The Three Kinds of Sex: The Quickie, Making Love, and Fucking — and Why We Want Them All
Discover the three types of sex — the transactional quickie, making love, and fucking — and what each reveals about your emotional and physical needs. Written by Dr. Carli Blau, a leading sex therapist near you, who helps individuals and couples deepen connection, communication, and desire.
Sex Doc explained: Why Sex Sometimes Burns When a Man Ejaculates Inside the Vagina
Burning after sex when a man ejaculates inside the vagina is more common than you think. Learn the causes, treatments, and how sex therapy can help.
What are the most Frequently asked questions for sex therapy?
Curious about sex therapy? Discover answers to the most common questions about what sex therapy is, how it works, and how it can improve intimacy.
What is Non-Sexual Sexual Affection: It’s The Missing Link in Your Relationship
Struggling with low desire or feeling distant in your relationship? The answer might not be “more sex,” but learning the power of non-sexual sexual affection. This type of intentional touch—like long hugs, lingering kisses, or playful closeness—builds intimacy without pressure. In this blog, Dr. Carli Blau, LCSW, Ph.D., M.Ed., explains what non-sexual sexual affection is, why it can feel uncomfortable at first, and how practicing it in couples therapy can transform a sexless relationship into one that feels connected, safe, and sexually fulfilled again.