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You made it to the corner of the internet where we talk about the real stuff - the messy, meaningful, sometimes awkward parts of being human.

Trauma? Absolutely.

Sex? Definitely.
The mental load first responders carry but rarely talk about? We’re going there too.

Around here, we ditch the sugarcoating and lean into honesty. You’ll find practical tools, thoughtful insights, the occasional well-placed f-bomb, and maybe even a laugh along the way. My goal? To hand you practical tools, start the conversations most people avoid, and remind you that we’re all just figuring it out together.

Let’s dive in.

— Kristin

Let’s Talk About Sex (Therapy): What It Really Is and Isn’t

When people hear the phrase “sex therapy,” they often imagine something wildly dramatic. They picture someone in the corner of a bedroom, clipboard in hand, watching people "do it" and offering tips. Let’s go ahead and clear that up. Contrary to the awkward jokes I hear at parties, sex therapy has nothing to do with live-action anything, and everything to do with connection, healing, and agency. It’s not shameful, scandalous, or something you should only consider when things

Kristin Trudeau

May 305 min read

Taking Off More Than Clothes: Let’s Talk Shame

Let’s be real, sexual shame is sneaky. It shows up quietly: in your hesitation to speak up, your discomfort with pleasure, or the guilt that lingers after something that was supposed to feel good. Spoiler: You weren’t born feeling bad about sex. That shame was handed to you, by family rules, religious beliefs, media messages, partners who didn’t get it, or cultural expectations wrapped in purity and control. But here’s the good news: just because you were taught it doesn’t me

Kristin Trudeau

May 144 min read

Spoiler Alert: Most People Aren't Having Wild Sex Every Night

“Is this normal?” If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that in therapy, I’d have a vacation house on the beach and a full-time private chef. Let’s cut through the bullshit right now: just because your sex life doesn’t look like a scene from a rom-com doesn’t mean something is wrong with you or your relationship. Sexual desire ebbs and flows, sometimes daily. Desire can be affected by stress, trauma, hormones, parenting, sleep (or lack of), your relationship dynam

Kristin Trudeau

May 125 min read

Welcome to The Blog

Let’s Talk About Sex (Therapy): What It Really Is and Isn’t

Taking Off More Than Clothes: Let’s Talk Shame

Spoiler Alert: Most People Aren't Having Wild Sex Every Night

Welcome to
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