Our approach is unusual in that we don’t see sexual health issues through either a medical or a behavioral lens. We believe in treating the whole person – that’s why patients consult with both a therapist and a medical provider who collaborate and create a customized treatment plan that is at once physically and emotionally supportive.
Continue ReadingSex-Focused Toys for Every Occasion….
Since everything else is “smart” these days, it was only a matter of time before sex-focused apps and toys hit the market. A few years ago, something like the We Vibe – vibrators that could be controlled by a partner remotely right from their phone
Continue ReadingThe Psychological Side of Vaginismus
“I feel broken.” While no two patients are the same, that refrain is one of the most common we hear at Maze from those who struggle with vaginismus. Vaginismus is a condition experienced by individuals with female sex organs and is marked by an involuntary tightness of the vagina during penetration. There are different stages …
Continue ReadingIntimacy on TV vs. Real Life
Ultimately, we must ask ourselves how much reality do we want in our fantasy life and how much fantasy do we want in our real lives?
Continue ReadingDating with Pelvic Pain & Vaginismus
Talking about Vaginismus can be daunting, and can feel “extremely awkward.” Take a pause and decide when you feel the time is right.
Continue ReadingWe Can’t Read Our Partner’s Mind!
Please do communicate your deepest desires. Sure, it might be awkward at first. It can create much better sex now.
Continue ReadingNetflix Series: “Workin’ Moms”
I’m admittedly late to this Canadian Netflix series, which is a bit odd when you think about it because I am one. Chalk it up to a streaming queue about 3.8 miles long, and very limited time in which to actually sit down and watch. Because – say it with me – I am a …
Continue ReadingEverything To Know About STI’s
While it can be intimidating, getting tested, and communicating about testing, is a wonderful way to take charge of your sexuality while keeping you and your partners healthy.
Continue ReadingMenopause Management for Beginners.
The truth is that menopause is not a one size fits all experience. In fact, there are more than 34 symptoms of menopause that can pop up…
Continue ReadingTV Series: The Bachelor
2 years and several seasons in, I confess that I was as captivated these last few weeks as the most committed of Bachelor Nation devotees.
Continue Reading