Body Image Issues
Beyond health, beyond beauty - recognize eating disorders - In today’s world, you can barely go anywhere in New Jersey, Delaware or Pennsylvania or do anything without having a certain body-image ideal brought to your attention. It is the lean, mean, and often very unrealistic “perfect” body that is found on billboards, TV, magazines, and especially in advertisements. Many people feel a little bit of pressu...
Body Image Issues
Reclaiming your right to dress sexy: to most people, a little black dress is just an accessory for a fun Friday night out on South Street Philadelphia. However, for those suffering from the after-effects of sexual abuse, dressing sexy can become a daily struggle that results in staying home alone. If you’re struggling with sexual abuse and a lack of self-confidence, read ahead for a solution and a way to em...
Dating
Recently Single - What do I do now? Have you just ended a long-term or significant relationship and are unsure of where to go now? Are you questioning your “date-ability?” Does the idea of starting something new scare you? Are you bothered by the fact that you are recently single? Or are you ready to get back out there but don’t know where to start? If you are recently single living in Philly and having an...
Communication in the Bedroom
Receiving Cunnilingus: first and foremost focus on yourself. Your partner has made the decision to give. Thus your job in the moment is to become the best taker possible. Take a deep breath and focus on Being loved by your partner Being the object of your partner’s attention Remind yourself he or she is touching you not because you taste great but he or she enjoys giving pleasure. Their pleasure comes f...
Trauma, Sexual Abuse & Rape
If you have experienced rape or sex abuse, it’s not your fault. No one asks to experience rape or sex abuse. Experiencing sexual trauma is a horrible event that can have an ongoing long term impact on your life. When sexual trauma happens many victims, on an unconscious level start to identify ways that they contributed to the perpetrator’s abuse. On some level, if you can find a way that makes you sligh...
Family Planning, Safer Sex & STD's
There is very little "research" on the answer to the question, "What is the quality of sex during pregnancy v.s. pre-pregnancy?" The babycenter.com , which is a reputable organization that provides a lot of general information about a wide variety of pregnancy-related subjects attempted to answer this question. To do so, they took an online survey, consisting of 20,000 responses (17,000 women & 3,000 m...
Enhancements for Sex
A guide to putting passion back into your relationship - Are you one of those couples that started off all hot and heavy? Was there a high level of excitement and passion? And now that time has passed and the relationship has deepened and grown, the sex while good has become more routine and lacks that special edge? If so, try the exercises below. With a little bit of effort putting passion back into yo...
Programs in Human Sexuality Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth is proud to offer our own sex therapy internship program both for graduate students and post master students. To learn more about our training program, double click on our "About" Section at the top of the page. Antioch New England -- Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program. California State University, -- Interdiscipl...
Physical Therapy & Sexual Health
Professional Organizations for sexual health based in the United States Advocates for Youth American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) The American Board of Sexology(ABS) Amer...
Dating
Herpes Question: What is Prodrome? Prodrome refers to the early symptoms and signs that a person experiences before the full blown symptoms of an illness become evident. A common example would be the vaguely achy, tired feeling some people experience the day before coming down with the flu. In reference to herpes, prodrome is a set of symptoms some people experience just before they have an outbreak. The...
Sex Compulsion & Love Compulsion
Preparing for your first counseling session of Sexual Compulsion Treatment at Sex Therapy in Philadelphia / Center for Growth. Coming and meeting with our therapists to address your sex compulsion for the first time can be uncomfortable. You may be wondering what types of questions will our sex therapists explore with you? Feelings of shame can make this experience be nerve racking. To help ease your n...
Anxiety & Sex
Premature ejaculation sexual anxiety treatment in Philadelphia: What is anxiety? Anxiety is frequently described and experienced in different ways. From a laypersons perspective, having anxiety is similar to having the “jitters.” Many people experience increased heart rate, inability to breathe, poor focus or concentration. Some people feel like they are going to faint, while others feel like they are spe...
What is the pre-marital counseling & intimacy enhancement three hour course? Premarital & intimacy enhancement counseling is an individualized three hour course for all ages. It is safe, fun and reasonably priced. It can change your life by enhancing the intimacy experienced between you and your partner. Having good sex, will help couples stay connected during the best and worst of times. During t...
Mood Disorders & Sex
Postpartum depression in Philadelphia, or PPD is a common problem facing new moms in Philadelphia that should not be ignored. Somehow women have learned to expect that the birth of a baby automatically brings exhilaration and joy. Well, not so for many women who feel fine the week after giving birth, but soon after become overwhelmed by feelings of despair and desperation. PPD is a potentially serious i...
Open Relationships
What is a Polyamorous Relationship? Polyamory in its’ basic form means “many loves,” with Poly meaning many, and the root amour, meaning love. Polyamory essentially refers to the practice of loving more than one person at a time; or having a romantic and sexually fulfilling relationship with two or more people simultaneously. Polyamorous relationships are not for everyone. Contra Indications: Believe th...
Communication in the Bedroom
Pleasuring a woman in Philadelphia: Women, like men are all different. Some like it hard, some like it soft. Some women need emotional connection, while others like emotional distance. Thus, there is no 'one' right way. Each person is different. Thus, the best way to learn how to pleasure a woman is talk with her. Find out what likes, wants and needs. Some women enjoy using dildos, others prefer vibrat...
Enhancements for Sex
How To Find and Pleasure Female GSpot (g-spot) Although there seems to be a bit of mystery surrounding this particular erogenous zone, this how-to will provide simple steps any person can follow to help find and pleasure the G-Spot. Important Note: Although the term ‘woman’ is used throughout this how-to, anyone who is female bodied or has a partner who is female bodied, regardless of gender identificatio...
Wellness and General Mental Health Concerns
Personality Profiles Anorexia: While Anorexia Nervosa can affect anyone, eighty percent of all people suffering from Anorexia Nervosa are females between the ages of 12 and 30. Approximately, ninety to ninety five percent of people suffering from Anorexia are female and five to ten percent are male. While everyone is unique, people who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa have some personality commonalities. Person...
Mood Disorders & Sex
Take the perinatal depression quiz developed at the Center for Growth / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia to determine what type of depression you or a loved one are suffering from. Regular Depression VS Perinatal Depression.Are you pregnant or recently had a child? If yes, then ask yourself the following questions: Do you experience extreme sadness? Do you feel inappropriately guilty? Do you feel depressed? Do ...
Enhancements for Sex
Penetration Toys Philadelphia: are sex toys designed to be penetrated by a penis. A common slang term for these toys is ‘pocket vagina.’ Although they are also called masturbators, penetration toys can be used during hand jobs. To increase pleasure during use, lubrication is either provided with the toy or should be bought when the toy is purchased. Disposable Penetration ToysSome penetration toys come...
