So, here’s the permission: Sex is about excitement, feeling good, and connecting—and anything that brings two people together for that…

Is Balance Achievable while Raising Children?

May 22, 2023

Derek Watson

All Blogs, Parenting, Couples Counseling, Mental Health, Self-Care

Is balance while raising children achievable? Do you find yourself thinking: Why does it look so easy for others to find balance while parenting? The joys of having a partner and raising children come with societal expectations, responsibilities, and demands.

Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Treatment with EFT – by Jennifer Foster Cooper, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS

May 18, 2023

Derek Watson

Couples Counseling, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addictions

Substance Use Disorder and Addiction Counseling What does substance abuse disorder treatment look like, what is it all about and what happens during addictions counseling? Do you know the specific cause of addiction and substance abuse disorder? Can you cure someone with addiction? How do you know if you or someone you love has an…

Sexual Disconnection is Fatal to Relationship

April 26, 2023

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality, Sex Therapy, Male Sexuality, Couples Counseling

By Dr. Laurie Watson, PhD, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Sexual Disconnection is Fatal to a Romance Sexual disconnection means the couple has lost their vibe, juice, and sexual attachment. More than just a glitch, sexual disconnection is dynamic in their relationship whereas a sexual dysfunction usually needs just a technique to heal. In disconnection…

After Menopause, Sex Is Different

March 22, 2023

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Pain Disorders, Female Sexuality

As most menopausal women could probably tell you, “the change” is about much more than just what is going on physically. For many, it’s a time of significant life evaluation — a time to decide between what was “good enough” before and what is absolutely necessary for the second half of life. And this goes…

man looking stressed & praying on the edge of the bed while woman sleeps peacefully

5 Ways to Overcome Premature Ejaculation

February 27, 2023

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Male Sexuality

The first time James had sex, he climaxed immediately. His partner grimaced, which he interpreted as commentary about his “failure.” He was quick on the trigger from then on, believing he couldn’t please a woman. Finally, after James met someone special, he became desperate to solve his premature ejaculation. What is Premature Ejaculation? Premature ejaculation…

Warning Signs of Sex Addiction in Men

January 31, 2023

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Male Sexuality

Although most people know sex addiction exists, many don’t know exactly what it means or the warning signs. What is Sex Addiction? Sexual addiction refers to sexual behavior that has become compulsive – no longer just for the sake of pleasure itself. It leads to negative repercussions that seriously disrupt a person’s relationships and work.…

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Five Sex Tips for Women About Men

5 Sex Tips for Men About Women

Sex Therapist Near Me

How to Spice Up your Sex Life

Is Balance Achievable while Raising Children?

Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Treatment with EFT – by Jennifer Foster Cooper, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS

Sexual Disconnection is Fatal to Relationship

After Menopause, Sex Is Different

5 Ways to Overcome Premature Ejaculation

Warning Signs of Sex Addiction in Men

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