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After Menopause, Sex Is Different

March 22, 2023

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…

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

Male Sexuality, All Blogs

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.…

When Couples Therapy Doesn’t Work

January 28, 2023

Derek Watson

Couples Counseling, All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics

Couples therapy doesn’t work. Really? If not, it can leave a couple hopeless about having the relationship that they wished for, expected and wanted. Angelique called us and said she had tried couples therapy and it didn’t work before; now she wanted individual therapy to see if she should leave her marriage. In the process…

Bad Timing – How to Turn Toward Your Partner’s Sexual Bid When You Don’t Want Sex

January 27, 2023

Derek Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality, Male Sexuality, Couples Counseling, Mental Health

Bad timing. Many times our partner’s desire does not line up with what we are feeling in the moment. Couples fight over sex so often when in reality they are attracted to each other and usually want each other. How can we resolve the issue of bad timing during sexual initiation? For couples, emotional connection…

What Is Family Therapy

January 27, 2023

Derek Watson

Parenting, Mental Health, All Blogs

Family therapy; what is is all about? So many people could use a third party to help when things get tough at different developmental stages in a family. Maybe there are disagreements about how to discipline the children. Or one child seems to be more quiet and withdrawn whereas the others seem well adjusted. Sometimes…

8 Ways To Get Your Sex Drive Back After Menopause

January 27, 2023

Derek Watson

All Blogs, Body Self-esteem, Desire, Female Sexuality, Anxiety, Depression

You’re not sure how long ago you had your last period. But over the last several years, you’ve noticed lots of changes in your body: you don’t stay asleep all night, you’re temperature fluctuates all the time, and you dress in layers to manage hot or cold flashes. You may be suddenly sleepless, more irritable, feeling…

Four Reasons for Male Low Libido

January 15, 2023

Derek Watson

Desire, Male Sexuality, Uncategorized, All Blogs

Male low libido can be hurtful to a partner who desires them. But the cultural myth that a man doesn’t want sex because his wife is unattractive or unenthusiastic simply isn’t true. Beautiful, fit, desirable—and desiring—women regularly make sex therapy appointments to complain about husbands who don’t want sex. Why does this happen? Here are…

How To Have Miserable Sex

December 6, 2022

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics

Teaching yourself how to have miserable sex is easy. Do nothing, plan nothing, don’t seek to understand your partner’s sexual desires, stick to only what you know, and BINGO! In other words, if you care only about your own pleasures and desires then the sexual encounters you have with your partner will surely be underwhelming.…

Defining Sexual Pain Disorders & How Women Suffer From Painful Intercourse

December 4, 2022

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Pain Disorders

“Vulvar sexual pain disorders are often frustrating sexual pain disorders for treating physicians and always cause sexual dysfunction in those who suffer with them,” says Deborah Metzger, Ph.D., MD. Medical Director of Harmony Women’s Health in Los Altos, CA. As a sex therapist, I wholeheartedly agree. One of the most common causes of low libido…

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After Menopause, Sex Is Different

5 Ways to Overcome Premature Ejaculation

Warning Signs of Sex Addiction in Men

When Couples Therapy Doesn’t Work

Bad Timing – How to Turn Toward Your Partner’s Sexual Bid When You Don’t Want Sex

What Is Family Therapy

8 Ways To Get Your Sex Drive Back After Menopause

Four Reasons for Male Low Libido

How To Have Miserable Sex

Defining Sexual Pain Disorders & How Women Suffer From Painful Intercourse

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