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Healing Through Open Conversations: Sexual Health and Cultural Taboos in the Latine/x Community

In many Latine/x families, sexuality is a topic often shrouded in silence and shame. The cultural values of respect, modesty, and family reputation can make it difficult for individuals to explore their sexual health openly. As a sex therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working with many individuals and couples in the Latine/x community who …

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Understanding Sexual Health Beyond the Physical: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

When we think about sexual health, many of us might immediately focus on the physical aspects—staying safe, preventing pregnancy, or addressing physical performance. While these are essential pieces of the puzzle, sexual health extends far beyond the physical. As a sex therapist, I have witnessed how emotional, mental, and relational well-being are deeply intertwined with …

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The Benefits of Planned Sex

Has sex with your partner become less spontaneous?  Sometimes there’s this idea that when spontaneous sex stops, so do romance, passion, and eroticism. But that doesn’t have to be the case! While a lack of spontaneous sex can lead to a dip in that passion if left alone, spontaneity isn’t the only way to grow …

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6 Tips for Introducing Sex Toys to a Partner

Adding sex toys to partnered sex can increase pleasure, build connection, and provide fun.  You may have used toys on your own before but wonder how to introduce sex toys to a partner. It can seem intimidating to bring sex toys into the bedroom when having partnered sex, but it doesn’t have to be!  Why …

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Defining What “Good” Sex Means to You

Is it sex that lasts a long time? Sex that gives you a mind-blowing orgasm? Sex that’s spontaneous, sex that’s kinkier, or steamier than usual? Does it include toys? Does it include dirty talk? Is there foreplay involved? Is it part of a larger, flirty game between you and your partner, or is it just …

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What to Do When You Want Sex, and Your Partner Doesn’t

Have you ever tried to initiate sex, but your partner wasn’t interested? It can be a strange feeling to deal with, especially if it’s a topic you feel you can’t talk about.  There are a lot of ideas out there about what a “normal” sex life is, and it can be a source of shame …

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What is Spectatoring? (And 5 Ways to Stop It)

Do you ever feel like you can’t get out of your head during sex? You’re not alone. Many people experience difficulty staying in the present moment during sexual encounters for a number of reasons, so much so that there’s a term for it: spectatoring.  We’re all busy, complicated people, so there’s often a lot on …

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Questions to Ask Your Partner for Better Sex

If you’re looking to have better sex with your partner, have you considered the answer may just be talking about it?  Enjoyable sex is where imagination, playfulness, and open communication meet.  Beyond the basic necessity of communication in sex for things like consent and assessing everyone’s comfort level, openly communicating more in bed can make …

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5 Ways to Feel More Comfortable Talking About Sex

Do you feel comfortable talking about sex? Being a sexual person in the United States can be a rollercoaster. On the one hand, we have magazines like Cosmo and Men’s Health with headlines about sex at the end of every grocery store aisle (raise your hand if you learned a lot of interesting terminology at …

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