Traditions Abandoned, but Not All Is Lost
By Jennifer Becker, MS, LCMHCS, Awakenings, Greensboro Assistant Clinical Manager It is only Monday, but I am dreading this week. Actually, I have been dreading this week since March 15.…
Spice Things Up – Variety
Couples often ask me, as their sex therapist, how they can spice things up in bed. I think this question, most often, is really a request for permission to act…
Sex After Divorce – 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
I often coach people who are reentering the dating world after divorce and I’d like to help with a better re-pairing. Are you divorced and entering the dating scene for…
Stealthing – What You Need to Know
Stealthing – Sexual Assault “Stealthing” is a form of sexual violation that sounds as deceptive and dangerous as it actually is. If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s when…
What’s the Best Time of Day to Have Sex
Morning sex vs. evening sex – it’s an age-old conflict, usually with men on one side and women on the other. Men wake up aroused, so morning is prime time.…
5 Ways to Overcome Premature Ejaculation
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…
Warning Signs of Sex Addiction in Men
Although most people know sex addiction exists, many don’t know exactly what it means. Sexual addiction refers to sexual behavior that has become compulsive – no longer just for the…
7 Snafus During Sex: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
For most of us, sex doesn’t really resemble the perfectly choreographed scenes we see in the movies. In real life, there are snafus – someone’s elbow catches someone’s hair, someone…
After Menopause, Sex Is Different
Menopause and Sex 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…