Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist

Most people don’t snoop on their partner’s phone without some underlying issues of trust, but that doesn’t excuse it. Honest and open conversations are the way through to connection.

You are allowed to say what you can and cannot do. The difference is that you are not forcing someone else to change in order for you to feel okay.

An honest and open conversation can build a foundation for a deeper connection, even if she’s not sure of the idea or not interested.

It’s less about mastering a perfect technique and more about being curious and building connection. If he enjoys it and you are showing up present and engaged, you are already doing a lot right.

What likely started as a physical challenge has now become layered with psychological weight. A willingness to work toward meanginful connection is a good place to start.

Fear shows up because people worry about crossing a line or pushing their partner into something they are not comfortable with. That fear is actually a good sign.

Fantasy exists in a different space than identity, and thinking about sexual fluidity can help understand those feelings or ideas.

When it comes to food play, one of the biggest misconceptions is the idea that if something is safe to eat, it must be safe to use anywhere on the body.

Some describe feeling less self conscious, others report heightened sensory awareness. For couples, this can sometimes slow the experience down in a positive way, encouraging more focus on pleasure rather than performance.

Orgasms aren’t the end all be all of sex, and what you require is likely very different than what works for him. Being open and vulnerable is a good place to start the conversation.

If your sex life does not resemble porn, that is not a failure. It is often a sign that your intimacy is real.

Making a yes, no and maybe list for sexual activities with your partner is a great exercise to open communication and create intimacy.