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Sex toys are not often created with accessibility in mind. For people with disabilities or a chronic illness, traditional sex (think missionary) or using certain sex toys may pose some difficulties. Some of the common barriers to participating in sexual activities are decreased mobility, increased sensation, reduced sensation, and fatigue. Impairments to a person’s ability…

Guided by Glow is a sex meditation app that provides sensual inspiration through guided audio sessions. The mission of the company is to provide a transformational practice of awakening the sensual feeling body with the aim to ignite imagination and cultivate positively thriving sexuality. The company behind the app was founded by actress and playwriter…

Birth control has a diverse, often gendered history that emphasizes contraception created for the female anatomy. There are many birth control options available for those with a uterus, though stark options for those without. Some options for female birth control are the birth control pill, a birth control shot, a vaginal ring, and a birth…

Respark is happy to bring on our newest Respark Therapist, Brooke Crisp. Learn more about Brooke and her practices using our questions and answers below! What is your favorite and least favorite part about being a sex therapist?  I think I could literally write a book regarding my passion and enthusiasm for being a sex…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that varies in severity. Typically, the core symptoms of ASD revolve around challenges in social communication and interaction. People on the spectrum may find daily human interactions more complex and struggle with day-to-day social behaviors. Sex is one of the most basic social human interactions and does…

Scheduling sex sounds like something that might make sense to those of us who live overwhelming, busy lives with our calendars constantly booked. For others, though, scheduling sex may not sound that appealing, as it takes the spontaneity out of intimacy. While spontaneity is essential, it’s not always realistic in day-to-day life. Most of us…

When referring to sex, many of us use the terms “arousal” and “desire” interchangeably. According to sex therapist Leigh Norén, “arousal” refers to your physical reaction to sex while “desire” refers to your mental and emotional state. To explain physiological sexual behavior, Helen Kaplan Singer created the Triphasic Model which lists three main steps of…

For many of us who have struggled with the side effects of birth control, a non-hormonal, non-invasive method seems like a dream. Recently, a new form of birth control has entered the market, and it’s just that: non-hormonal, non-invasive, and totally controlled by the user. Meet Phexxi, non-hormonal birth control that is inserted vaginally. As…

As the age of our body increases, so does the number of aches and pains we suffer from. Ironically, sometimes our libido increases as we get older, creating the challenge of having an exciting sex life if you have an ailment like a bad back or hip. How does one enjoy sex if their body…

Meet one of Respark’s talented therapists, Robyn Flores, MS, LMFT-A, LPC-C!   1. What made you want to become a Sex Therapist? I was inspired by a professor, who is also a Sex Therapist when working on my Masters degree. I ended up presenting with him at the Texas Counseling Association conference in 2019, presenting…