Struggling to say no to sex you don't want? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains why sexual boundaries strengthen relationships and how to decline sex with kindness and clarity.

What do you do when sex starts great but becomes uncomfortable? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains how to stop or redirect mid-encounter without drama or hurt feelings.

Don't know what you want sexually? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains why this is normal and provides practical steps for discovering your authentic desires through gentle exploration.

Worried that checking in during sex kills the mood? Sex educator Nina Hartley shares the 30-second check-in technique that deepens intimacy instead of interrupting it.

Think lights-off sex means body shame? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains why some people need darkness for intimacy - and it's usually not about insecurity at all.

How do you apologize after crossing boundaries during sex? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains real accountability, genuine repair, and rebuilding sexual trust after intimate harm.

Confused when your body responds but you don't feel emotionally present during sex? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains why physical arousal and emotional desire don't always align.

Why do trauma responses happen during good sex? Nurse and sex educator Nina Hartley explains how the body stores trauma and what to do when old memories surface during intimacy.

Why do some trauma survivors crave rough sex? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains the psychology of reclaiming intensity, power, and choice after sexual trauma through consensual play.

How do you touch someone who's experienced sexual trauma? Sex educator and nurse Nina Hartley shares trauma-informed guidance for creating safety, intimacy, and healing touch.

Confused about wanting sex vs. wanting closeness? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains the difference between sexual arousal and connection hunger, and how to ask for what you actually need.

Think your partner has low libido? They might just be overwhelmed. Sex educator Nina Hartley explains why stress kills desire and how to help your partner's nervous system regulate.

Why do good people freeze during consent conversations? Sex educator Nina Hartley explains consent anxiety and how to work with your nervous system, not against it.

Is crying after sex normal? Nurse and sex educator Nina Hartley explains why post-sex tears happen and what your nervous system is actually doing during emotional release.

Learn how to communicate during sex without awkwardness. Sex educator Nina Hartley reveals what good lovers actually say in bed and how to start talking authentically.

Can't reach orgasm? It's not your technique—it's that you're trying too hard. Sex educator Nina Hartley reveals why orgasm is about surrender, not skill.

Why does your body go numb during sex? It's not broken—it's protecting you. Learn what numbness means and how to help your nervous system feel safe again.

You don’t have to love your body to treat it with respect. Learn how to stop punishing your body on hard days and why truce, not perfection, is the foundation of erotic health.

Pleasure isn’t a reward — it’s a health need. Learn why everyday and erotic pleasure are vital to wellbeing, and how to reclaim it without shame or performance.

Learn what co-regulation looks like during sex, how to support your partner without taking over, and why presence matters more than fixing in intimate connection.