It seems like lately there’s been more talk then ever about open relationships. Open relationships, or relationships that are consensually non-monogamous, include a variety of relationship structures in which all members have agreed not to be monogamous. This can include committed relationships where one or both partners have casual or purely sexual relationships outside of […]
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a complicated disease in which tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus grows in other parts of the body. Typical sites include areas of the abdomen, such as on the ovaries, on the fallopian tubes, in the pelvic cavity, and on the ligaments supporting the uterus.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So the song goes, but in reality this time of year is often very stressful. If you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas there are family obligations, presents to buy, and special meals to cook—leading to stress on finances and time. Some workplaces are busier at this time of
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The topic of infidelity has been front and centre in the media with the recent Ashley Madison scandal regarding the release of personal information of those who joined the website that encourages people to have affairs. Much of the media coverage and response to this issue has focused on morality–the idea that the people who
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In addition to regular couple therapy offered on a weekly or every other week basis, Keeping Connected offers an intensive couple therapy option. Intensive couple therapy or marriage counselling takes place over a three-day time span on a weekend. It is a good option for couples that are unable to attend weekly therapy appointments due
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I recently had the pleasure of presenting on multiple conditions impacting men’s sex life at the Guelph Sexuality Conference. Along with two of my colleagues from Proactive Pelvic Health Centre, I presented on An Integrated Approach to Pelvic Health Conditions in Males to an audience of counsellors, therapists, sex educators, and other clinicians involved in
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Last week I attended the 47th annual AASECT conference for the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Along with two of my colleagues, I presented on a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of difficulty with sexual intercourse in women. I also attended many informative sessions on a variety of sexual topics, including two
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I recently had the pleasure of attending the annual conference for the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR). This conference presents research and clinical practice updates on a variety of sexuality topics, including erectile dysfunction, low desire, and the impact of trauma on sexual relationships. There were a number of presentations about new research
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In my last post, I discussed the causes of erectile dysfunction. This post will look at the treatment options available. As mentioned in the last entry, erectile dysfunction may be caused by physical, psychological, and/or social factors. Even in the case of a physical cause, psychological and social factors may maintain the erectile dysfunction (for
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Erectile dysfunction is one of the common concerns I see as an individual, couple, and sex therapist. Thanks to the appearance of Viagra in 1998, there has been an increase in discussion and awareness of erectile dysfunction. However, many people are still in the dark about what it means to have this condition, and the
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