The Art and Science of Flirting
By Erin A. Alexander, LPC-S, Clinical Sexologist · 7 min read Flirting. The very word conjures images of playful glances, witty banter, and the subtle dance of attraction. As a…
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The Power of the Post-Sex Check-In: A Clinical Sexologist’s Perspective
As a clinical sexologist, one of the most common themes I see is couples and individuals struggling to maintain genuine intimacy. We often focus on the before and during of…
Love Languages in Long-Distance Relationships
Long-distance relationships don't fail because of the miles. They fail because of the silence that fills them. When you can't reach across the couch to squeeze your partner's hand, or…
Audience Q&A with Ms. Erin, Clinical Sexologist
You asked. I answered. No filter. Q: Has a client ever said anything inappropriate in a session? A: The word "inappropriate" is tricky in my field, because I work explicitly…
Mismatched Sexual Desires After Years Together
Thirteen years is a long time to build something together. It's long enough to know each other's coffee orders, finish each other's sentences, and navigate every kind of hard thing…
Emotional Safety in Relationships: Why Your Partner’s D&D Obsession Matters More Than You Think
A sexologist's guide to creating safe spaces, polyamory as needs fulfillment, and why not everything has to be about sex By Ms. Erin Alexander, Clinical Sexologist What Is Emotional Safety,…
Dating Red Flags Every Person Should Know: A Sexologist’s Guide
How to spot the warning signs early and protect your emotional well-being (without becoming paranoid) By Ms. Erin Alexander, Clinical Sexologist Why Red Flags Matter (And What They Actually Are)…
Anxious Attachment and the Need for Space: How Couples Can Stop Smothering and Start Thriving
If you've ever felt like your partner's love comes with an invisible leash, or if you are the one gripping the leash, you're not alone. One of the most common…
The Great Snuggle Swamp: When Your Partner’s Love Feels Like Emotional Waterboarding
A clinical sexologist's guide to navigating anxious attachment, personal space, and why "I need space" doesn't mean "I'm leaving you" By Ms. Erin Alexander, Clinical Sexologist What Is The Great…
Ms. Erin: The Middle-Way Maverick of Marital Mellowness
What happens when a Swiss Army Knife decides to become a clinical sexologist? You get Ms. Erin. Endlessly useful. Moderately sharp. Strategically calm. Slightly unpredictable in the best way. Erin…