The Stigmas and Mental Health Risks of PCOS
The Stigmas and Mental Health Risks of PCOS “So, when are you going to have kids?” Every time I hear this question, my heart jumps into my throat. It’s usually someone’s grandma, or a friend who had a bit too … Read More
An interview with Eddy Paul Thomas, Author of A “Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, Resilience, and Building Bridges”
An interview with Eddy Paul Thomas, Author of A “Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, Resilience, and Building Bridges” The most profound book I read in 2022 was entitled “A Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, … Read More
When “Getting Deep” Gets Deeper: How Attachment Styles Show Up in Our Sex Lives
When “Getting Deep” Gets Deeper: How Attachment Styles Show Up in Our Sex Lives Life often throws us curveballs, and most of us don’t expect to dodge those in the bedroom during any given stage of a relationship, especially after … Read More
Media’s Portrayal of Male Sexual Assault and What it Means to Survivors
Media’s Portrayal of Male Sexual Assault and What it Means to Survivors Anyone who has watched TV or seen a movie knows the, “joke.” Our male protagonist is about to go to jail (usually for a crime they didn’t commit). … Read More
Teaching Your Children About Consent: It’s Easier Than it Seems
Teaching Your Children About Consent: It’s Easier Than it Seems Let’s talk about consent. Personally, as a parent and a therapist, I love talking about consent! I am passionate about consent and the opportunity to provide education on the topic. … Read More
Comprehensive Sex Education and the Christian Parent
Comprehensive Sex Education and the Christian Parent It’s safe to say that most of you have probably heard of the topic: Comprehensive Sex Education. It’s no secret that it’s considered one of the more controversial and high-profile topics in the … Read More
Comprehensive Sex Education; A Guide to Understanding
Comprehensive Sex Education; A Guide to Understanding Conversations around sex education for children/teens can be intimidating and maybe even downright frightening as a parent. Especially since there is a lot of misinformation out there about comprehensive sex education specifically, making … Read More
How to Respond When a Friend Tells You About Sexual Trauma
How to Respond When a Friend Tells You About Sexual Trauma Most survivors of sexual violence tell at least one other person about the assault or abuse. So, what should you do if you happen to find yourself as that … Read More
Subtle Signs of PTSD You Might Be Missing
Subtle Signs of PTSD You Might Be Missing We may be aware of some of the clearest signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Violent nightmares, debilitating flashbacks, and an exaggerated startle response may be some of the first to come … Read More
First Responder Relationships and Intimacy
First Responder Relationships and Intimacy Who are you gonna call? Not Ghostbusters. The first to respond are police, firefighters, dispatchers, and emergency medical service providers when people need help. These first responders deal with crises and emergencies on a daily … Read More
What is a Sex Club?
Ever wonder what it would be like to try out a sex club? Have you ever heard of sex clubs or swinger clubs? Maybe you have heard of others attending a sex club or a swingers club and think, “What … Read More
Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes
Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes According to the 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.2 million Americans had diabetes. That translates into about 1 in 10 Americans living with a disease that … Read More