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

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.

In sex therapy, it is common to have partners with mismatched libido - meaning, there is a gap between the couple's natural sex drives....

You know the reasons that you have arrived here. A hopeful start of relationship has, over the time, morphed into the question: "should...

Hey there, I'm Sadé (shah-day). I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Atlanta, Georgia and a certified sex therapist through the American Board of Christian Sex Therapy. I specialize in addressing the intimacy issues that keep couples avoidant and distant. If you are looking to understand your breakdowns in intimacy and make lasting change, you're in the right place. Let's dive in.... The following is a show transcript from the My Intimacy Therapist Podcast - Episod

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.