How to Actually Have Sex on the Beach, *Safely*
Thinking of Having Sex on the Beach? At ReSpark Group, we want to help you stay safe and healthy, which includes having sex anywhere! How to Have Sex on the Beach: “It’s not all sunshine and orgasms”, but maybe it can be? Sex on the beach is one of those things that are most likely…
What is the Difference Between a Sex Therapist and a Sex Counselor.
Looking for a provider to help with your sex life? There are many options, but some of the terminologies can seem to overlap. Let’s clear up the difference between a sex therapist and a sex counselor. How are they similar? Both sex therapists and sex counselors must be AASECT Certified. In general, both professions require…
Males and Reporting Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment can happen to anyone at any time regardless of age, orientation, or gender. While males do experience the same feelings as other victims of sexual harassment, they may also experience additional challenges due to stereotypes surrounding men and masculinity. What is sexual harassment? According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Sexual harassment includes…
How Can Spirituality Make Your Life Feel Fuller?
Do you consider yourself to be spiritual? The wonderful thing about spirituality is that it can take many different forms and be unique to you. Like any relationship, the more you nurture it the better and more fulfilling it will be. What is spirituality? Spirituality is a personal experience that relies on a system of…
Sex Therapy Exercises To Do at Home
Why work on sex therapy exercises at home? If you’ve ever been to sex therapy or couples therapy you’re probably familiar with the concept of “sex therapy homework.” There are a lot of sex therapy exercises that are meant to be done at home, alone with yourself or your partner(s), that can be very beneficial…
The Womanizer Premium Review
Hi, my name is Lollie, and I practice sex therapy at Respark Therapy and Associates here in Austin, Texas. As I work with my clients, they are often lost as to what toys can spice up their sex lives. Before going into sex therapy, this was a concern for me as well. So much so,…
Signs of a Toxic Relationship
It goes without saying that relationships are hard work. While it’s normal for relationships to have their ups and downs, a toxic relationship tends to feel like an uphill battle. Dr. Lillian Glass, the author of Toxic People, defines a toxic relationship as “any relationship [between people who] don’t support each other, where there’s conflict…
Harmful Sexual Gender Stereotypes
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,…
Mindful Sex – Introducing Mindfulness to Intimacy
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 – What it is and How to Deal with It
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…