by Taylor Bennett | Nov 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality
Intimacy is displayed in a romantic relationship when two people know and care for each other; these individuals are open, familiar, and vulnerable. There are four main types of intimacy: emotional intimacy, intellectual intimacy, sexual intimacy, and experiential...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality
Many people are uncomfortable talking about sex, but these conversations are important: they enable us to maintain a healthy and satisfying sex life. One specific conversation that goes underprioritized is how we can embrace our sexuality to the fullest—three keys...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 13, 2019 | Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality
We don’t stop having sex nor do we lose interest in sex as we get older, but we do often experience changes in sexual function. The good news is we can still maintain a satisfying sex life as we get older by understanding these changes in sexual function,...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality
Sex addiction is characterized by the obsessive need to engage in sexual activity; symptoms include preoccupation with sex and an inability to control sexual behavior. Fortunately, sex addicts can recover from their addiction and develop a healthy sexuality, of which...
by Taylor Bennett | Oct 25, 2019 | Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality, Love and Sex, Relationships
Sometimes, that physical attraction doesn’t come naturally in a relationship—and it can cause those involved to worry about their connection and future. While it might be worrisome, the lack of a physical connection isn’t necessarily a red flag; instead, it can take...
by Lisa McCafferty | Jan 4, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Healthy Sexuality, Sex Issues
Hallmarks of Sex Addiction While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of the challenges...