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How Patriarchy Conquered Desire

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How Patriachy Conquered Desire, and How To Get It Back If your body says no but your mind says you should, that’s not desire. That’s… Read More »How Patriarchy Conquered Desire

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The Science of Responsive Desire

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The Science of Responsive Desire Why Desire Isn’t Always Spontaneous—and Why That’s Completely Normal Many people grow up believing sexual desire works like a light… Read More »The Science of Responsive Desire

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The Psychology of Kinks and Fantasies

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The Psychology of Kinks and Fantasies Understanding Desire With Curiosity, Not Judgment Kinks and sexual fantasies are often misunderstood, despite being a completely normal part… Read More »The Psychology of Kinks and Fantasies

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What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

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What Does a Sex Therapist Do? I get some very funny reactions when I am at dinner parties and people find out what my job… Read More »What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

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How to Understand Your Sexual Fantasies

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Sexual Fantasies: What Do They Mean? Sexual fantasies are as common as daydreaming. Imagining ourselves in a hot tryst with a (several) flight attendant(s), being… Read More »How to Understand Your Sexual Fantasies

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Elevate Your Relationships: 10 Expert Tips for Healthy Polyamory and Non-Monogamy

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  • November 24, 2025November 25, 2025

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5 Ways to Increase Your Pleasure Tonight In my practice, I meet many people, especially women who struggle with their sexual pleasure. After all, we… Read More »5 Ways to Increase Your Pleasure Tonight

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How to Rekindle The Spark in Your Relationship

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  • January 19, 2025February 21, 2025

Help! I’m losing attraction to my partner!For a lot people in relationships, one thing that comes up often is the fear of what losing attraction… Read More »How to Rekindle The Spark in Your Relationship

Vulnerability, The Last Taboo?

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Vulnerability, The Last Taboo? In fragile times, it’s often our most intimate and close relationships that suffer. Intimacy is the glue, the enhancer that gives… Read More »Vulnerability, The Last Taboo?

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