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By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported STI in the United States. There are 500,000 reported cases in the United States per year, but the CDC suggests it is underreported and is likely closer to 1.5 million cases per year....
What is an enneagram? The enneagram is an emotionally-focused system of personality, aimed to help people better understand themselves and others. To that end, it focuses on one’s core motivations and fears. Each of the nine personality types have their own driving force, which is centered...
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. Following healthy sleep habits will help you fall asleep and stay asleep better. There are a multitude of different practices, called “sleep hygiene” that are used to maximize the amount of time you’re spent sleeping. 12 tips to improve your sleep Avoid caffeine,...
Pelvic pain By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is pain in the pelvic area, originating in the genital area or around the pelvis, or due to psychological stressors like PTSD and trauma. It can either be acute or chronic. Acute pelvic pain is sudden...
Open Relationships & Polyamory There are many ways that folks can decide to have their romantic, sexual, or platonic relationships. Most people are familiar with monogamy, where two people are in a closed, committed relationship with each other. Most people practice serial monogamy, where they only...
By Ryan Cocron, LMFT and Kat Glick, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAP Disclaimer: this is based on our own experiences and the experience of therapists we know. We recognize that each therapist’s interaction with the work is different and unique, as is the impact of the job...
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What are love languages? The term “love languages” comes from Gary Chapman in his 1992 book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. In this book, it outlines five general ways that romantic partners can express and experience...
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is a long distance relationship? A long distance relationship (LDR) is a relationship in which the geographical distance between two or more partners impacts how often they can see each other. This could mean a few states away, or just the other...
By Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is a relationship check in? A relationship check in is a time that's scheduled in your busy lives where partners are able to meet and reconnect on a regular and frequent basis. What are some of the elements? Love and appreciation Intimacy Date...
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is it? [caption id="attachment_7738" align="alignright" width="520"] Source: Sinitta Leunen via Unsplash[/caption] The term sensate focus was coined in the 1960s by sexologists Masters and Johnson as a way to explore your own body and a partner’s body through touching. One of the main...