Sex and Relationship Therapist (COSRT Accredited)
Media presentation can make sex look effortless and amazing every time! Dr. Lori Brotto talks about her research examining female sexual experience. Sexual myths can cause confused sexual expectations for women. Like the rest of life, the reality of sex can be varied. Women need more information about normal sexuality to challenge unrealistic sexual expectations. …
Top 10 regrets in life by those about to die Palliative nurse, Bronnie Ware, cared for patients in the last weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies, gathering them together in a book. “When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently,” she says, “common themes surfaced again and …
Relationships require people to grow, mature and differentiate. Dr David Schnarch talks about relationships as “people-growing machines.” Relationships force people to ask the question: Do I belong to you or do I belong to me? Passionate relationship Do you are feel as if you have fallen out of love with your partner? Was sex once …
Exploring the gender spectrum Gender has many different elements: Biological Sex The physical structure of one’s reproductive organs that is used to assign sex at birth. Biological sex is determined by chromosomes (XX for females; XY for males); hormones (estrogen/progesterone for females, testosterone for males); and internal and external genitalia (vulva, clitoris, vagina for assigned …
Meditation can reshape our brains Check out this Tedx talk by Sara Lazar. Amazing brain scans show meditation can actually change the size of key regions of our brain. There are biological reasons for the benefits of meditation. These benefits include improvements in memory, empathy, compassion, and resilience under stress. Mindfulness and meditation Mindfulness is …
Becoming a sexual woman can be exciting, intimidating and terrifying all at the same time. As a sex therapist I’ve worked with lots of women who want help awakening sexuality. Some are single, and some are in relationships. All are looking to be more sexually uninhibited, free and relaxed. Here are some thoughts about awakening sexuality …
Sexuality is a complex, multi-factorial, sometimes paradoxical, universal experience. As with the rest of life, with sex, sometimes all goes well, and sometimes problems arise. Sexual issues are often treated as physical difficulties to be overcome. It can be helpful to view them in a more holistic manner. Understanding about the different factors involved in …
After the stress of Christmas, resurrecting sex could transform your relationship! Reasons why sex can be so great for you and your relationship: Exciting, enjoyable and relaxing. Creating a sense of togetherness. Increasing intimacy in your relationship. Making you feel good and look good. Factors to consider when resurrecting sex: If your sex life is …
Step families can be complicated. When families “blend” to create stepfamilies, things rarely progress smoothly. Trying to make space for everyone can seem like a impossible conundrum. Often children resist changes. Parents can become frustrated when the new family doesn’t function like their previous family. Changes to family structure require adjustment time for everyone involved. …
What is mindful touch? Touch is communication on the most basic level. Touch is a necessity throughout life. It sustains emotionally and physically. Touch is about how you relate to yourself. Mindful touch is paying attention to sensations, emotions, physical experiences, thoughts in the moment of touching. Try this simple exercise: Take one hand in …
Olivia Rowlatt
Couple Counsellor in Bradford on Avon
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