Desire Discrepancy
Anorgasmia The persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following normal sexual excitement. A common occurrence, 15% of women in the United States report difficulties reaching orgasm, while 10% of women in the United States report never have reached orgasm. Anorgasmia is reported in men as well, where the disorder may present itself in the inability for the male to reach orgasm during inte...
Body Image Issues
Anorexia Nervosa <!--written by: Marion Goertz, DMin, RMFT -->What is Anorexia Nervosa? Is a psychological disorder characterized by an obsession to be thin and a distorted body image that drives people to be medically underweight. Criteria Used in Making a Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa: The individual is not maintaining a bodyweight within a normal range. Bodyweight will be 85% or less of...
Body Image Issues
Anorexia Nervosa in Philadelphia Here is a list of most of our self-help tips about Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Philadelphia. Our hope was to create one centralized place where you could easily find all of the information that you might be looking for. What is Anorexia Nervosa Risk factors for Anorexia Nervosa Feelings about entering therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: Wha...
Body Image Issues
Anorexia Nervosa (Purging Type) <!--written by: Marion Goertz, DMin, RMFT -->The mortality rate for Anorexics in the (purging type) category is twice as high as those in the restricting category because people within this subtype are at an even greater risk for medical complications. Also, people within this subtype tend to exhibit behavior that is more impulsive. There is a strong a...
Body Image Issues
Anorexia and the Doctor The doctor’s visit: the doctor is an essential part of the treatment team with Anorexia. This doctor may also need to make appropriate referrals such as to an Endocrinologist and/or a Cardiologist. See a doctor that is familiar with eating disorders What to expect at a doctor's visit: People suffering from anorexia nervosa should expect a doctor to gather and assess ...
Dating
No one is perfect. Everyone has their limitations. The question is what limitations can you accept and which ones can you not. In an ideal world, during the dating stages, you will have already screened out all potential suitors based on what limitations you can not accept. For example, if you had a dog, and on the third date, you found out that he was allergic to dogs you would need to ask yourself the fol...
Dating
Accepting your own limitations - Is your relationship worth saving? While most people will have an opinion about whether you and your partner should stay together, ultimately, the answer to that question is an intensely personal decision that only you can answer. Ultimately, you will have to live with the consequences. Even fantastic therapists like the ones we have at our organization in Philadelphia...
Dating
Kissing Tune-Up - developed by a sex therapist Did your partner confirm your worst fear? Your style of kissing does not make his or her bells and whistles go off. Congratulations on figuring it out, and being willing to do something about it. You might have been a great kisser for all of your past lovers, but the only one that counts at the moment is the person you are kissing in the moment. Thi...
Enhancements for Sex
101 Anal Sex Guide: Center City therapists teach clients how to have better sex Are you curious about anal sex, but not sure where to begin? Then keep reading. We have put together a 101 Anal Sex How-To Guide for beginners. Please keep in mind, before putting any object into a lover's anus to use common sense. If you have no common sense or are worried that your sense of common sense is not the ...
Trauma, Sexual Abuse & Rape
Important Concepts for Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (EDP): What to Expect From a Therapist at The Center for Growth / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia Using EDP Techniques: The therapist will use moment-to-moment tracking techniques of your body’s signals (facial expression, posture, crying, tone of voice, level of eye contact, etc.) to gauge different emotional processes. The therapist will be empa...
Female Sexual Pain
Taking Control Of Pelvic Pain: What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock-like sling from the pubic bone to the tailbone. These muscles play an important role during urination, bowel movements and sexual intercourse. The pelvic floor coordinates with the diaphragm, abdominals and surrounding musculature to correctly contract and relax during these activities. What ...
Female Sexual Pain
Every physical therapy treatment is individually tailored to your specific needs from the evaluation. Treatment may include but is not limited to the following: Soft tissue mobilization/ myofascial release This is a hands-on technique that works on the connective tissue of the body called fascia. Fascia connects all the bones, muscles and organs to each other and helps everything move in relation to each ot...
Female Sexual Pain
What to expect during a physical therapy evaluation. All physical therapy evaluations are private and take approximately 60 minutes to complete (in complicated cases it may take 2 or more sessions). We start by taking a thorough history of your current condition by asking you many questions. This history helps guide where we will need to focus on the examination. During this physical therapy evaluation a “h...
Enhancements for Sex
Vibrators for Men - many people think of vibrators as being a sex toy for women. However, men can also receive pleasure from using vibrators either through masturbation, partnered sex, or both. This tip outlines some suggestions for how men can use vibrators during sexual activity. Using a vibrator along with other types of sexual stimulation (hand jobs, blow jobs, masturbation) significantly increase...
Dating
Single. Being single is a relationship style where a person is sexually and/or romantically unattached. Various Meanings. Although the term ‘single’ may be interpreted as someone who is completely unattached to anyone in a sexual/romantic sense, one may find that the term is used more loosely. Two (by no means exhaustive) examples of alternative meanings of ‘single’ are people who are in relationship...
Children, Teens and Sexuality
Counseling and Therapy in Philadelphia Traditional monogamy is when two people who have never been romantically or sexually involved with anyone else previously remain sexually/romantically faithful to one another over the course of a lifetime. Possible Benefits to Traditional Monogamy The following non-exhaustive list provides possible benefits to choosing traditional monogamy: There can be no compar...
Children, Teens and Sexuality
Serial Monogamy is a relationship style where a person engages in a committed romantic/sexual relationship with one person at a time. Before engaging in a new romantic/sexual relationship there is a termination of the previous relationship. Possible Benefits to Serial Monogamy The following non-exhaustive list provides possible benefits when choosing serial monogamy: If both partners remain faithful, ...
Affairs, Cheating & Infidelity
Counseling and Therapy in Philadelphia Non-Monogamy. Non-monogamy is an umbrella term for a sexual and/or romantic occurrence or relationship happening during an already existing sexual and/or romantic relationship or a relationship style where one chooses not to be in a monogamous relationship. Consensual Non-Monogamy (I.e. Polyamory, Open Relationships, Polyfidelity, Swinging, Casual Sex, Threesomes...
Dating
Fuck buddies are a form of sexual relationship that does not include a romantic or emotional component. Fuck Buddies Possible Benefits Being able to experience sexual gratification without having to manage the complexities of emotions and/or romance. It is easier to fit into a busy work or life schedule than an emotional and/or romantic relationship. A fuck buddy who has been tested for STIs can provide ...
Enhancements for Sex
Fecal play is sexual play that involves feces (poo). The Appeal of fecal play: The Taboo. As fecal matter is not culturally valued, those that engage in play with feces may find they become aroused due to breaking cultural taboos. Humiliation Play. Those who choose to be defecated upon may get turned on by the humiliation of the act. Those who choose to defecate upon another may be aroused by humilia...
