Christina’s Blog
Read Christina’s blog to learn more about self-care, relationships, mental health, sex therapy, and more.
Christina’s Blog
Read Christina’s blog to learn more about self-care, relationships, mental health, sex therapy, and more.
Exploring Sexual Energy Beyond the Label: Intimacy & Connection
For many, the term "sacred sexuality" conjures up images of tantric rituals and esoteric practices. However, my exploration of this realm has taken a different path, one that I find equally profound and fulfilling. While the word "tantra" resonates with some, it...
Does Size Matter?
Romans used to celebrate penises, but now they are considered vulgar. There are not a lot of options for men to learn that there are a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to penises. There are also not many examples of what average penises look like and the reality...
The Intersection of Sexuality and Spirituality
Sex and spirituality are often seen as two separate things, but they can actually be deeply interconnected. When we connect to our sexuality on a deeper level, we can also connect to our spirituality on a deeper level. This is because sexuality is a powerful source of...
How to Process Negative Emotions and Focus on Pleasure
Negative emotions are a natural part of life, but they can be overwhelming if you don't find healthy ways to process them. Here are a few tips: Acknowledge your emotions. Don't try to suppress or ignore them. Instead, take some time to acknowledge how you're feeling...
Telehealth Privacy, Confidentiality, & Tips
Telehealth therapy is a type of therapy that is conducted over the internet or by phone. It is a convenient and flexible way to receive therapy, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Privacy and Confidentiality One of the biggest concerns about...
Common Couple’s Intimacy Issues
Intimacy is an essential part of any healthy relationship. It is the emotional and physical connection that allows couples to feel close, connected, and loved. However, intimacy issues are common, and they can have a significant impact on the relationship. Here are...
Recommended Reading
Trauma and the Brain: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past by Peter Levine The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge Mindfulness and Meditation: Breathe by Dr. Belisa Vranich Sleep: Why We...
Unspoken: The Sexual Pain Gap
This post is from OHNUT's blog. https://ohnut.co/blogs/journal Thankfully, painful sex is not an inevitability or a pleasure death sentence. Nothing feels less sexy than unwanted pain when you’re getting down, and unfortunately, it’s way more common than you think....
What Really Makes Us Happy?
How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. It is not something that just happens to us, but something that we can cultivate. There are many things that we can do to rewire our brains for happiness, including: Gratitude:...
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop
When faced with the possibility of divorce, many people wonder if they will be okay, if their loved ones will be okay, and/or whom can they trust. Oftentimes, what leads to a divorce is some type of betrayal. In betrayal, it can be hard to be vulnerable, trust, and...
Telehealth: Online Therapy
Telehealth Therapy: Benefits, Challenges, and Tips Telehealth therapy is a type of therapy that is conducted over the internet or by phone. It is a convenient and flexible way to receive therapy, and it can be especially helpful for people who live in rural areas or...
How to support a loved one who has experienced sexual assault
When someone has disclosed their sexual assault to you they are in great pain. They are taking great risk. The person is afraid you will reject, blame, or shame them or not be supportive. Most people want more than anything to forget what happened and move on, but...