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Therapy Options for Partners

Being a partner of a sex addict can create deep feelings of betrayal, shame, and hopelessness. Obtaining support as a partner of a sex addict is crucial for maintaining your sanity, self-worth, and self-esteem. You may have pressing questions like “What

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Therapy Options for Love Addiction

Some love addicts tend to love people who are unavailable. Other love addicts cannot let go of past partners who have let them go. According to Pia Mellody, author of Facing Love Addiction, “a love addict is someone who is

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Sexuality Podcasts

Sexuality lectures, sex therapy lectures, and sex addiction lectures with CHS Clinical Director Alexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S. Sex, Culture, and Intimacy   Culture and sex Alexandra’s recent book Erotic Intelligence Sex as a spiritual act Sex not being the problem Sex

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Sexual Response Cycle

The sexual response cycle refers to the physical and emotional changes that occur in humans during both masturbation and intercourse. The sexual response cycle is described as a series of stages. The intensity and amount of time spent in each

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Sexual Reflections Workbook

ORDER ON AMAZON Sexual Reflections: A Workbook for Designing and Celebrating Your Sexual Health Plan Sexual Reflections: A Workbook for Designing and Celebrating Your Sexual Health Plan, by Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D., helps you uncover and embrace your unique, optimal sexuality. Carefully

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Sexual Health Organizations

The following organizations are dedicated to quality education of sex therapists and sex addiction therapists. These organizations also develop treatment protocols for the sex addiction treatment and sex therapy professions. SEX COACH U, Sex Coach University is a Professional Training

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Sex-Positive Alternative Lifestyle Books

Center for Healthy Sex acknowledges and supports the full diversity of sexual preferences and practices, provided they are consensual and do not include lies, crimes, children or regrets. Preview sex-positive books recommended for “alternative lifestyles” here. Consensual Sadomasochism: How to

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Sex Therapy Terms

The following sex therapy terms are defined here to help individuals better understand the behaviors and symptoms of themselves or their loved ones. Anorgasmia – difficulty having an orgasm even with enough sexual stimulation – possibly becoming a source for personal

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Sex Therapy Options

Sex therapy is a specific type of counseling designed to treat sexual problems affecting both individuals and couples. Once a proper diagnosis has been made, a treatment plan can be outlined with the goal being to achieve a healthy sexual

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Sex Therapy for Women

Sex therapy for women can help resolve a variety of issues specific to females. Causes of sexual dysfunctions can be psychological, physical or related to personal relationships or cultural influences. The most common issues that women seek sex therapy for tend to fall

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Affirmative Care

LGBTQIA2S+ challenges can include discrimination, marginalization, trauma, expressing authentic gender and sexual identities, shame & guilt deconstruction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and more.

 

LGBTQIA2S+

LGBTQIA2S+ challenges can include discrimination, marginalization, trauma, expressing authentic gender and sexual identities, shame & guilt deconstruction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles and more.