Vaginismus is the painful involuntary spasming or contracting of the vaginal muscles during sexual intercourse. It can also happen when you try to insert a tampon or have a Pap test. Because it can interfere with your intimate relationships and quality of life, you should...
How To Break Up With Your Phone One of the most common complaints that comes up in couple’s therapy these days is “You’re always on your phone.” There is even a term for when someone is scrolling their phone instead of interacting with the person...
“The overbearing mother-in-law” is a cliche for a reason. In therapy we see the same problems arise again and again. Even seemingly small issues can be detrimental to your relationship with your partner if they fester and are never addressed. Here are some common patterns...
One day in 1987 American psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro was on a walk when she noticed her eyes rapidly moving side to side as she recalled a distressing memory. Her negative emotions seemed to dissipate as her eyes darted back and forth. By combining classical...
It’s no mystery why relationship problems emerge from the woodwork when partners suddenly find themselves under the same roof. The discovery of odd habits, incompatible approaches to clutter, and the simple struggle to meld daily routines can shine a spotlight on certain differences that never...
As the COVID-19 global pandemic sweeps the globe, stay-at-home orders are being extended from weeks to months. With all non-essential workers telecommuting or taking a break for the foreseeable future, couples are being forced to function under the same roof with little reprieve. At first,...
Social stigma towards therapy and counseling has existed for a very long time. But in recent years, therapy has gained more positive recognition for its health benefits. Sex therapy is definitely one of the most stigmatized types of therapy in society today. But people seek...
For most couple’s, it seems like moving in together is a natural and easy decision to make. Although, some beg to differ. You see, conventional marriages before the 21st century rarely had this problem. Most couples moved in together only after they said their “I...
If you’re reading this, it’s probably too late. Too late to say I’m sorry. Too late for them to show that they cared. But, there’s hope at the end of this battle called “divorce.” In this day and age, lots of couples in long-term relationships...
By this time in your adult life, you’re probably well aware that both females and males can achieve sexual climax. For some women, it might seem like a myth because some have failed to reach that so-called “orgasmic state” in their lifetime. Well, we’re here...