Sex Positive Parenting

One of the most universal concerns I hear from fellow parents is, “How can I teach my kids about their bodies and sex when I still have so many questions, where do I even start?!” I understand if the thought of talking to your children about sex is daunting, particularly if you did not receive a comprehensive sex education during your adolescence. The good news is you can learn along the way and don’t need all the answers right now. Research has demonstrated sex-ed is more effective when presented as many small talks that are part of an ongoing dialogue throughout life. No matter how old your children are, there are easy steps you can take to establish that open line of communication so they will always come to you with their questions. 

Becoming a family will almost surely have an impact on your sex life, but it certainly does not have to mean the end of it! When children are little, it often feels difficult enough to make sure everyone is getting enough sleep and eating regularly that it seems near impossible to give any time to intimacy with yourself or others. You can have an amazing sex life at all stages of parenthood, from pregnancy to raising teenagers. Together we will create realistic expectations and solid routines to ensure this time in life brings you more in touch with your evolving self and, if you have one, strengthens the bond with your partner.

Sexual Health Education

So many people I speak with were let down as adolescents by their school's lack of a quality sex-ed program, or by their families who often didn’t have the right information or simply wouldn't talk about it. Abstinence-only or fear-based education programs were the standard when most of us were growing up, and sadly still are in many schools. Many leave grade school with a narrow understanding of developing bodies and sexuality, without hearing diverse voices, and a clear concept of what ‘normal’ sex is supposed to be like. In my opinion, normal is the root of a lot of shame experienced in life. During our youth we also begin to be aware of society's rigid, flawed and conflicting expectations of what it is to be masculine or feminine. Those ideals can become seated very deeply; impacting how we engage with the world around us more than we realize.

During sex positive coaching sessions, we will fill in gaps and dispel myths or misinformation that may be persisting from your introduction to sexuality. Gaining knowledge and confidence to discuss sex will help you get more from your sex life and your relationship with your body throughout life. Learn to fully understand topics such as menstruation, your birth control options, fertility, pregnancy and birth, maintaining a healthy pelvic floor, and navigating sexuality through menopause, decreasing testosterone and other life changes. 

Holistic Life Coaching

Would you laugh out loud if someone asked you, “Do you have your sh*t together?” Are you struggling with feelings of being stretched too thin, being ‘stuck’, or overwhelmed? Sometimes life's many, MANY responsibilities can leave us feeling like we are barely surviving at the end of each day, and finding ourselves in a rut that feels impossible to break out of. Managing your career, running your household, building family connections, working towards personal health goals, self-care, connecting with your partner(s), the demands on our time and mental bandwidth stack up quickly. Seeing your life through the eyes of a qualified outside source can give the clarity needed to create and implement a step-by-step plan to manage your time and achieve your goals. Together, we will build healthy routines and develop habits to live a more balanced life that allows you to tackle large projects and navigate life's transitions with mindfulness and intention.