Sex positive therapy is based in the belief that all humans have autonomy over their sexuality. You deserve to process your thoughts, feelings and experiences, as well as learn about your sexuality and sexual identity, without judgment or shame. It offers a safe space to explore and understand the sexual facets of yourself in a way that fosters growth, healing, joy, pleasure, understanding, self-compassion and self-love.
Sex Positive Therapy is a place for…
- LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore and understand their identity
- Processing and healing from sexual trauma
- Reconnecting to the body and experiencing pleasure after trauma
- Exploring and unraveling shame around sexuality and sexual desire
- Discussing sex openly and asking “embarrassing” questions
- Exploring and addressing psychological and emotional causes of sexual dysfunction
- Learning how to recognize and participate in healthy, satisfying sexual relationships
- Working through mismatched libidos within relationships
- Overcoming kink shame and social stigma
- Increasing intimacy, connection and pleasure with partners
- Current and former sex workers processing their experiences without judgment
- Couples considering or engaging in polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and other non-traditional dynamics
- Individuals exploring and discuss fetishes and kink
- Individuals struggling with low libido, changes in sexual interest and body confidence
Many people carry shame and trauma related to their sexuality and sexual experiences.
This makes it difficult for people to experience self-love, pleasure, intimacy and empowerment in both solo and partnered encounters. People who have unconventional sexual desires, kinks or lifestyles may find that they struggle with shame or guilt due to social stigma. They may be part of communities or cultures where their sexual desires and practices are not understood or embraced.
The reality is that there is no “normal” when it comes to sexuality.
For example, many people consider BDSM to be an unusual or “fringe” sexual interest, yet one study suggests 47% of women and 60% of men have fantasized about sexually dominating another person.¹ A group of researchers at the Kinsey Institute found that 1 in 5 people will engage in a consensually non-monogamous relationship at some point in their life.² A full 31% of men and 43% of women will struggle with sexual dysfunction.³
Statistics like this demonstrate not only how varied our experiences around sex and relationships can be, but also how universal many of the issues we consider non-normative really are.
Sex positive therapy is a safe space to understand ourselves without stigma or shame.
I am personally committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for people to heal emotional pain around sexuality and to develop a greater understanding of their own needs and sexual identity.
Understanding and accepting our unique sexual identity leads to better mental health, increased self-worth and more capacity to experience connection and intimacy with partners.
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Rosen RC. Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction in men and women. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2000 Jun;2(3):189-95. doi: 10.1007/s11920-996-0006-2. PMID: 11122954.
