This post explores narcissistic patterns in intimate relationships through the lens of existential sex therapy, highlighting how individuals exhibiting narcissistic behaviors often appear charming and successful, which can make these patterns hard to recognize. It outlines key phases—love bombing, devaluation, and discard—and traits like lack of empathy and manipulation that disrupt emotional and sexual intimacy. The post also offers an existential perspective, viewing narcissism as a defense against deep fears like vulnerability and isolation. Understanding this helps survivors heal by reclaiming their sense of self, trust, and healthy sexual connection. Ultimately, it encourages seeking relationships based on mutual respect, emotional reciprocity, and authentic intimacy.

This blog post, written from the perspective of a sex therapist, explores the deep connection between sexuality and mortality. It argues that our awareness of death—whether through aging, loss, or existential reflection—can profoundly shape our desires, fears, and capacity for intimacy. Rather than seeing mortality as something to avoid, the post frames it as a mirror that invites us to live more fully, love more honestly, and embrace our erotic selves with urgency and intention. Sex therapy, in this context, becomes a space to explore meaning, reclaim joy, and confront the question: How do I want to live, knowing that life is finite?

This sex therapy blog post explores the existential fear of meaninglessness and how it often surfaces in people's sexual lives. Many clients report feeling emotionally numb or disconnected during sex, leading to deeper questions like: Does this mean anything? Do I mean anything?

The therapist explains that sex is not just a physical act — it can mirror our fears about purpose, connection, and self-worth. When intimacy feels empty or mechanical, it’s often a sign of underlying emotional or existential distress.

Sex therapy helps individuals and couples reconnect with what meaningful intimacy looks like for them. This can involve rediscovering personal values, healing past wounds, and cultivating authentic, present-moment connection. While the fear of meaninglessness is universal, facing it openly — especially through sex and intimacy — can lead to deeper self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships.

This sex therapy blog post explores the existential fear of isolation and how it impacts relationships and intimacy. It highlights that while isolation is an unavoidable part of being human, loneliness is not. This fear often shows up in subtle behaviors within relationships, such as clinging to partners or avoiding vulnerability.

The therapist explains how sexuality can both mirror and mask these fears — deep erotic connection can soothe the fear of being alone, while using sex to avoid emotional intimacy can worsen it. True healing involves facing the fear, building emotional openness, and learning to befriend solitude.

The key message: We cannot eliminate isolation, but we can choose to engage authentically with others & embrace our own authenticity. In doing so, create deeper, more meaningful connections.

This blog post, written by a Houston-based sex therapist, explains how couples sex therapy helps partners reconnect emotionally and sexually. It addresses common issues like mismatched libido, performance anxiety, intimacy after major life changes, and communication challenges. The therapist emphasizes that sex therapy is talk-based, shame-free, and tailored to each couple’s needs. The post encourages couples to seek help before things become critical and highlights the benefits of early intervention. Therapy sessions are available in-person in Houston or virtually across Texas.