Sexuality Superheroes: Hernando Chaves
Our newest Sexuality Superhero is Dr. Hernando Chaves. Dr. Chaves is a licensed marriage and family therapist, based in Los Angeles. Dr. Chaves’ focus is based on empathetic, sex-positive support with an emphasis on enhancing pleasure. Check out his feature below and learn more! 1. How did you find yourself working in sexuality? I started […]
Your Diagnonsense: How to Break the Avoidance Cycle & Set Your Own Relationship Goals
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Therapist Todd Baratz joins Jess to discuss the costs and potential benefits of avoidance behaviours. He shares his thoughts on: The ways in which avoidance can be functional The stress and anxiety associated with sexual avoidance How to manage conflict avoidance The importance of conflict in relationships Specific strategies to break the avoidance cycle Follow Todd […]
Sexting Boosts Confidence & Pleasure: Study
The ongoing pandemic has had interesting effects on the intimate lives of Canadians. Not only have we seen sales of sex toys soar above and beyond their pre-pandemic levels, new research suggests that more Canadians are indulging in the use of SexTech for the first time ever. SexTech refers to technology designed to enhance sexuality […]
Exercises for Couples to Try in Isolation
This week on Global TV’s The Morning Show, Jess walked Carolyn and Jeff through a few exercises for couples to try during their quarantine. These exercises (both physical and verbal) are to help break the monotony, maintain a strong connection, and inject more excitement into the relationship. Check out her notes and video segment below. […]
How to Overcome Sexual Shame
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Messages related to sexual shame are ingrained from a young age and they affect how we feel about our bodies, how we interact with sexual partners and how we experience sexual pleasure. This week, we discuss a range of approaches to relinquishing sexual shame. Consent educator, survivor-turned-thriver and founder of CONSENTParenting, Rosalia Rivera joins Jess and […]
