by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Oct 9, 2019 | Sexuality
Have you ever heard that masturbation will cause hairy palms? (Spoiler alert: it won’t!) Most of us have grown up in societies and cultures that predominantly shame sex, except, perhaps for explicit “baby making.” This means the vast majority of us have faced shame...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Oct 2, 2019 | Relationships, Sexuality
Shame is a very isolating emotion, which is ironic when it comes to sex – because SO MANY of us feel all alone in our shame. It is an overwhelming sense of shame that keeps many of us from being honest, open and authentic with the people we care for most. For...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 25, 2019 | Relationships, Sexuality
Many adults spend a good portion of their sex lives trying to prevent pregnancy, so when couples decide to take the next step into parenthood, it can be frustrating and disappointing to get a negative test for months on end. Far too often, sex that was once for fun,...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 18, 2019 | Relationships, Sexuality
Effective Sexual Communication for Partners One of the key indicators for lifelong sexual satisfaction is the ability to give and receive candid sexual feedback. For many people who grew up with a shame-tinted view of sex, asking for what they want is uncomfortable....
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 11, 2019 | Relationships, Sexuality
Talking about sex can be intimidating, even when you’re discussing the lighter side like favorite positions or fantasies you’d like to share with your partner. However, when tough topics surface, the situation becomes even trickier. Difficult sexual conversations can...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 4, 2019 | Relationships, Sexuality
A popular inquiry I get from many of my clients is “how to keep passion alive in a long-term relationship.” Dr. Cheryl Fraser is emphatic that it can be done. She points out that even though it is possible, the majority of long-term couples don’t do a good job of...
