What is a Core Desire? Put simply, a Core Desire is what someone wants to feel during sex. When people think about what turns them on sexually, they often go straight to acts, positions, toys etc. However, on a deeper level, turn-ons are really about what people want to feel during sex. When someone comes…
Experienced couples coaches and therapists know that intimacy building is a teachable skill. With the right techniques in your toolbox, you can help bring couples closer. But because every couple is different, the more couples therapy exercises you have available, the more likely you are to have something that works for every unique situation. The…
There’s a lot that goes into attaining the highest level of sex therapist skills: being an attentive listener, responding with empathy and compassion, providing a sex-positive and non-judgemental safe space. These might sound like abilities you’re either born with or you’re not, but in fact, it’s absolutely possible to develop them. Upgrading your sex therapist…
Having a sense of purpose is a fundamental human need when it comes to life satisfaction – and there are few places where that’s more true than at work. If you look at a list of the most rewarding careers, it’s never the ones that pay the most or come with the most power —…
Most people pursue a career in therapy to help others and fulfill a sense of purpose. Unfortunately, it’s hard to pay rent with purpose alone. While demand for therapists and mental health practitioners is increasing, not every specialty is a ticket to a well-paying job. As more people realize the importance of mental health and…
In the therapeutic and coaching communities, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of nonbinary and trans inclusivity when working with individuals of diverse gender identities. At the same time, there has also been a strong social and political backlash against transgender and nonbinary folks. Hundreds of laws have recently been written to…
Facing jealousy is a common occurrence in a relationship. Yet, there is another kind that is less understood and rarely talked about: retroactive jealousy. This type of jealousy involves fixating on a partner’s past relationships or experiences, causing distress and anxiety in the present. It can be a challenging emotion to navigate, but understanding its…
There is a lot of stress that comes with worrying about what other people think about us. Many of us live in some kind of fear that, if people knew who we really were, they would not accept us. So how can you be true to yourself? Learning How To Be True To Yourself It’s…
We teach budding sex and relationship coaches at the Somatica Institute to always help a client attune to their partners. The goal is to make sure everything that is happening is consensual, desired, and pleasurable. But how do you have that consent conversation – and is there just one type of consent? What is Consent?…
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