Sex on Wheels There is a common stigma that individuals who are disabled are seen as sexually or romantically impaired. This is, quite frankly, far from reality. People with disability, whether it is related to mobility, physical, or mental health, are fully capable of being sexual. Real sex. Fun sex. Adventurous sex. Through the years…
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Dr. Viviana A. Coles aka – our very own Texas Love Doc is constantly on the hunt for interesting articles about relationships, sex, and love. She does the digging so you don’t have to. Here are her “Best of March” picks. Want to see more of what Dr. Coles is reading and listening to? Follow along on…
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It has been a long held belief in our society that long distance relationships are almost impossible and that they take up too much time and effort to sustain. Contrary to this assumption, studies are now suggesting that couples in long-distance relationships actually have an equal shot at making it work. One of the most…
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One day at a time By the time couples come to therapy, they’re often “emotional and physically disconnected,” said Viviana Coles, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a certified sex therapist. How do couples keep from getting to that place? “Each day, I would recommend that couples alternate between expressing their love physically or…
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to relationship counseling? Many times, couples don’t seek counseling because they are anxious about what it will be like. They worry it will bring up more issues than they can handle or that they will leave sessions angry with one another and ruin the rest of…
DetailsExpectations. We all have them. Expectations of ourselves, expectations of our partner, our kids, our family members, our friends, our job, and the list goes on. But what happens when reality does not live up to the expectations we have set up in our minds. Many will feel disappointment, anger, sadness or shame to name a few. They…
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We’re in the middle of winter, and as I write this, what will potentially be the biggest snowstorm on record is heading toward the East Coast. Whether you’re snowed in, your babysitter bailed, or you just don’t feel like getting out, there are many ways to make an at-home date night a sweet way to…
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Happy New Year! How are you doing with your new year’s resolutions? According to the University of Scranton, only 8% of Americans actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions, and with the busy lives most people lead today, it is no surprise. Most people are desperately scrambling for relaxation time in between work, relationships, and children.…
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The holiday season is here, and it can be especially difficult for those who have recently experienced a breakup, or experiencing their first holiday season without their partner. Here are 5 key points to help a broken heart through the holidays. Plan – Have a plan for what you will be doing on Christmas Eve, Christmas,…
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The holiday season is here. There are many sayings about the holidays, most of which emphasize how it is the “most wonderful time of the year”. For some though, it can be a sad time and a time of loneliness and depression. In therapy terms, this can sometimes be known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).…
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