Posts by Michelle

Sex and gender are two different concepts that are interrelated in our society. Gender is a social construct that is often related to the gender binary and, “refers to the widely shared set of expectations and norms linked to how women and men, and girls and boys, should behave.” (spl.ids.ac.uk) Sex, on the other hand,…

Do you ever find your mind wandering during sex? There’s nothing like the thought of unfinished laundry to kill the mood. When these thoughts pop in, don’t be too hard on yourself! In a world that seems to praise multitasking, it’s totally normal to struggle with being 100% there, even when we’re enjoying ourselves. Or…

Toxic masculinity is a term that has increased in popularity over the past decade. As a result, the term “ has become a catchall explanation for male violence, sexism, domestic abuse and misogyny.” (edgar) It’s important to note that in the past, the term has been used in the context of the gender binary, as…

By: Alyssa Morterud If you’re looking for the perfect couples getaway, look no further than New Hope, PA! New Hope is a small riverside town alongside the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. It’s lined with beautiful lush greenery and leaves visitors with breathtaking views. New Hope is a pace that prides on it’s LGBTQ+ history “since…

By: Alyssa Morterud Growing up in a conservative family is not easy when you’re learning about your own sexuality, as you’re being taught views that go against your internal feelings. If your family is private about sex and has values surrounding a limited public expression of sexuality you may struggle with your sexual self-esteem. Sexual…

By: Alyssa Morterud Me- time or self intimacy can mean a lot of different things for a lot of different people. For the purpose of this blog, we are going to be talking about, in my opinion, the most pleasurable way to have some genuine self-care time- masturbation. Masturbation can look different for every individual.…

By: Alyssa Morterud For most people, having a child takes a significant toll on their sex life. It’s ironic that this is the case, considering how babies are conceived in the first place! Unfortunately, the joys of being a new parent typically do not include an increase in physical intimacy- to say parenting takes a…

By: Alyssa Morterud Virginity is nothing but a cultural construct, yet the concept seems to haunt most of us through our adolescence and into adulthood if we haven’t managed to get rid of “it.” In our society, the loss of one’s virginity is typically defined as having penile-vaginal intercourse for the first time, “yet this…

As many of you know, Texas is one of our two home states! We actually have two offices in Texas, one in North Austin and another in South Austin. Respark therapy serves all of Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth Metro, Houston Metro, El Paso, Lubbock, and Galveston! We wanted to provide any…