2020 has been a year that has put unprecedented stress on relationships. Navigating a global pandemic; increasing tensions between law enforcement and communities that have amplified demands for racial justice and accountability; Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) educational programs that have led many families to name their experiences as akin to homeschooling that they may not have […]
Reclaiming Our Sexuality as Women: Getting ‘Turned In’ vs. ‘Turned On’
“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 […]
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 […]