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How Do I Talk to My Spouse About Intimacy Issues?
Most couples don't talk about sex - they just do it. And for those who were raised in Purity Culture or in conservative households, it can feel quite foreign to discuss what happens when the lights are off. Shameful, even.
So, what do couples do when there is a legitimate issue in sexual intimacy that needs to be addressed? I'll answer the question: most couples will tip-toe around the problem. They'll find a way to compensate or get by without having to dive deep and "rock
Nov 17


Communication Issues? Your Parents May Be Part of the Problem
Parents - yours and your spouse's - play a huge role in the relationship toolbox you're working with today. Some couples walk into marriage with an abundance of tools and spend the first few years of marriage just trying to learn how to use those tools in harmony. However, many couples walk into marriage with only a hammer and a roll of tape - and no idea of how to even work together towards a common goal.
Aug 16


What if I Don't Want to Initiate Sex?
In sex therapy, it is common to have partners with mismatched libido - meaning, there is a gap between the couple's natural sex drives....
Jun 7, 2024


Should We Consider a Separation?
You know the reasons that you have arrived here. A hopeful start of relationship has, over the time, morphed into the question: "should...
Sep 20, 2023


Podcast Episode 40 - Why Do I Have to Initiate Everything in My Relationship?
Show transcript from the My Intimacy Therapist Podcast - Episode 40. Listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 0 : 04 Welcome...
Feb 22, 2022


The Power of Non-Sexual Touch
Social-isolation may mean that you are home with a partner, inviting you to confront your pre-existing intimacy issues. Here's how to do it.
Mar 25, 2020
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