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How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Body During Sex
Sexual intimacy can be deeply satisfying—but for many people, mental distractions, performance pressure, and disconnection can get in the...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
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16 Ways to Increase Your Desire in Time for Valentine's Day
Many women struggle with low desire and want to kick it into higher gear at this time of the year. Â Here are some ways to improve your...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
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Desire Slump
Question:Â I am married with two kids and feel like my desire has just plummeted. I love my husband and we have a great relationship, but...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Difficulty with Orgasm
Question: I enjoy having sex with my husband, but sometimes don't orgasm. I don't think it's a big deal and enjoy it anyways. This really...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Fantasy
Question: When I fantasize, it's always about women...especially when I am pregnant. Is that normal for an otherwise straight woman? ...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
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3 Health Tips for Men Combating Erectile Issues — Guest Post from David Fishman
Tip 1) Quit Smoking Smoking has been proven to increase blood pressure and constrict blood vessels including the ones in the penis. A...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
1 min read
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About the Pelvic Floor — A Guest Post from Talli Rosenbaum
How does Sexual Pain from Tight Pelvic Muscles Develop? A woman who experiences repeated episodes of painful intercourse may develop a...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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How to Deal With a Desire Discrepancy
Question: Sometimes I am in the mood and my husband is not. More often than not, I initiate. It makes me feel rejected and not wanted,...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Married and No Orgasm
Question from reader:Â I am 26 years old, married, and love my husband very much. However, despite many attempts, I cannot reach orgasm...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
1 min read
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Orgasm Difficulties
Question: I am able to orgasm very easily through masturbation, but not at all with my husband. Sex, and really any romantic touch, are a...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
1 min read
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The Scoop on Attraction
Question: I just started dating this guy and I think he's objectively good looking, but I'm not feeling attracted to him yet. My friends...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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"Don't Touch Me!" — Understanding Your Sexual Aversion
1. Does the thought of sexual contact make you shutter? 2. Do you tend to avoid or limit sexual activity? 3. Do you find sexual touch or...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Sexual Desire While Pregnant
Question:Â Everyone says you're supposed to lose your sexual desire while pregnant, but I'm 4 months in and the complete opposite. I could...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Sexual Intimacy When Trying to Conceive
Sexual intimacy can become a challenge to any couples at some point in their relationship, but couples struggling through the diagnosis...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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Unconsummated
Question:Â We've been married for two months, and my husband and I still haven't consummated our marriage. We try, it just hasn't worked...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
1 min read
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Urinary Incontinence
Question: After the birth of my third child, I have been noticing more frequent urination, leaking, and less time between urination. I...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
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Vaginal Dryness
Question:Â I have some concerns about vaginal dryness and discomfort and always feel embarrassed to speak to my doctor at my annual exam....

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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What's wrong with my desire?
This is the #1 complaint we get from women, both young and old.  Women say: • Why am I never in the mood? • I could go weeks or months...

Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST
2 min read
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