Premarital Counseling: Build a Strong Foundation for Your Marriage
Premarital counseling helps couples build a strong foundation for a lasting marriage. Learn how it improves communication, aligns expectations, and fosters emotional intimacy. Find a therapist and invest in your relationship's future today!
Essential Questions About Intimacy for Pre-Marital Couples
Enhance your pre-marital journey by exploring essential questions about intimacy. This blog post delves into key topics for couples to discuss, fostering a strong foundation for a fulfilling relationship. Discover how open communication and understanding can deepen your emotional connection and build trust.
Beyond Intercourse: Exploring Pleasure with Carol Queen
Sex toys can be a welcome addition to a person’s sex life. In June, Rouse providers had a meeting with sexologist Carol Queen where she discussed genital anatomy and sex toys that can increase the likelihood of experiencing pleasure during a sexual encounter.
Inside Rouse: What is Gender-Affirming Voice Coaching
Rouse Relational Wellness is committed to creating a shame free and nurturing space for all people seeking sex therapy and counseling. Last April, Rouse providers had a wonderfully unique experience to receive training from Speech Therapist Saskia Lilienfeld whose main focus is Gender Affirming Voice and Communication Therapy.
Sexual Wellness and Empowerment: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Sexual wellness is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains an often overlooked element, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. At Rouse Relational Wellness, we believe in embracing your true self and fostering empowerment through tailored approaches to sexual health.
Diving Deep, Together: Exploring the Potential of Group Ketamine Therapy
The landscape of mental health treatment is evolving, and with it, many feel a growing openness to innovative approaches. Among these, ketamine therapy has emerged as a promising avenue for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common mental health conditions
Inside Rouse: High Conflict Couples Training
From individuals to couples to polycules, the providers at Rouse have a wide range of clientele they work with. At a team meeting in April, the founder and clinical director of Rouse Relational Wellness David F Khalili LMFT hosted a training session on how to better understand and work with high conflict couples.
8 Ways to Practice Enthusiastic Consent in Your Relationships
Enthusiastic consent is a newer, improved model of consent that focuses more on the positive expression of consent. This model of consent ensures that partners are reciprocally interested and find joy (enthusiastic) in engaging in sexual activity rather than consenting because it is safe to not say "no."
Beyond "Yes" or "No": Exploring the Nuances of Consent
The importance of consent in a relationship cannot be overemphasized. It is the cornerstone of interactions between partners in a relationship. It is a crucial tool to set boundaries between partners, especially when it comes to physical and sexual activities. Without consent, partners may step on each other's toes, resulting in misunderstanding.
Three sexual health topics to talk about with your partner
Sex is an important and typically enjoyable part of any loving, adult relationship, but conversations around sexual health can sometimes be difficult. To maintain a healthy, fulfilling relationship, open communication is key.
Why Women’s Sexual Health Deserves Greater Attention and Advocacy
Women's sexual health is vital for overall well-being. Learn about common concerns, joys, & how to prioritize your sexual wellness. Get expert help at Rouse Relational Wellness now! San Francisco, CA.
“Take a Walk on the Wild Side” An Important Discussion with Tijanna O. Eaton about Black Women and Kink
For some, people exploring kink can be an exciting and liberating experience. For others, it can be stress inducing or uncomfortable experience especially for black women. Tijanna O. Eaton, a self-described “MoC Dyke,” is an expert in the world of kink and is passionate about encouraging black women to find joyous experiences, especially in regards to exploring kink.
Shan Boodram: Redefining Intimacy for the Modern World
At a time when sexual education was scarce, Shan Boodram was one of the few personalities who stood to take the task upon them. Thankfully, her impactful teachings have made marks in the lives of many over the years.
Consent vs Coercion: How Nosferatu and Babygirl Showcase Manipulation in place of Consent
Babygirl and Nosferatu explore similar concepts related to sexuality, one important concept being consent. The way both films discuss consent is worth noting because these films show examples of coercion and manipulation which audiences should NOT be associated with consent.
bell hooks and “The Will to Change”: Understanding Masculinity
The Will to Change is one of bell hook's books that focuses on masculinity and challenges the traditional notion and expectations of dating and relationships. As a black feminist, hooks, in her book, links gender inequality in relationships to toxic masculinity. hooks believes the privileges men enjoy in relationships are the culprit behind the lack of genuine connections in relationships
How to Stay in the Moment During Sex
Learn how to be more present during sex with your partner. This article explores the causes of distraction during sex and provides actionable tips to help you stay focused and connected with your partner, leading to a more fulfilling and enjoyable sexual experience.
The Wheel of Consent: A Guide for Couples and Therapists
The wheel of consent is a model designed to provide clarity in interactions. While this model is great for all aspects of relationships, it is a major tool relationship therapists use in to resolve issues among couples.
Rouse Year in Review: 2024
We’re rounding the corner to the end of 2024. There have been countless news stories, developments, tragedies, frustrations, excitements, and a never-ending list of headlines to instigate burnout
How to Safely Explore Impact Play: A Guide to Floggers, Paddles, Hands, and More
Exploring the world of BDSM can be a thrilling adventure for couples and individuals alike. Among the various facets of BDSM, impact play stands out as a popular choice for those looking to enhance intimacy and communication in their relationships.
Strengthening the Bond Beyond Restraints Understanding Trust and Communication in BDSM
In a world often misunderstood, where the allure of leather and the weight of chains symbolize more than just physical restraint, lies the intricate dance of trust and communication in BDSM relationships.