Sexual Lifestyles

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Alternative Lifestyles Alternative lifestyles can mean many things to many different people. This is for anyone who does not meet the “mainstream” ideals of the particular dominant culture: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or engage in BDSM, S&M, three-somes, open relationships, swinging, polyamorous relationship(s).

Using Your Strap-On with Your Long-Term Partner

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Using Your Strap-On with Your Long-Term Partner (Sex Therapy in Philadelphia) If you don’t have a strap-on yet, Your First Strap-On will teach you about your options before buying your first strap-on. If you aren’t yet comfortable with the idea or logistics of using your strap-on, Using Your Strap-On will help you feel comfortable, confident, […]

Using Your Strap-On

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Using Your Strap-On (Sex Therapy in Philadelphia) If you don’t yet have a strap-on, consider reading Your First Strap-On to learn more about your options before buying your first strap-on. If you already have a strap-on, keep reading to learn how to maximize comfort and confidence while using your strap-on! By now you’ve chosen your strap-on: […]

Your First Strap-On

Your First Strap-On - Sex Therapy in Philadelphia

Your First Strap-On (Sex Therapy in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Santa Fe, Mechanicsville) Strap-ons are dynamic sex toys that can add fun, excitement, and pleasure to your life! Essentially, a strap-on is a hands-optional sex toy that consists of a dildo strapped to a harness that is typically worn around the pelvic area, thigh, hand, or […]

Too Many Sexual Partners Challenged

Despite sex-positivity becoming more popular, the stigma of too many sexual partners still exists in the United States.  It doesn’t help that the stigma is so subjective. After all, “too many” can mean either three or 30 depending on whom you ask.  Regardless of how arbitrary the stigma is, it still causes shame, anxiety, and […]

Too Many Sexual Partners

        Sex culture in the United States is conflicting.  Media and apps promote a sex-positive narrative, but peers and family members might promote a negative one.  This is perhaps why so many people still question whether they have too many sexual partners: they’re receiving mixed messages.  On the surface, a person may […]

Is my Psychiatrist comfortable with my sexuality issues?

Bringing up sexuality can be nerve wracking. Some people are not used to talking about sex at all. Anxiety bringing up sex with your psychiatrist is often magnified when your sexuality has been stigmatized by society or medical providers in the past. Your hesitation makes sense. Not all psychiatrists have received sexuality specific training. Very […]

Flogging 101: Where and How to Flog

Responsible, accurate, and safe flogging requires practice, research, talking with your partners, and others who are more experienced and comfortable with flogging. Flogging is meant to be erotic and arousing, but is also very dangerous. Enjoy this activity with much caution, consideration of your safety and your partner’s, preparation and education.

Friends With Benefits Is It Right For You?

Before engaging in a “Friends with Benefits” it is important for a person to decide for him or herself what she or he really wants out of a relationship.

What Is A Silent Alarm?

A silent alarm (a safe call, or safety call), is useful when you are meeting a new partner or someone you don’t know well enough yet. Using a silent alarm requires

Sexual Style

Take the steps to discover sexual style.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation is very complex. More people than you may believe have had sexual feelings and thoughts about the same sex and/or had sexual experiences with individuals of the same sex who consider themselves heterosexual.

Sexual Boundaries

Sexual Boundaries: having boundaries is an essential piece in feeling safe in any relationship (friendship, with family, lover, etc.). Sexual boundaries is about knowing your limits and what you’re comfortable with, and being able to advocate for yourself as needed.

Is Celibacy Right for You and Your Partner?

Is Celibacy Right for You and Your Partner

Polyamorous Relationships

The Three Primary Polyamorous Relationships Styles

Open Relationship Ground Rules

Basic Open Relationship Ground Rules

Open Relationships Communication

Open relationships communication What do you do if you are involved with someone (whether it be long term or you just met) and you want to consider an open relationship?

I Might Be Bisexual

might be bisexual: now what? As long as you can remember, while living in Philadelpia, you have always considered yourself to be straight but has there always been this nagging feeling that you might be missing out on something?

Making Polyamorous Relationships Work

The Secret To Making a Polyamorous Relationships Work, brought to you by a sex therapist:

Level Of Commitment

An exercise to determine your Lover’s level of commitment to you and to this relationship.

Introducing a Poly Relationship

Introducing a Poly Relationship, or at least the idea of one to your partner:

Confused Sexual Orientation

Confused sexual orientation.

Internet And Open Relationships

Internet and Open Relationships. Understand Internet jargon (abbreviations) and learn how to go about using the Internet to enhance your open relationship.

Developing a Gay or Lesbian Support Network

Developing a Gay Lesbian Support Network – Building a gay/lesbian support network can be a very important part of the coming out process.

Cuddle Party Philadelphia

Cuddle Party in Philadelphia

Coping with Internalized Homophobia

Coping with Internalized Homophobia – By being a product of this culture, you too may have negative ideas and thoughts about being homosexual. It is known as internalized homophobia.

Coming Out To Family Members

Coming out to family members – The idea of telling your family members that you are gay or lesbian can be very anxiety producing.

Non-Monogamy

Non Monogamy Non-monogamy is an umbrella term for a sexual and/or romantic occurrence or relationship happening during an already existing sexual and/or romantic relationship or a relationship style where one chooses not to be in a monogamous relationship.

Fuck Buddies

Fuck buddies are a form of sexual relationship that does not include a romantic or emotional component. The benefits / drawbacks are . . .

Friends with Benefits

Before engaging in a “Friends with Benefits” it is important for a person to decide for him or herself what she or he really wants out of a relationship. Some important questions to ask yourself, during this consideration should include

What are the Benefits and Drawbacks to ‘Friends with Benefits’

What are the Benefits and Drawbacks to ‘Friends with Benefits’

Alternative Lifestyles

Alternative Lifestyles Alternative lifestyles can mean many things to many different people. This is for anyone who does not meat the “mainstream” ideals of the particular dominant culture: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or engage in BDSM, S&M, three-somes, open relationships, swinging, polyamorous relationship(s).