Closer Together Physically and Emotionally
There’s a day or national month for everything. August is National Romance Awareness Month! I could take this in so many directions as a sex coach. When I think of romance, several things come to mind, especially the paperback books my Mom has read my whole life. I have vivid memories of seeing her curled […]
WARNING: The following discusses graphic details of a miscarriage. I woke up to horrendous pain from around my right ovary. I went straight to the bathroom, expecting these pains to be caused by my period starting, which was pretty much the norm for my cycle. Cramps are okay when I was younger and they […]
A handful of you have talked to your kids about sex in a matter of factual way that has helped them develop health ideas and boundaries. Some of you have talked about some things, like waiting to have sex, that you should use protection, how babies are made, but that’s about it. And a […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to share a story about a woman that was my very special to me, even if she won’t have her name in a book one day. “Every idea I have is crap! I’m not very creative with these sorts of things.” Really, I’m not. I’ve been […]
I didn’t know what I was walking into one evening at youth group. I thought it would be just like any other Wednesday night – some socializing, some bible study, some glances exchanged with my ex-boyfriend who was finally being friendly with me again, AKA the Preacher’s Son. Some kids would ask where I’d […]
No matter if you are dating people you met online or in person, your safety is a top priority. But many of us fall into the “won’t happen to me” mindset and do things for a potential new lover that could compromise our emotional and physical wellbeing. Quick quiz for all you single and […]
You’re about to feel really confident about giving the perfect sexy gift to your partner this year. I know you’re all still shopping, or stressing about shopping, for the holidays. Your love probably has plenty of home decor, a good selection of throw blankets, and a wide selection of coffee mugs. So what do […]
As a Sex and Relationship Coach, I meet and get messages from all sorts of interesting people that want to share their stories. I had two women reach out to me in the last few weeks with similar experiences. Both are Caucasian. Both are beautiful, but neither are what society deems to be […]
Have you ever searched the phrase “I like blank am I normal?” or something to that effect? When it comes to sex, I’m going to tell you the exact same thing your Doctor does when you come into the office with a headache saying you saw something online and now you’re convinced you have a […]
Floating therapy, or sensory deprivation therapy, is gaining popularity. Beyond the cure-all some claim, this technique has been touted as a way to completely relax physically and mentally, leading people to report many positive side effects. I have been reading articles and blogs about this practice for a couple years. Research has shown that […]