#193 Reclaiming Pleasure After Trauma (with Dr. Holly Richmond)

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dr. Holly Richmond. Dr. Richmond is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. She sits on the Clinical Board of Directors for Dame Products, and is the Associate Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. This unique combination of credentials enables her to focus on clients’ cognitive processes as well as mind-body health. Her book Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex-Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life is an innovative look at both somatic and psychological factors in survivors’ erotic recovery.

Key points:

- Dr. Richmond introduces herself

- Sexual health and pleasure

- Trauma and gender differences

- Practices for reclaiming pleasure

- Supporting a partner after trauma

- Advice for couples

Relevant links:

Dr. Richmond’s website: www.drhollyrichmond.com