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The Full Spectrum: Why My Nightstand Looks a Little Different Than You Might Expect

By ERIN ALEXANDER, SEXOLOGIST AUG 10, 2026 As a Clinical Sexologist and LPC-S, I often get asked for book recommendations. People usually expect a curated list of the latest sex-positive…

August: Women’s Equality Day and the Intimacy of Equity

Erin Alexander, Sexologist August 2026 Are you ready to build a relationship where both partners feel deeply seen, respected, and desired? Welcome to the Love and Intimacy Blog—a space dedicated…

The Whole Healthy Person Star: A Sexological Evolution

ERIN ALEXANDER, SEXOLOGIST [audio mp3="https://loveandintimacybyerin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/transcoded.mp3"][/audio] Back in 2016, long before the integration of AI into our daily workflows and well before I fully transitioned into my role as a Clinical…

Single, Child-Free, and Loving It: Why Your Autonomy is Not a “Selfish” Act

ERIN ALEXANDER, SEXOLOGIST As a Clinical Sexologist, I frequently engage in conversations about what it means to live a “full” life. For many, that path includes a traditional partnership and…

What We Don’t Say When We Talk About Sex Ed

Most of what passes for a sex talk is really just a warning. Don't do this. Don't watch that. Don't get yourself into trouble. It teaches kids what to fear,…

The Sweet Spot: How Ice Cream Month Can Deepen Your Intimacy

By Erin Alexander, Clinical Sexologist July is the heart of summer and with it comes National Ice Cream Month and National Picnic Month. While these celebrations may seem lighthearted, they…

Beyond Alpha and Beta: What Real Masculine Strength Looks Like

For years, conversations about masculinity have been stuck in a false choice. Be the dominant Alpha who leads with control, or accept the label of Beta, the "low value" man…

Why Desire Disappears in Long-Term Relationships and How to Get It Back

By Erin Alexander, LPC-S, Clinical Sexologist They are a good partner. Kind, present, reliable. You love them. You are certain of that. And yet when they reach for you at…

Why You Cannot Stop Thinking During Sex (And What Your Brain Is Actually Telling You)

By Erin Alexander, LPC-S, Clinical Sexologist You are in the middle of an intimate moment with your partner and somewhere between the first kiss and what was supposed to be…

Commanding Intimacy: The Clinical and Erotic Power of Female-Led Relationships

By Erin Alexander, Clinical Sexologist, with Taylor Ashton Ellwood In today's evolving landscape of relationships and intimacy, more couples are exploring dynamics that move beyond traditional gender roles. One such…