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A Parent’s Guide to “The Talk:” Bodily Autonomy, Boundaries and “Where Do Babies Come From?”
Parenting can be both incredibly rewarding and extraordinarily difficult. Many share that one of the hardest parts of parenting is teaching your child about sex and sexuality. Fortunately, with some skills and knowledge, this particular parenting woe isn’t so bad....
How to Cope When Your Spouse Wants a Separation
Your spouse wants to separate, and you don’t. The reality of a marriage separation can feel like a heart-wrenching experience. As a therapist, it’s even emotional for me as I walk with my clients through a uniquely painful grief process. When separation is not what...
Your 5-Step Guide to Finding a Therapist
A few years ago, I found myself in a place where I felt stuck. I’ve always been surrounded by people who have been going to therapy for years, who are therapists themselves, or who love to ask: “Well, have you tried therapy?” I knew therapy probably was a good next...
A Parent’s Guide to “The Talk:” How and when to talk to your kids about sex
Giving your kids the talk is high on the list of “most dreaded conversations” for parents or caregivers. Some dread it so much they avoid it altogether. However, it’s proven that comprehensive sex education reduces unwanted pregnancies and STIs and reduces sexual...
9 Trusted Resources to Help You Thrive With Your ADHD
Living with ADHD as an adult can be a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but curious about potential symptoms, or have been managing ADHD for years, finding the right resources can make all the difference...
Intimacy After Infidelity: How to Reconnect Sexually After Betrayal
When infidelity occurs in a relationship, the shattered trust creates ripple effects that extend far beyond what each partner might expect. Since intimacy hinges on trust, it’s no surprise that couples healing from infidelity tend to struggle with repairing their...
How to Help Your Partner Understand and Take on Some of Your Mental Load
One of the more common conflicts I hear about in my office as a relationship therapist is "The One About the Mental Load." It goes like this: My client, let's call her Rachel, sits across from me and shares about a fight last week with her husband, let's call him...
Ask a Sexologist: How to Have Sex When I Don’t Feel Like It
Dear Sexologist, My husband (let’s call him “Paul”) has a higher libido and wants sex more often than I do. I usually go along with it even when I don’t initially feel like it. But lately between that and motherhood, I’ve been feeling exhausted and touched out....
