Intimacy Hour

Monthly Intimacy Hour:

Sexuality Information, Discussion, and Support

What is a "healthy sex drive"? Am I normal? Why does my partner want sex more/less than me? What do I desire? Why do I struggle to find what I desire?

If any of these questions feel familiar, Intimacy Hour may be just the resource you're looking for.

Join two Experienced Sex Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers for an hour of accurate, relevant information, sex & relationship advice, and Q&A.

Schedule for 2024:

Wednesday November 13th @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm ET

Topic: The Pressure-Avoidance Cycle
Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/sSzNk2ctoXXr1VEg8
Sex therapists will tell you they are very familiar with this cycle. It often occurs when one partner desires sex more than the other. Without meaning to, the couple can easily end up in a dance in which the lower desire partner feels pressured and guilty, and the higher desire partner feels frustrated and rejected. The result? Both can end up avoiding the topic, driving them further apart. The good news is that in most cases, neither partner is wrong in their needs and desires. They just haven't found a way to communicate and reconcile those. Join us to talk about this common dynamic, and explore ways to overcome it.

Wednesday December 11th @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm ET

Topic: Use Your Voice!
Sign up: https://forms.gle/bZ7sf2fmDD3f9xc9A

Details

Where?
Online on zoom. See the sign-up links below.

Who?
Anyone and everyone who is interested! English-speaking adult individuals or couples located anywhere of any gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationship orientation.

*Participants will keep their cameras off and can remain anonymous. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions through chat, or verbally if desired.

When?
Monthly on the second Wednesday. See the schedule below.

What?
Monthly FREE resource for those who have questions or would like to explore sexuality concepts alongside others in a supportive environment.

This is a great intermediary step for those interested in sex therapy, or anyone who would like to explore sources of support and education regarding sexual intimacy.

The Facilitators

The facilitators are trained sex therapists who are trauma-informed, use an approach of cultural humility, and are LGBTQ+ and kink affirming:

Rachel Keller, LCSW-C, CST has been providing sex therapy for couples and individuals for 10+ years. She serves clients who are located in Maryland and DC via telehealth from her practice Alive Intimacy (www.aliveintimacy.com).

Crystal Baldwin, LCSW-C, CKAT has been providing sex therapy for individuals and partnerships for over 8 years with a focus on sexual minorities, alternative relationship structures, and religious trauma. She serves clients located in Maryland via telehealth from her practice ECHO Counseling (www.echocounselingllc.com).