Blog
Carolina Sexual Wellness Center promotes healthy sexuality through our sex positive lens. We value the need for quality sex positive sex education and one way our therapists make a difference is through writing blog posts on a wide variety of topics, including how we define sex, healthy sexuality, sex in relationships, and more.
There are new blog posts on a regular basis so be sure to check this space to find out what our therapists have to say about sex and sex therapy!
What’s On Your Sexual Menu?
A sexual menu offers options based on your mood, energy level, stress level, and curiosity. Some nights you might want a full three-course meal. Other times, a snack is all you’ve got in you. And sometimes, you’re just craving dessert.
Unmasking the Fear of Intimacy
Intimacy – now there's a word that's like a puzzle wrapped in an enigma, right? It's the star of...
What Healthy Sexual Boundaries Look Like
Healthy sexual boundaries are a fundamental aspect of any intimate relationship. Here's how to...
Therapist vs. Sex Therapist: What’s the Difference?
Therapists and sex therapists are both professionals who offer support and guidance for...
So You Want to Come Out: A Guide for Queer-Identifying People
Coming out as queer can be a deeply personal and transformative journey. It's about embracing your...
Our Sexual Attitudes and How Society Influences Them
Sexuality is a deeply personal and individual aspect of our lives, but it is profoundly shaped by...
Exploring Kink (Mindfully!)
Kinks and fetishes are an integral part of human sexuality. They encompass a wide array of desires...
Identifying (and Unlocking) Your Sexual Interests
Sexual desire and sexual interest are natural and fundamental aspects of human nature. However,...
The Art of Embodying Sexuality
Quick – think of someone who you think embodies sexuality. What are some characteristics they...
Bridging the Gap: Desire Discrepancy and the Role of Sex Therapy
Dive into what desire discrepancy is, how to identify it, and how consulting a sex therapist can provide valuable guidance and solutions.
Sex Talk: A Celebration of Black Women in Sex Therapy
Whatever our relationship structure, most of us want our relationships to be healthy and...
STIs and Your Right to Pleasure
Life can be stressful when juggling commitments to loved ones, jobs, school, and community. There...
The Best of Me
Soulful singer, Anthony Hamilton, penned a song detailing what his partner gets when he offers his...
Honesty, Vulnerability and Trust…Oh my!
It can be difficult to fully open up to someone. It can be hard to be your authentic self and let...
Your Trans Gender Journey
Good news: we are living in a world where people in the LGBTQI community are finding a voice and...
“Am I Normal?” & Other Common Worries About Sex
A question I often get asked when meeting a new client is: “I have ____ issue affecting my sex...
I Am an Ally, and It’s Not About Me
It’s not about me. This can sometimes be a difficult awareness to digest at times. In my...
We Should All Be Embodied
I hope you have had the pleasure of listening to WUNC’s Embodied, a weekly radio show hosted by...
Explained: The Dual Control Model of Sexual Response
You may not know this, but when it comes to sex, you have something in common with a car. Now,...
Let’s Talk About It!
“Can we talk?” You know the situation: there is something difficult or...
The Authentic Self
is Soul Made Visible.
– Sarah Ban Breathnach