Chronic Illness and Sexual Functioning: Understanding the Most Common Challenges
Chronic illness often impacts intimacy and sexual functioning. As a certified sex therapist living with chronic illness, I provide virtual sex therapy in Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Colorado to help individuals and couples navigate desire, arousal, and connection
Intimacy in the Midst of Illness: Reclaiming Sexual Connection with Chronic Conditions
Chronic illness affects more than health—it impacts intimacy, desire, and connection. As both a sex therapist and someone who lives with chronic illness, I offer support, strategies, and hope for reclaiming sexual wellness through online therapy in Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
What is Purity Culture and How Do You Heal From It?
Purity culture teaches that a person's worth is tied to their sexual purity, often using shame and fear to control sexual expression. While it promises protection and virtue, it frequently leads to deep-seated shame, fear of intimacy, and struggles with sexual dysfunction. Many individuals find themselves battling guilt, anxiety, and misinformation long after leaving these beliefs behind. This blog explores the harmful impact of purity culture and how it distorts healthy relationships and self-worth. Fortunately, sex therapy offers a path to healing—helping individuals unlearn shame, embrace their sexuality, and develop a fulfilling, empowered relationship with intimacy. If you’ve ever felt trapped by the messages of purity culture, know that recovery is possible. Read on to learn how sex therapy can help you reclaim your body, your pleasure, and your peace.