Category: Aimee Evnin-Bingham – Sex Therapy Blog

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and authenticity of LGBTQIA+ communities. It’s also an opportunity to explore what connection, pleasure, and queer intimacy mean outside of traditional expectations. The word “queer,” once used as a derogatory term, has been reclaimed and reappropriated as a positive identity label for people who…

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery can completely change how you feel in your body — emotionally, physically, hormonally, and sexually. If your sex drive after pregnancy feels lower than it used to, you’re in good company. Sexual desire is already complicated for many people with vulvas on a normal day. Then pregnancy and birth happen.…

Codependent relationship signs have been a hot topic on social media, especially with the recent uptrend in individualism and messaging around “not needing anyone.” And while codependency absolutely exists, many people are starting to label normal, human needs for connection as something unhealthy. Let’s start here: Humans are meant to depend on each other. In…

The short answer is yes — a relationship without intimacy can last. For some people, not having intimacy is not a problem, or not having certain types of intimacy is not a problem. But here’s the part that surprises many people: there is no single “correct” level of intimacy that every relationship is supposed to…

You might’ve recently seen me quoted in SELF’s article on better orgasms, and it was fun to weigh in on such a juicy topic. But there’s always more to say when it comes to pleasure, connection with your body, and really sinking into what feels good. I wanted to get a bit deeper here and…

The start of a new year is a natural moment to refresh your connection and think about how to spice up your relationship. Life has a way of sneaking in responsibilities—work, kids, errands, doctor appointments—that quietly push fun and intimacy to the back burner. Past frustrations, unspoken tensions, unmet expectations, or changes in desire can…

When Perimenopause Changes Your Libido — During the Holidays and Beyond This time of year often brings a mix of celebration, reflection, and pressure — holiday gatherings, end-of-year emotions, and the desire to feel connected with the people we love. For many people in their late 30s and 40s, changes in hormones can lead to…

One of the most common questions I get from couples is, “How long is too long without sex?” My honest answer? It depends. But if you want numbers, research shows most long-term couples have sex somewhere between once a week and once a month. Surprised? Were you expecting more… or less? TV and social media…

One of the most common questions I hear is: Does sex therapy involve sex? Let’s clear this up right away: the answer is no, absolutely not! Sex therapy never involves sexual contact between therapist and client. It might sound obvious, but the confusion is real. Early in my career, I used to get late-night messages…

The Truth About Couples Therapy When people think about couples therapy, a common fear is that it means the relationship is failing. The truth is very different. In reality, therapy is a proactive and hopeful step. It shows that you and your partner are willing to invest in each other and learn new ways to…