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August’s position of the month, the G-Whiz, is taken from the Men’s Health Magazine’s article: 45 Sex Positions that Every Man Should Know (I highly recommend checking out this article and the other 44 positions). This position is a perfect way to increase the heat between you and your partner – the two of you might be able to match the heat outside!
Read MoreWhen deciding on July’s sexual position of the month, I decided to highlight a sexual position that is friendly to all couples and can provide all involved parties with their own explosion of pleasure
Read MoreWhen working with couples who would like to enhance their sexual connection, I often ask about how they have an open, honest conversation about sex. Many times I am met with silence or confusion because it seems counter-intuitive in our culture to have a conversation about sex.
Read MoreWith Father’s day coming up in just a few short weeks, I thought for this month’s sexual position I would highlight one that is especially pleasurable for a man. Sexual positions, like doggy style, are typically very stimulating and pleasing to a man because it allows to have control over how much they penetrate and the ability to fully penetrate their partner.
Read MoreFor those of you who did not know, May is International Masturbation Month! In honor of this holiday, this week’s sex-ceptional blog will provide you all with sorts of information regarding masturbation and International Masturbation Month!
Read MoreWhen thinking about what sexual position to showcase this month, I kept thinking of the old saying April showers bring May flowers. Thus, for this month’s position I choose the flower-themed, Lotus position. Lotus is designed to enhance intimacy and foster closeness between partners. It is also considered a tantric sexual position and thus, it is meant to be a slow, mindful sexual experience versus a quick sexual experience.
Read MoreAs someone who talks about sex with clients a lot, one of the infamous questions that I get time and again is: Is there a right number of times to have sex?” And, the answer, as frustrating as it may be, is that there is no right number of times to have sex with your partner! No two couples are the same and thus, there is no correct number of times to have sex. For some couples, it feels right to sexually connect 2 to 3 times a week, and for other couples it may be more or less.
Read MoreIn our society, it is easy to develop unrealistic expectations, especially in regards to sex; this often includes a misconception of what our sex life is “meant” to look like. Misconceptions affect so many individuals and couples. I am sure at some point you have even had the thought, “I bet ___________ (fill in with anything related to sex) is unusual for other people… I wonder if we’re the only ones who have experienced this.” Many sexual misconceptions occur because our society is so orgasmic centric. Two misconceptions that are very popular are the ideas that orgasm is a requirement for sexual activity and that simultaneous orgasm can and should be achieved on a regular basis.
Read MoreSince Easter is April 1st and the beautiful spring weather has been in full-bloom here in Houston, it only seems fitting to have April’s position of the month be bunny themed.
Read MoreMost sexually active adults know that there are about a billion different kinds of personal lubricants available, but it seems that few really know about personal lubricants and how to use them. For example, some lubes are better used for certain types of sexual play than others. I thought it would be helpful to provide you with some information regarding the different types of personal lubricants so that you can find the perfect lube for you!
Read MoreI have been wanting to create a blog series promoting a different sexual position each month. I thought this would be an interesting way to help bring some creative fun to our audiences’ sexual lives. If nothing else, trying some of these with a partner might provide a good laugh! As many of you are aware, Heights Family Counseling is an all-inclusive counseling practice, so there will be months that I will share heteronormative positions, but there will also be months that I share information regarding positions specifically meant for other sexual lifestyles. I am very excited to bring this series to you all. I hope you enjoy trying these positions out - let the fun begin!
Read MoreAs a person, a woman, and a sex therapist who spends a great deal of her professional and personal life validating the feelings of others, I was saddened, frustrated, and disappointed to read a recent article regarding a woman’s terrible experience while on a date with comedian, Aziz Ansari.
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