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By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. Overview Each year, there are an estimated 374 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United Stat
By: Riley Fortier, M.Ed. What is it? Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a condition where some people exp
What is self-disclosure? Self-disclosure is a process of communication in which one person reveals information to another. It can be used in many ways
What is PTSD? PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It develops when a person has experienced a dangerous, scary, terrifying, or shocking ev
Somatic Exercises What are somatic exercises Somatic exercises refers to the release of muscular tension through gentle, unintentional movement and an
What is ableism? Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice in favor of able-bodied people, based on the belief that typical abilities are superio
What is intimacy? Intimacy is the feeling of closeness and interconnectedness with another person. It is a foundation for a long and healthy relations
What is overstimulation? Overstimulation, sometimes called “sensory overload,” is when your brain has too much stimuli, making it hard to process
What is intersex? A term for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive anatomy, sexual anatomy, or hormone levels outside wh
This information is from the Attachment Project. What is it? Relationship anarchy has no definable rules. Relationships within this structure are flui
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...
