Sometimes the effects of past sexual abuse shows up in unexpected places. Even though it may have been many years since the abuse happened and your partner feels safe now with you, old trauma can cause the perception or feeling of anxiety or fear in…

Marsha Rand will be presenting an incredible class at Going Beyond the Pink on body image and dealing with changes to your body as a result of treatments for cancer. The program is part of Going Beyond the Pink’s Thrive! Program, an education initiative designed…

If you have ever felt pain with sex, you are not alone. Estimates from studies indicate that approximately 30% of women have experienced pain with sex at some point in their lives. Approximately 8-20% of women have ongoing pain with sex. Estimates for men who…

1. Be present. Pay attention to what is happening in the moment. When your partner speaks, tune in and really listen to thoughts and feelings. Resist the temptation to predict where any conversation is going. Make eye contact when your mate is talking. Pay attention,…

People often wonder what sex therapy is. How is it different from psychotherapy? Does it involve physical touch with the therapist? When can someone benefit from sex therapy? Let’s begin with defining sexual health. The World Health Organization defined it as the “integration of the…