What the Heck is Sex Coaching? Part Two

Last year, I wrote a blog called, “What the Heck is Sex Coaching?” introducing a form of coaching that addresses sexual health and relationship concerns. As a clinical certified sexologist, I wanted to reintroduce the sex coaching services that Heights Family Counseling has to offer.

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The Anti-Dating Blog

I’m 40, single, and a couples therapist. And I date as much or as little as I want. I’m sometimes in committed relationships or exclusively dating one person.

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November Position of the Month: Sunny Side Up

November’s highlighted position of the month is the Sunny Side Up. As we bee-line straight for the holiday season, here is your friendly reminder to prioritize some much-needed time for physical and emotional intimacy with your partner(s).

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Brief Meditation for Chronic Pain

When I first started my journey with mindfulness and meditation 7-ish years ago, I struggled the most with body scan meditations. In a typical session, the instructor would ask us to mentally scan our bodies and try and distinguish any particular areas which might be holding on to pain or tension. We were asked to then pay special attention to these areas throughout the practice in the hope that we could direct our mindful energy towards healing and relieving these aches. As someone with chronic pain, this exercise was a nightmare for me.

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October Position of the Month: A Tight Hold

October’s highlighted position of the month is the A Tight Hold.

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One Therapist’s Favorite Ways to Beat Anxiety

Truth be told, I am not one to listen to music on my drive home from the office. I avoid making phone calls unless I’m notifying my husband of a place to meet or quickly checking in on any errands needed before heading home. Even so, I often try to get these calls completed before I shift into drive. I purposefully do this so that I can use my drive home to reflect on the stressful parts of my day and self-regulate.

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Recognizing Red Flags and Green Flags in a Relationship

While dating, we are often told we will “just know” when a partner(s) is right for us. We are taught to trust our gut and look for personality characteristics such as kindness, intelligence, humor, trustworthiness, and friendliness.

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September Position of the Month: Vertical Love Lift

September’s highlighted position of the month is the Vertical Love Lift.

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August Position of the Month: Down and Dizzy

August’s highlighted position of the month is the Down and Dizzy. As usual, it is recommended that if you or your partner are not feeling well, you might consider delaying sexual engagement until both of you are feeling up to par! And, as a continued healthy sex practice, please wash your hands before and after a sexual experience. If it helps you both to feel more comfortable and in the mood, start your shared sexual experience by taking a shower together.

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The Components of a Genuine Apology

Even if you haven’t seen the classic 1970’s romance flick Love Story, the odds are pretty good that you’ve heard it’s most famous line: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”

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Mindfulness Check-In

Maybe you think that mindfulness is a “woo-woo” activity and not for you? What if I told you that there is scientific evidence that shows that the practice of mindfulness can decrease anxiety, stress, and symptoms of depression? A mindfulness practice can lead to new neural pathway development that can help us to feel more connected with ourselves and with our bodies. There is a positive correlation between mindfulness practice and the growth of compassion

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July Position of the Month: Girl Power

While a sexual experience can definitely aid in feeling emotionally connected with one another, it is also a great time to get your blood pumping and release physical energy together. Remember that a sexual experience will release Oxytocin and other beneficial endorphins that will help you both feel bonded to one another and release stress/tension.

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