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Recent Research Encourages Therapists to Talk About Consent

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on August 19, 2024

With choking on the rise as a sexual trend with young people, how can therapists teach clients how to verbalize what they desire and remain safe in their intimate relationships?

With choking on the rise as a sexual trend with young people, how can therapists teach clients how to verbalize what they desire and remain safe in their intimate relationships?

Sex
What All Partners Can Learn About Orgasms From Queer Couples

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on May 29, 2024

A 2024 study highlights a significant orgasm gap between heterosexual women and men. Addressing this gap is crucial for promoting wider access to orgasm for women.

A 2024 study highlights a significant orgasm gap between heterosexual women and men. Addressing this gap is crucial for promoting wider access to orgasm for women.

BDSM
Top 5 BDSM and Kink Myths to Debunk

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on March 4, 2024

The intricate sexual behaviors of people who practice consensual power exchange and less common sexual interests are critical to understand by mental health professionals.

The intricate sexual behaviors of people who practice consensual power exchange and less common sexual interests are critical to understand by mental health professionals.

Sex
Navigating Lower Sexual Desire During the Holiday Season

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on November 8, 2023

Sexuality studies don’t always give a full picture of folks' erotic lives over the holidays. Learn how to cultivate your own sexual desire this holiday season.

Sexuality studies don’t always give a full picture of folks' erotic lives over the holidays. Learn how to cultivate your own sexual desire this holiday season.

Sex
4 Things That Drain Women's Sexual Desire

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on April 8, 2023

Low Sexual desire is a common, not often talked about, sexual struggle for women. This could be the result of societal norms related to heterosexual couples.

Low Sexual desire is a common, not often talked about, sexual struggle for women. This could be the result of societal norms related to heterosexual couples.

Sex
Erectile Disorder and Masculinity Myths

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on November 8, 2022

Erectile disorder is more common than you may think. Symptoms range from inability to get an erection to stress. Men are taught myths about their bodies and sex at a young age.

Erectile disorder is more common than you may think. Symptoms range from inability to get an erection to stress. Men are taught myths about their bodies and sex at a young age.

ADHD
How ADHD Influences Your Sex Life and Intimate Relationships

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on October 4, 2022

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has serious effects on people's daily tasks, including sex and relationships. Here are some explanations of how ADHD can impact intimacy.

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has serious effects on people's daily tasks, including sex and relationships. Here are some explanations of how ADHD can impact intimacy.

Sex
Seeking Orgasms and Female Sexual Satisfaction

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on August 29, 2022

The film 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' provides a moving commentary on what prevents women, particularly older women, from experiencing sexual fulfillment and what can be done about it.

The film 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' provides a moving commentary on what prevents women, particularly older women, from experiencing sexual fulfillment and what can be done about it.