Harvey Center for Relationships

I’m delighted to share my latest article in the , “S*xual Fantasies in Couples Therapy: The Art of Encouraging the Erotic Imagination.” 🌹✨

In this piece, I delve into how sharing and embracing our fantasies can significantly enhance intimacy and connection. By incorporating our imaginations, couples can explore new dimensions of their relationships and expand their eroticism.

This article offers valuable insights and practical tips for every couple seeking to build stronger, more passionate bonds. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts and experiences! 👉Link in bio!

🌟 This weekend, Harvey Center for Relationships came together for an inspiring retreat! 🌟 As actual family members, we bring a unique bond and understanding to our practice. We shared insights and best practices to better support couples and individuals on their journey to stronger, healthier relationships. 💕✨

💗 A heartfelt thank you to First5 Ministry for the opportunity to speak about the profound topic of intimacy in marriage at St. Monica’s. S*x consistently ranks as one of the top two reasons why couples fight. It’s an important part of marriage, though it’s often considered taboo and rarely discussed. It was an honor to share insights and engage in meaningful conversations with such warm, thoughtful, and motivated couples! Let’s continue the conversations for better relationships! 💗

So excited for my article on s*xual fantasies to come out in the this summer! 🌟 In the meanwhile learn more about psychedelic-assisted healing. Check out article on how microdosing improved her relationship with her husband. Or piece on working with couples using ketamine. These innovative approaches are helping couples heal and grow closer together. ⚡️❤️⚡️

📚 "Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You" is an essential book by Fatimah Gilliam, a friend and fellow Wellesley College alum. This book challenges us to confront our biases and assumptions about race and privilege while providing valuable insights into fostering inclusivity and racial justice. Highly recommend adding this to your reading list! 🌟📖

It was a delight representing Modern S*x Therapy Institutes with co-owner & director Rachel Needle at conference

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Our Embodied Couples Practices class is now AVAILABLE! 🚀 Dive into a three-hour journey of mind-body connection, Imago and s*x therapy integration, and transformative practices for closeness. 💖 Elevate your connection with partner yoga, breathwork, and guided touch meditations. No experience required—start your journey today! Click link in bio ! 🌈

Duane and I are excited to host a three-hour webinar introducing embodied couples practices with Imago Relationships North America and Imago Relationships. We will present a variety of clinical interventions, including partner yoga, breathwork, and guided touch meditations, that help couples process difficult emotions, develop greater empathy, and deepen their physical and emotional connection. https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/training-webinars/43-imagoinsights-education/45-webinars/217-embodied-couples-practices

“Go five times slower,” the quoted *xwithemily, author and s*x educator on how to have better s*x. How do you slow down in s*x? To master the experience you need to move your awareness into your body. ✨ The body is where you feel pleasure. ✨ By arousing the five senses you can assist yourself to feel desire and enhance s*xual experiences. ❤️‍🔥 By identifying the gifts of each sense you can deepen your love making experience. For your loving making to benefit, you first need to hone your awareness of each sense. Click the link in my bio to learn more. Join me this summer in cultivating each of your senses to be a better lover.

Which sense do you favor more?

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🎓 Thrilled to Announce: I'm Now a Doctor in Clinical S*xology! 🌟

I recently obtained my PhD in Clinical S*xology—a vital field dedicated to studying s*xual health and overall well-being. 🎉 My extensive education equips me with the expertise to support couples and individuals facing various s*xual challenges, such as desire discrepancies and intimacy issues.

Research shows that s*xual satisfaction plays a pivotal role in relationship happiness, yet many couples struggle to navigate this aspect successfully. That's where I can help! Follow me as I share empowering tips and techniques to help you cultivate a fulfilling and passionate connection.

🌟 Embrace the Path to Sensual Bliss 🌟

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We all know that sometimes, a steamy family vacation seems impossible! Whether you're surrounded by extended family or squeezed into one room, romance is the last thing on your mind.
💕 When you return home, carve out some precious, intimate moments together. Prioritizing your special time is essential for nurturing your relationship. 🏝️

✨ Awaken Your Senses and Embrace Sensual Bliss! ✨
🌺 Immerse yourself in a sensory symphony! Explore your destination through the magic of your five senses. Feel the silky sand caress your toes, and witness the captivating dance of light at sunset. 🌅
🌸 In Alhambra, Spain, the air was perfumed with lilac, orange blossom, and jasmine, leaving us intoxicated with its beauty. 🌺
💑 Cultivate a heightened awareness through your senses, and watch as your love-making skills soar to new heights. 🌟 The more you engage your senses, the deeper your pleasure will be. 🌹
🌍 Remember, you don't need a vacation to live sensually! Right now, pause and notice the scents that waft through the air. Listen to the sounds that surround you. Feel the textures of your clothes or the gentle touch of your chair or sofa. 🌿

💥 Dive into a world of shared pleasure! Indulge in your personal passions together. Do something each one wants while on vacation. It may be going to a unique restaurant, a remote beach, or a funky shopping street. Learning each other's preferences and desires is a turn-on, even on family vacations. See how your partner delights in you participating in something they enjoy. I wanted to explore the Parc del Laberint d'Horta during our trip to Spain, while Duane wished to visit the Alhambra. We were able to do both, and it enriched our experience. 🌴

Couples therapist and researcher advocates for romantic couples to emulate being King and Queen, the masters of their realm, and protect each other and their relationship publicly and privately. The analogy of the king and queen demonstrates the hierarchy of the family and the unique bond and status between them. How might your relationship change if you and your partner consider yourselves the King and Queen of your domain? How would your family vacation change?

Have a "Yes" and attitude. Instead of immediately disagreeing or negating your partner's suggestions or observations, see if you can accept the situation or idea, say "Yes," and add to it. Saying "Yes" may stretch you out of your comfort zone, and you will have to give up control, but this will inevitably add to the adventure and your sense of self by going beyond what you can think up yourself. A "Yes" and attitude stimulates creativity and collaboration not only on family vacations but in the bedroom too. Give it a try! Next time your partner proposes something say "yes," and then add to their idea and see what happens!

Planning before your vacation ensures you can fit in the things you want to do. It lowers decision anxiety while on vacation so that you can enjoy your time together more. This includes planning activities for the kids so you can have time alone. Pre-planning also creates moments with your partner that builds excitement and anticipation. Planning a family vacation together hones skills to work and create together. These skills parlay into adventures in the bedroom too.  

Dress up and go out on the town. Fine dining elicits the senses and beckons you to slow down. Breathe in the wine's aroma, taste delicious cuisine, take in the ambiance, feel the napkins' texture, and listen to the music. An elegant dinner during vacation is like a cherry on top. We had a fantastic time at in Barcelona, housed in a Catalan art Nouveau building.

Allow for moments to relax and luxuriate. Day-to-day life is hectic. While on vacation, slow down and do less. Allow for sleeping in, taking family naps, or long relaxation breaks in the afternoon. Sensuality blossoms at an unhurried pace.  *xtherapy101

Pack or buy something s*xy. It could be a bra, pair of panties, or a shirt you know your partner likes. Pick an item of clothing with attracting your partner in mind and not just yourself. Let it be something that cultivates your s*xiness and brings that energy into your relationship. Remember when you first started dating and what you would wear to impress your partner? Go further and purchase something for intimate time. It doesn’t need to be expensive to provoke desire. Surprise your partner. *xytips

If possible, book a separate room from the kids. More types of accommodations are available with sites like and . We rented a three bedroom and three bath apartment in Barcelona. Your own room allows for privacy and the possibility of intimacy while on vacation. Check if your bedroom has a lock to ensure your space. 

Hold hands, hug, and kiss. Be affectionate with one another. Touch leads to more touch. Human beings need touch to survive infancy. Keep the spark alive on family vacations with a peck to the cheek or a gentle rub of the shoulders. Recently, I was boarding a plane from Madrid to Los Angles. A couple before me were obviously newlyweds because they could not keep their hands off each other. They desirously petted each other. This attraction and chemistry can be recreated with intentional caresses and attention. These are not false advances but acts of relational intelligence to create a lasting and seductive bond.

Excited that is featured on - Click the link in our bio to read our interview and learn entrepreneurial tips also used in couples therapy! ❤️

I took this photo while in Cali, Colombia, over the holidays. This Valentine's, FEEL GOOD. Click the bio link to connect with your partner with a Thai Yoga Massage sequence. It’s easy, relaxing, and enjoyable.

Happy New Year from Harvey Center for Relationships! Last year, we took salsa lessons to prepare for our trip to the salsa capital of the world, Cali, Colombia. Creating couple goals is a terrific way to align your energies, collaborate, and make your dreams come true together. To learn more about achieving your goals as a couple and forming a relationship vision, click the link in our bio!

Welcome back to our couples massage series. Massages are a wonderful way for couples to share a blissful and relaxed space. It’s a special treat that improves circulation in the body and brings you into your parasympathetic nervous system. When your PSN is engaged, you can experience pleasure and improve your overall relational well-being. 

Product of the Week:
FULL FRONTAL CARESS MEDITATION
available through the Erotic Arts Toolbox store at InformedS*x.com.
This downloadable audio file is the seventh of seven mindful s*xual meditations to guide couples through the progressive stages of physical connection and inspired through sensate focus s*x therapy.
All seven are available in Thea’s store, with brief demos to listen to before purchase.

Grab it today through the InformedS*x.com/shop

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Throw your partner a smile and see what happens. Spiritual teacher say,”Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

Celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Celebrate your milestones. Do something special from when you first started dating to revive those loving and desirous feelings. 💗

Celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Celebrate your milestones. Do something special from when you first started dating to revive those loving and desirous feelings. 💗

Springtime is for lovers. Plan something special to do with your special someone. Novelty keeps the relationship spark ignited! ✨