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When you hear the words “premarital counseling,” you might picture a religious program, a church setting, or conversations led by someone who already has a specific idea of what marriage should look like. Most likely, this is even what your parents or family members experienced back in the day. But premarital counseling does not have to be religious. Over time, premarital counseling has become more commonly associated with religious or spiritual settings. Even rom-coms tend t

Did you ever wonder if you can talk to your therapist about sex? Or how to bring up a question about sex with your therapist? Therapist should care about the holistic perspective of you. Sexuality is apart of your human experience, and at The Couch Therapy, we want to honor all parts of you. In a study of 798 clients a large percentage of participants reported that they didn't want to be open and honest with their therapist about sexuality due to shame. Many clients noted sha

How did you learn about sex? This question is powerful as it tells us more about how our brain is wired, and what desire, pleasure, and connection mean to us. Emily Morehead, our co-owner of The Couch Therapy, had the opportunity to give a TedTalk about this very topic. She debunks myths about sex, why what we learn about sex matters, and starts the conversation on how we can improve consent culture, trust, voice, bodily autonomy, and advocacy. If you are interested in learn