Articles about Sexuality
Femininity is Not Submissive
Who Are We Without Gender Roles? Part 1: Femeninity is Not Submissive Femininity is often treated as a set of rules for how women should behave: be gentle, be nurturing, be capable, be beautiful, and be agreeable. Individually, these qualities may seem...
Types of Relationships: what is the difference between healthy and abusive?
Content Warning: The following article includes topics and scenarios of domestic violence and/or abuse. The intention of this content is to bring awareness to different types of behavior and/or patterns that may be present in relationships. As a therapist who works...
Breaking the Myths of Sexual Assault
Content Warning: The following article includes topics and scenarios of sexual assault. The intention of this content is to address the common myths around sexual assault that may prevent survivors from seeking support. As a therapist who works with survivors of abuse...
The Impact of Trauma on Intimacy
What is trauma? In short, trauma is any negative impactful event that has shifted your perception of the world. Trauma can make it extremely difficult to maintain relationships as it forces us to constantly remain in ‘fight or flight’ mode. Feeling constantly on edge...
Post-Divorce Dating; When are You Ready to Jump Back In?
Divorce is scary and difficult for most people. Entering into the scary abyss of the legal and emotional turmoil of divorce triggers so many emotions. Pain, fear, grief, anger, sadness, guilt, and even relief are normal feelings. It’s important to know that most...
A Closer Look at Problematic Sexual Behaviors
What is problematic sexual behavior? As humans, we are sexual beings by nature. And for many people, this is an enjoyable thing. But for some, this is a bigger issue that they struggle with daily. While some people can have healthy sexual relationships, others...
Should I Come Out to My Parents?
There is no perfect way for a person to come out to intolerant parents. This conversation certainly can be one of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. But it is common to feel relief afterward. Even when it doesn’t go so well at first.
