Breaking down barriers: Transcending beyond fears of offering touch
One of my greatest passions and pursuits in life is to guide others into understanding how the power of our…
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Body workers, personal healing, and personal growth: The 2019 AASECT Institute
I am so very humbled and excited to share that I will be part of the faculty of the 2019…
Upcoming article: An examination of embodiment workshops through a clinical lens
I drafted a paper in the Spring of 2018 as part of my work to complete my comprehensive examinations in…
Tickling Kink? Erotic Play Through Laughter
(ADULT) When jumping into erotic exploration, most people don’t think about tickling as a way to build energy and connection. But…
Education Update: IRB approval and dissertation research begins soon
It’s been five years since I first boarded a plane to San Francisco and began a journey into my future.…
How to “Do It:” Great sexual health guides for diverse communities
Working in sexual health and wellness, I find that folks often seek safer sex resources that speak their language and…
Breaking down barriers: Gay men and HIV
Not too long ago, I found myself in a place of connecting intimately with a men I had recently met.…
Claiming my sexual health: My journey with PrEP
Tantamount to any decision that I make in my life is to be in full awareness of who I am,…
The beauty of humanity: Beyond the binary
This week, in the midst of all the other countless chaotic situations our country is experiencing, we get word that…
Pláticas auténticas: Supporting Latinos in sexual heath
Supporting Latino and Hispanic populations while considering their intersectionality can go a long way in making a difference in their…
The pleasure principle: Reclaiming your joy by reducing your risk
(ADULT) For many people who are attempting to live a satisfying life, having sex without fear and anxiety can be…
Finding Your Power in Chaos: A Chat with Life Coach Dave Allen
We are living in unique times. Institutions are transforming, people are rising up in both words and actions, and the…
Turning jealousy into ecstasy: Opening up relationships
(ADULT) One of the biggest challenges you may face when in a committed relationship is exploring “opening” that relationship. To…
We need comprehensive sex education NOW: HIV Crisis on the Texas-Mexico Border
As a Mexican-American who grew up along the U.S./Mexico border in the 1970s-1980s, I suffered through the stigma of homophobia,…
Bottoms up! Dr. Evan Goldstein presents the Art of Bottoming
(ADULT) Here’s a wonderful video recently posted on the internet. ‘The Art of Bottoming’ is hosted by Dr. Evan Goldstein of Bespoke Surgical at The…
The 411 on Sexual Health: Real, Practical Guide for Gay Men
Looking for information about sexual health that is honest, real, and appreciative of your sexual expression? Look no further than…
Expanding your sexual repertoire: Creating experiments for learning
(ADULT) I often work with men who seek me out because they aren’t satisfied with their sexual and intimate lives.…
Top or bottom: Playing in the binary
(ADULT) Top or bottom. Dominant or submissive. Giver or receiver. Penetrative or receptive. Active or passive. We all know the…
In our bodies: Breaking through to self-love
(ADULT) For all the enthusiasm that lots of gay men have about their sexual encounters, I often hear quite a…
Sex selfies: Narcissist or nurturance?
(ADULT) Admit it. If you haven’t done it, you’ve probably thought about it. You’ve at least contemplated (if not taken)…
Best Sex Tip for Gay Men: Daily Sex Muscle Workouts!
(ADULT) If there is one sex tip that I would give every gay man who is open to anal sex,…
What’s sacred about blow jobs?
(ADULT) It’s no secret that most guys enjoy sucking or getting sucked, of not both. It’s rare to find a…
I’m butting in: Keeping it clean
(ADULT) It’s pretty much happened to every gay guy who’s ever tried to bottom. That moment in time when you…