“A woman who prioritizes her sexual needs prioritizes herself.” – Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel Female sexuality has throughout time been seen as ranging from non-existent, lackluster, and underwhelming all the way to powerful, threatening, unpredictable, and something seemingly needing to be controlled. Despite this striking dichotomy intended to be a catch-all for something as seemingly varied […]
5 Mindful Eating Tips This Holiday Season
The holidays can be an exciting, stressful, anxiety-provoking time of year, as well as a time for helping us to to see what matters most to us, and what we really cherish. With all of the hustle and bustle, obligations and commitments, as well as preparation and planning required, we can often find ourselves living […]
Sifting through Desire, Hope, and Fear: What is Sex Therapy?
Telling people in my personal life that I am training as a sex therapist elicits a range of strong reactions. Nervous laughter, raised eyebrows, coy looks, and insinuations of wanting to know ‘my secrets’ abound. While part of my training as a sex therapist is building a knowledge base on human sexuality, as well as […]
Thank U, Next: How Owning Our Past Heartbreak Can Open Us Up to Love Again
While demonstrations of love and romance may abound in celebration of Valentine’s Day in February, the months after signify something completely different. March ushers in the season of spring, tied in to new beginnings and fresh starts; possibilities; a thawing out from things frozen or stagnant in winter; and growth resulting from seeds planted long […]