Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST The Dual Control Model, as famously discussed by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. in Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, is a great way to understand how you might find more of your desire. If
Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST The Dual Control Model, as famously discussed by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., in her book Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, is a great way to understand how you might find more of your
Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., is the author of the incredible book Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. I highly recommend you go out and buy it immediately! But until then, here is a brief
By Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST I often hear from women that it is difficult to get in the mood for sex. While there are certainly external things you or your partner can do to help, a bit part of it is your own mindset. Your
By Amanda Liñan LCSW, CST I was listening to a video of an exotic dancer talking about her career while doing a workout today, as one does, and the age-old question of “is going to a strip club cheating?” came up. The comment section was
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST There is a big difference between relational sex and recreational sex. While both can be ok depending on your circumstances, recreational sex happening too often in a romantic relationship can be a sign of bigger issues.Recreational sex is sex that
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST As inflation continues to rise and holidays approach, many couples are feeling the stress of finances in their relationship. Money is a difficult topic for many couples in the best of circumstances, so adding additional stressors can make it feel
By Amanda Linan LCSW, CST When working with couples, I often find myself trying to explain the importance of doing some sort of trauma work when there is trauma present for one or both individuals. Trauma is like a landmine. Imagine this: You buy a
By Kara Facundo LPC These days, the word “trauma” has become commonplace, often describing any number of minor discomforts. As a result, the notion of being traumatized by a partner’s betrayal might seem like an exaggeration, minimizing the validity of this life altering reality for
By Rob Jensen FNP-C Have you ever heard of Pavlov’s Dogs? Ivan Pavlov was a Russian practicing in the late 1800’s. He conducted an experiment where he taught dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. That experiment led to an expansive understanding of
