Sexual Communal Motivation and Prioritizing Your Partners’ Pleasure
No matter how sexually compatible a couple maybe, communication and compromise are an integral part of developing and maintaining a successful sex life within a relationship. Sexual preferences and desires can change shift over time, meaning partners may want different things from each other at any given time, something that is a normal and healthy…
Discussion and Guide of Tantric Sex
During a tantric sex session, the primary aim is to be present at the moment in order to achieve a greater and more sensual sexual experience. This article will aim to explore what tantric sex is, what happens within a tantra session, get to know your body and your partner’s body, and give a brief…
The Misrepresentation of BDSM in Fifty Shades of Grey
One would think that any portrayal of BDSM on TV or in films would then include consent and clear communication between all BDSM participants. If one were to watch the film Fifty Shades of Grey, they would see that they were wrong in their thought process and that BDSM is heavily misrepresented. Fifty Shades of…
Stripping Down to the Truth: Sex Therapy Retreats
If attending a sex therapy session is dipping your toes into the world of sex, embarking on some sex therapy retreats is jumping right into the deep end. These experiences are relatively uncommon but are growing in the field of sex education. Oftentimes, these retreats combine elements of meditation, massage, personal growth, and discovery, and…
How Sex Therapy Can Help You Through Gender Transition and Exploration
Sex therapy can be beneficial for individuals going through any kind of gender transition. Whether you’re looking to change your gender identity entirely or you simply want to explore your relationship with gender, a sex therapist can be an excellent resource for you. The reality is that gender is a complicated construct, and most individuals…
What is PACT Therapy and Who Is It For?
The Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (or PACT) centers around a set of principles that are grounded in relationship fairness, mutuality, and safety, what PACT therapists call secure functioning. PACT therapy works on strengthening the secure functioning within your relationship to foster a bond rooted in what’s best for everyone rather than just focusing on…
Accessible Sex Toys
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: Sex Meditation App
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…
History of the IUD
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…
Get to Know Respark Therapist, Brooke Crisp, LPC-A – Part 2
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…