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Every Body: Sexuality Doesn’t End at 50

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on September 4, 2026

Research challenges sexual ageism, showing women over 50 continue to experience desire, pleasure, intimacy, and new sexual freedom well into midlife and beyond.

Research challenges sexual ageism, showing women over 50 continue to experience desire, pleasure, intimacy, and new sexual freedom well into midlife and beyond.

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More Principles of Sexual Health

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on August 5, 2026

Learn about the principles of sexual health, including mutual pleasure, non-exploitation, and prevention.

Learn about the principles of sexual health, including mutual pleasure, non-exploitation, and prevention.

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The Real Question Behind Gen Z's Sex Lives

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on June 22, 2026

Research suggests that 20-somethings are having less sex than previous generations, but the definition of sex may be changing.

Research suggests that 20-somethings are having less sex than previous generations, but the definition of sex may be changing.

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Does Positive Body Image Alone Improve One’s Sex Life?

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on February 26, 2026

A recent study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, predicts relationship and sexual satisfaction.

A recent study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, predicts relationship and sexual satisfaction.

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Feel Satisfied Not Stuffed: Manage Holiday Stress and Desire

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on November 14, 2025

Feeling “stuffed” instead of satisfied this holiday season? Learn how stress, disrupted sleep, and body image affect sexual desire and how to restore balance and connection.

Feeling “stuffed” instead of satisfied this holiday season? Learn how stress, disrupted sleep, and body image affect sexual desire and how to restore balance and connection.

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Why Sexual Health Matters

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on October 6, 2025

Sexual health is vital to mental health and open conversations and better screening matter.

Sexual health is vital to mental health and open conversations and better screening matter.

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Demystifying Pleasure: Openness About Masturbation Matters

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on May 12, 2025

“Eighty percent of women masturbate. Ninety-five percent of men masturbate. And the rest lie.” This Masturbation Awareness Month, let's unpack the stigma surrounding solo-pleasure.

“Eighty percent of women masturbate. Ninety-five percent of men masturbate. And the rest lie.” This Masturbation Awareness Month, let's unpack the stigma surrounding solo-pleasure.

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Endometriosis Awareness Month: Navigating Pain and Pleasure

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on March 17, 2025

Endometriosis impacts physical, mental, and sexual health. This Endometriosis Awareness Month, let's bring to light what is so often forgotten: the importance of pleasure.

Endometriosis impacts physical, mental, and sexual health. This Endometriosis Awareness Month, let's bring to light what is so often forgotten: the importance of pleasure.

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The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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