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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…
Intimacy and Sex with Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a very common sexual issue for penis owners. This issue can cause sex with erectile dysfunction to seem daunting for many. Erectile dysfunction, ED for short, “(or impotence) is when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection.” (healthgrades) There are many reasons why ED can occur, below are a few: Stress,…
New Hope PA: A Sex-Positive Romantic Destination
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…
Learning To Accept Your Sexuality When Coming from a Conservative Family
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…
Self Intimacy – How to Get the Most out of “Me-Time”
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….
How to Respark Your Sex Life After Kids
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…