What we cover:

-Some common reasons to go to a sex therapist

-What to expect when working with a sex therapist

-Why do people struggle with talking about sex in their relationships?

-Katie answers: If you’ve ever wondered “is this normal”?

-Sex lives and the changes over the years

-How to keep the “spark alive” with your partner

-How to nurture your own sexuality both within and outside of a relationship

-Exploring desire, spontaneous vs. responsive

-Katie gives us suggestions for anyone looking to explore their sexual health

BIO:

Katie Hespelein is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Dover, NH. She has been in the field for over a decade and has a private practice where she sees individuals and couples. She is in the Sexual Health Certificate Program through the University of Michigan. Sex therapy is her passion. Katie hopes to grow the sex-positive community, help remove shame from sex and our bodies, and empower others to step into their sexuality. She has a one year old puppy, Artie, that is working towards becoming a therapy dog.

Connect with Katie: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katie-hespelein-dover-nh/468081

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