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Sexual Health

  1. Consent - voluntary cooperation
  2. Nonexploitation - to not take unfair advantage to gain access to sex
  3. Protection from HIV/STI's and unintended pregnancy 
  4. Honesty - direct and open communication with oneself and partners
  5. Shared values - clarifying motives, sexual standards and meaning of sex acts
  6. Mutual pleasure - both parties have the right to pleasure

When sex is out of control

​Sex Addiction
Sex addiction is a term used when people feel their sexual behavior is out of control. It usually involves failed attempts to stop the behavior and significant negative life consequences such as relationship instability, emotional turmoil, physical health problems, career trouble, and legal issues.

Talking to kids about porn

NoPorn4Kids
Culture Reframed
​Online Parents Program
Protect Young Minds

Sex Education

sexedrescue.com

When sex isn't working

Couples Sex Therapy
  • body image/self esteem issues
  • conflict with religious beliefs or values
  • disproportioned sexual desires between partners
  • sexual addiction, compulsive masturbation
  • sexual Identity, orientation and fetishes
Sex Therapy for Men
  • lack of desire 
  • difficulty getting or keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction) 
  • premature ejaculation or other ejaculation problems
  • sexual Identity, orientation and fetishes
  • sexual abuse or trauma
Sex Therapy for Women
  • lack of desire 
  • difficulty having an orgasm
  • pain during sex or inability to have penetrative sex
  • sexual Identity, orientation and fetishes
  • sexual abuse or trauma
TALK LIFE COUNSELING - 301 E. COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 807, PASADENA, CA 91101 - 626-737-8700