Responsive vs. Spontaneous Desire: Why You May Not Feel “In the Mood” Until Intimacy Begins
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW. Have you ever wondered why you rarely seem to be “in the mood” anymore? Maybe you love your partner. You still find them attractive. You enjoy sex once it gets started—but you rarely experience that sudden urge to initiate intimacy. This can be confusing, especially if you remember feeling more spontaneous […]
Why Do I Feel Guilty About Sex? Understanding Sexual Guilt
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW. Have you ever felt guilty for wanting sex, enjoying sex, thinking about sex, or even talking about what you want? Maybe you were raised with messages that sex shouldn’t be discussed. Perhaps certain desires make you question yourself. You might feel uncomfortable asking a partner for what you enjoy, or experience […]