Let’s Talk About Fantasies: How Sharing Desires Can Strengthen Your Relationship
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW, Sex Therapist Talking about sexual fantasies can feel… intimidating. Even in long-term, loving relationships, many people keep their desires private out of fear, shame, or uncertainty.You might worry: But here’s the truth: sharing your fantasies—with trust and care—can bring you closer. It’s not about performing or pleasing. It’s about honesty, curiosity, and deeper […]
Why You Might Be Avoiding Intimacy—And How to Gently Reconnect
Why You Might Be Avoiding Intimacy—And How to Gently Reconnect By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW , Sex Therapist If you’ve noticed yourself pulling away from your partner—avoiding closeness, shrinking away from touch, or shutting down when conversations get emotional—you’re not alone. Many people go through periods of avoiding intimacy, whether they realize it or not. Sometimes, it […]
Menopause and Sexuality: What to Expect and How to Thrive
By Rebecca Ginder, LCSW, Sex Therapist Menopause is a powerful, natural transition in a woman’s life—but it’s also one that often comes with a mix of confusion, frustration, and silence. For many women, one of the most unexpected and challenging changes is how menopause affects their sexuality. You may have asked yourself: Let me reassure […]
Managing your Anger and Better Understanding It
Anger is best defined as “a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility”. At a very early age, people learn to express their anger by copying the behavior they see around them. As humans we see how much we can get away with, what we can say without consequence, and how to apologize for our […]
Bravo to premier couples therapy show
Jessica Biel has been a busy bee. Not only is she married to one of the most sought after men in Hollywood traveling the world with him, but she is now the producer of a brand new couples therapy show. Bravo announced a slew of new shows earlier this month including a reality-type show that […]
Group Therapy Can Improve Teen Mental Health
A recent study conducted in England found that as few as two 90-minute group therapy sessions could reduce the rate of teen mental health issues by as much as 33 percent. The study included 19 high schools in the Greater London area, and included schools that had been trained to provide intervention therapy to high […]