Orgasm Difficulties
Masturbation turning yourself on: One of the many benefits of masturbation is that it is something that you have complete control over. There is no need to negotiate with anyone else, but yourself. You are it. This tip about masturbation turning yourself on was written with women in mind, men may benefit to. To turn yourself on, start by creating an atmosphere that pleases you. This might require some ad...
Reclaiming Your Sexuality / Masturbation Frustration Masturbation: Did just reading that word make you cringe? Touching oneself is a subject that everyone is afraid to talk about, even though the act of pleasuring oneself is perfectly natural. Many women feel it is normal for men to have one person sex, but never try to do so themselves. On top of that, if you are someone who has been sexually abused, the ...
Sex Compulsion & Love Compulsion
Quitting Masturbation at Work : Establishing Healthy Behaviors in the Greater Philadelphia Area / South Jersey - Sex Compulsion Treatment Have you ever masturbated at work? Are you concerned that you can’t stop? Do you worry that you might get fired for this or other sex acts you have engaged in at the office? Then read on, because there are a number of things you can do to help yourself put a stop to this ...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
Is It Okay To Masturbate When You Are Pregnant? Yes! Question: Is masturbation bad for the fetus? Answer: False. Masturbation during pregnancy does not hurt the fetus! Self-stimulation for pregnant women: Learning to listen to ones own body: As you go through pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes. These changes will affect sex drive, sexual responses and your overall energy. Pregnancy is hard work. Th...
Wellness and General Mental Health Concerns
Many people have marital problems that have nothing to do with sex. Sex Therapists at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth are all Marriage Counselors and then have gone on and done specialized training to also be able to work with issues that arise in the bedroom. This tip explores how the regular marital issues might be playing out in the bedroom. Marital Problems and Sex: do you suffer from ...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
Manual stimulation (hand jobs, fingering, digital stimulation) is the practice of using one’s hands to sexually stimulate a partner’s genitals, perineal body and/or anus. Brought to you by a sex therapist at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth. Manual Stimulation - External Manual Stimulation Known colloquially as a ‘hand job’, external manual stimulation can involve the touching of external s...
Types Of Therapy
[caption id="attachment_2723" align="alignright" width="150"] Making The Call[/caption] Making the Decision to Enter Therapy in Philadelphia: Making the call, booking and attending your first therapy appointment can be overwhelming. It takes courage, and a strong desire for change and commitment to follow through with your initial call for help to a total stranger for support as you confront the unknown. It...
Sex Compulsion & Love Compulsion
Making Amends Sex Compulsion When You’ve Made a Mistake Has your sexual compulsion ever caused you to harm or disappoint someone you cared about? Have you ever wanted to apologize but didn’t know how? It is never too late in the making amends process to say you are sorry. But saying you are sorry requires that you be honest with the person you hurt. And to do so means first being honest with yourself....
Dating
The Secret To Making Polyamorous Relationships Work, brought to you by a Philadelphian sex therapist: There are three essential components to making a polyamorous relationship work: trust, honesty, and open communication. These three characteristics are significantly interconnected. If one facet is missing then it can potentially cause an imbalance or even a break within the relationship. Trust: Security ...
Mood Disorders & Sex
Is It Low Self Esteem? How to recognize Low Self esteem in Philadelphia and come to terms with a poor self-concept when it is at the root of your problems. Everybody has bad days. You might have a run in with a coworker you don’t like, get poor feedback on a project or a bad grade on a test, have an argument at home, or get stuck in traffic. Sometimes, it seems to happen for no reason at all — there are ...
Wellness and General Mental Health Concerns
Low fee therapy. Money should never get in the way of receiving therapy. Everyone, regardless of income can benefit from the support of a counselor. That is why we at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth have created an entire low fee therapy program just to meet the needs of clients who have financial struggles. At our organization we have an exciting low fee therapy program, made up of graduat...
Widows and Sexuality
How to Deal with the Loss of a Loved One in Philadelphia: at some point in life, most of us will experience the loss of a loved one. When someone passes away, there are many complicated feelings that come up such as grief. Grief is a feeling similar to depression but it is typically a result of the death /loss of a loved one. Grief therapists believe that overcoming grief is a process and it is important...
Dating
Living with herpes in Philadelphia: you likely have many questions and concerns about your recent herpes diagnosis, such as those listed below. You will work it through, but not without talking it through -- an essential first step. So talk with your healthcare provider, a trusted friend, a sex therapist, or join a support group. Remember, millions of Americans with herpes live enjoyable lives. You will...
Enhancements for Sex
We do not engage in Lingam Massage with clients. We TEACH clients how to engage in Lingam Massage with their lovers. We are Licensed Therapists and engage in sex therapy. We are NOT sexual surragates, prostitutes or call girls. Tantric Sex: The Lingam Massage Lingam is the Sanskrit word for the penis and it has been said to translate to “wand of light”. The lingam massage has many uses. It has been used...
Relational & Marital Problems
Are you insecure about your partner’s level of commitment for you? Do you feel like your partner has the upper hand in the relationship? Are madly in love with her and she is aloof towards you or fallen out of love? Do you wonder why you are still in this relationship / marriage? Over the course of a long term relationship / marriage it is normal to have periods where you feel more secure and insecure about...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
Pregnancy as an OPPORTUNITY to learn how to have better sex with your spouse. While the reality of pregnancy for many women is miserable. They feel sick, tired, bloated, fat, etc. Pregnancy can also be a time period of joy. For many, pregnancy is a period of dreams and hopes. Couples are in the transition period to parenthood. They are creating their own mini-family. It is a period of dreams - what lif...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
A key to any successful relationship is keeping the romance alive. People living in long term relationships have to set aside time each week to re-get-to-know their partner. For some people this might simply be cooking a meal together, going to sleep early and for others a night out on the town. Regardless of the activity, the key is to make time to have fun together. There is a reason the two of you deci...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
Question: Is sex harmful during pregnancy? Answer: In general this is false. However, if the pregnant woman has an increased risk for miscarriage, placenta previa or a very low-lying placenta, a history of preterm birth, premature labor, unexplained vaginal bleeding or discharge, abdominal cramping, dilated cervix, ruptured membranes, unhealed herpes lesion in either partner, pain with intercourse your ...
Dating
Introducing a poly relationship, or at least the idea of one to your partner:Polyamory may be a new experience that you are curious about and want to explore with your partner. Or you may already identify as polyamorous and want to introduce this relationship style to your partner hoping that he or she will be interested in sharing this experience together. It is understandable that you may be feeling nervo...
Communication in the Bedroom
Intimacy in the bedroom: 10 things to keep in mind to increase intimacy in the bedroom in Philadelphia. It is easy for Philly couples to criticize themselves or each other for needing a reminder or a list of basic strategies to enhance their sexual intimacy. However, many of the listed strategies are things we often take for granted in the earlier part of a relationship; these things often couple natural...
