I am excited to be extending my Mindful Sex workshop to a 3-day format. If you would like to know more about how to improve your relationships, create more open communication, and increase pleasure in your life, this workshop is … Continue reading
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Sex & Anxiety Presentation for AASECT Regional Division Meeting
I will be presenting on the impact of anxiety and sexual functioning and intimacy tomorrow and I am excited to share my slides. I have been really humbled by the pervasive impact that anxiety can have in our lives. I … Continue reading
Should bathrooms be segregated?
The bathroom debate will be discussed at the Capitol on Tuesday. There are many socio political and historical forces that feed into this issue. Deconstructing the socio-historical narratives might help shed light in these challenging discussions towards creating conversations for … Continue reading
Rethinking Infidelity with Esther Perel
Esther Perel is a sex positive sex therapist who wrote a fantastic book called Mating In Captivity. Esther has a way of deconstructing narratives and saying things eloquently that I can seemingly only hope to do in similarity. The number … Continue reading
#Lovewins
Today has been a bright spot of positive history making for at least some marginalized populations. While we have a lot of work to do towards equal rights, for now, here are some instructions on when, where and how to … Continue reading
Brene Brown on Empathy
This is a great video about empathy by Brene Brown, a research scholar and public speaker. Empathy is an important part of positive communication skills. It helps us connect to our partners, friends, and loved ones, especially at times when … Continue reading