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Diane Gleim LMFT, CST, CST-S

About

Diane Gleim, LMFT, CST, CST-S, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and IAPST Certified Psychosexual Therapist (tm) and Supervisor. She helps her clients address the many diverse issues related to sexual identity, sexual expression, sexual behavior, and sexual relationships from a sex-positive mental health framework. In addition to her private practice and writing this blog, Diane’s work also includes supervising sex therapists-in-training around the world; training both generalist and sex therapists on issues regarding psychotherapy and human sexuality; presenting at conferences; providing consultations to mental health professionals on their challenging sexuality-related cases; and also doing occasional expert witness work. She has been honored by her local community and voted Sonoma County's Best Sex Therapist by the readers of the North Bay Bohemian six times. You can find out more about her at www.dianegleim.com.

Recent Posts
Talking About Sex With a New Partner
When you are considering having sex with a new partner, it is important to talk about a few crucial topics. Here are one sex therapist's suggestions on what to discuss.
Let's Talk About Porn...Again
Personal Perspective: I wrote a post over two years ago that is still attracting attention from readers. Here are my thoughts on what has evolved since then.
Relationship Lessons From a Sex and Couples Therapist

After almost two decades working as a sex and couples therapist, I have learned a few things about intimate relationships. Read on to learn more.

After almost two decades working as a sex and couples therapist, I have learned a few things about intimate relationships. Read on to learn more.

Why Couples Avoid Sex

As a sex therapist, it is common in my work to see couples who are not having sex. The reasons can be varied and unique to the couple. Here's why.

As a sex therapist, it is common in my work to see couples who are not having sex. The reasons can be varied and unique to the couple. Here's why.

When You Want Your Partner To Want Sex

When you want your partner to want to have sex, there's a tricky balance between encouraging them to find their own motivation and not pressuring them.

When you want your partner to want to have sex, there's a tricky balance between encouraging them to find their own motivation and not pressuring them.

How an Argument About Body Hair Helped a Marriage

My clients came to session that day needing to talk about body hair, an emotional and contentious topic for them. Here's how we found a solution that worked for both of them.

My clients came to session that day needing to talk about body hair, an emotional and contentious topic for them. Here's how we found a solution that worked for both of them.

How to Communicate About Sex During Sex

Communicating during sex can feel awkward for many people. Yet it is an important sexual relationship skill to build. Read on for this sex therapist's suggestions.

Communicating during sex can feel awkward for many people. Yet it is an important sexual relationship skill to build. Read on for this sex therapist's suggestions.