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My Partner Has Vaginismus

In a previous blog post I wrote about the impact having vaginismus can have on an individual.  Lately my work with clients has highlighted how partners of someone experiencing vaginismus can also be impacted, as well as their role in the treatment. As a partner, it may seem confusing as to what vaginismus is and …

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Delayed Ejaculation

By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP When we think about men’s sexual difficulties, the first things that come to mind might be premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, or low sexual desire.  But there’s another common sexual issue that is less discussed: delayed ejaculation.  Delayed ejaculation involves the infrequency or absence of ejaculation even with enjoyable sexual stimulation.  …

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Mindfulness for Sexual Pleasure

I recently wrote about men and low desire, and women and low desire, acknowledging that many people have desire difficulties. And that in fact, what is commonly seen as low desire is usually more accurately a case of responsive desire…desire that shows up part way through a sexual encounter, so long as a person is …

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Men and Low Sexual Desire

In my last blog post, I discussed the issue of women and low sexual desire, a topic that is commonly presented in various media articles and forums.  But what about men, do they ever have low sexual desire? According to the common stereotype, of course, the answer would be no.  We all know that men are supposed to …

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Women and Low Sexual Desire

As a sex therapist, one of the most common concerns I see is women who say that they have low desire. This is hardly surprising. Open any popular magazine or online media source and you’re likely to come across some mention of women and low sexual desire. But just what do women mean when they …

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When you can’t have sex

By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP What happens when you can’t have sex? Some women have difficulty with penetration, both sexual and non-sexual types of penetration, due to a condition commonly referred to as vaginismus. Vaginismus, (also known as pelvic floor dysfunction), may be include pain, worry about pain or other concerns and/or muscle tightening that …

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Depression in Relationships

By Sarah Dale, MSc., RP Have you noticed a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, energy, appetite, and less engagement with others? Has there been a decline in your ability to focus at work or home, maintain routines or memory loss? Do you feel empty, hopeless, worthless, or that life is losing its meaning? …

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