You Don’t Owe Anyone an Orgasm (Even Yourself)

Body Acceptance, Sexuality

9 minute reading time Let’s be clear on one thing: Orgasms are great! This is in no way an anti-climax (ha see what I did there) post. But I AM going to offer the hot take that orgasms are not a requirement for great sex, and they’re not a measure of anyone’s sexual...

What Is Embodiment and Breathwork Coaching?

Coaching

“Coaching” is one of those things that gets talked about a lot—but what exactly IS it? Unlike therapy, which has very clearly-defined modalities and approaches, coaching can be almost anything that the coach and client want it to be. Having that freedom to shape it to...

How to Choose the Right Therapist for You

Therapy

Making the decision to start therapy is a big step forward for your mental wellness. The step after that, however, may feel so overwhelming that you get stuck—choosing the right therapist. It’s natural to feel anxious about wanting to “get it right” as well as...

No More New Year’s Resolutions: Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead

Body Acceptance, Holidays

We’ve made our seemingly-endless slog through 2021 (no, we also can’t believe that the photo of grumpy Bernie in his mittens at the Inauguration was 11 months ago and not 11 years). For those of us who made it, we achieved a weary victory—so let’s celebrate by making...

Should You Come Out to Your Family at Thanksgiving? Probably Not, and Here’s Why.

Relationships

You’ve been living with a big discovery about your sexuality, gender, or relationship identity, and it probably feels like a relief to live more fully as your true self. But something is still stressing you out about it: your family doesn’t know yet. Maybe you’re so...

How to Support Your Transgender or Nonbinary Teen

Gender Identity

Do you know how you would respond as a parent if your teenager came out to you as transgender or nonbinary? For many parents, that feels like a thought experiment—maybe you’ve seen social media posts about genderfluid kids, but it doesn’t seem like anything you expect...