As a sex therapist, relationship expert, and neuroscientist who studies sex and the brain, I get tons of questions about how to deal with a sex life that no longer sizzles. Hereβs the secret: The biggest issue that stalls a sex life after the honeymoon glow of new...
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The Breathing Exercise That Got Me Through My Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Apr 13, 2020
One of the main reasons I went into neuroscience is because of my own journey and experience with anxiety. This breathing exercise has been my foundation in helping myself and my patients feel immediate relief when they're feeling overwhelmed (This is part of my...
Active Listening: How To Practice It Effectively
Apr 13, 2020
In this article, we'll talk about active listening and how to use it as a tool to release stress and distress and get in touch with our resilience, resourcefulness, and creativity to make us more effective. As individual clients dig into their emotional basement, I...
9 Signs and Symptoms of an Unhappy Relationship
Apr 9, 2020
What are the signs of an unhappy relationship? Why do people stay in them? How can you communicate to a partner that you are not satisfied, and if you canβt improve the relationship, how do you leave in a way that is healthy and empowering? In this article, we'll take...
30 Day Training to Harness Anxiety and THRIVE
Apr 6, 2020
Let's use the lockdown as an incredible opportunity to learn new tools and tricks that will enhance our ability to not only survive the challenges, but to thrive beyond how we were doing before the shit hit the fan. As a culture, we weren't in the best shape...
Gender Roles, Power, and the Bedroom | Examining Women’s Equality
Apr 4, 2020
I wrote this article for Shondaland, a media company with which I have great respect for... Posting it here so you can all enjoy it as well. How New Ideas on Gender Roles Influence Power β In and Out of the Bedroom As a sex therapist, relationship expert, and sex...