Resources
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
Why I love them: somatic and relational, your emotions are safe here (trauma-sensitive)
Who I recommend them for: painful sex, perimenopause, those who have past negative experiences with other PTs
Good to know: integrates intuitive/ authentic movement (informed by yoga, pilates, & dance)
Why I love them: help get you back to moving
Who I recommend them for: active perinatal/ postpartum women, runners, hikers, injury prevention for sports teams
Good to know: offer community classes, private evaluation rooms
Books on Sex & Intimacy
Why I love them: thorough hands-on approach
Who I recommend them for: men, queer & LGBTQ+ folk
Good to know: offers home visits
Crisis & Immediate Support
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential).
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Use): Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Books on Sex & Intimacy
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD
Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation by Jayme Waxman
The Clitoral Truth by Rebecca Chalker, PhD
Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin
She Comes First by Ian Kerner
Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the 21st Century by Barbara Carrellas