Over the course of a long-term relationship there will be points where penetrative sex is not an option, or when couples want to expand their sexual repertoire even if penetrative sex is still an option. Common reasons why couples must sometimes take penetrative sex off the table include when the female partner is struggle with a sexual or pelvic pain condition, when a partner is receiving … [Read more...] about Expanding Your Sexual Menu
Postpartum Issues
Valentine’s Day for Parents: A Creative and Realistic Guide to Celebrating Love
Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday that often comes with high expectations for couples. To celebrate the holiday, you don’t have to do the stereotypical dinner date and one dozen red roses. For new parents, this is nearly impossible and - even if you do get a sitter to watch the kids - often the pressure of getting dressed up and going out can make the evening feel less enjoyable and more … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day for Parents: A Creative and Realistic Guide to Celebrating Love
Postpartum Rage: Why no one talks about it and everyone should.
Why am I feeling so angry? I lose my temper with my partner I feel so frustrated with my child. I should be happy right now, but I’m not. Is this normal? I hear these statements from many postpartum clients experiencing mood disorders. The expectations for new moms are not always realistic and not always applicable. Sometimes there’s unfair expectations for a new mom to be happy and smitten … [Read more...] about Postpartum Rage: Why no one talks about it and everyone should.
Resources for Postpartum PTSD
An all too common experience for women in the United States is that of experiencing a traumatic birth. Some of these traumatic experiences are reflected in our maternal mortality rate which has been steadily climbing for … [Read more...] about Resources for Postpartum PTSD
A Therapist and fellow Mom’s Guide to your Own Postpartum Registry
For many expectant moms, one common right of passage is developing a baby registry of all items you think you’ll need once baby arrives. If you look at any current articles or discussions online about registry must’s you will see things like carseat, crib, bouncy seat, humidifier, sound machine, maybe even a bottle warmer, the list goes on. Most of these things (minus the bottle warner) are … [Read more...] about A Therapist and fellow Mom’s Guide to your Own Postpartum Registry
10 Facts about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
1. Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is also know as Perinatal Mood Disorder. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder is the clinical term for postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. Perinatal means the entire timeframe from the beginning of one’s pregnancy up until the first year of parenthood. Regardless of the term you use, medical professionals will know what you are talking about. Perinatal … [Read more...] about 10 Facts about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety