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“I want more, but I feel blocked.”
“There’s something I crave, but I’m scared to say it out loud.”
“I’ve tried to explore, but shame keeps pulling me back.”
Overcoming What Holds You Back
Embracing Your Erotic Self
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You’ve felt the tug toward a deeper, richer erotic life. You’ve read articles about pleasure, you’ve bought the books, maybe even the lingerie, but something inside you hesitates.
Maybe it’s fear of judgment, past shame, or simply not knowing where to start. Maybe it’s feeling disconnected from your desires—or not even sure what they are. Maybe it’s a longing for exploration that feels too tender to voice.
You’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for wanting more.
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So many of us grow up in environments where pleasure is shamed, sexuality is hidden, and curiosity is silenced.
Religious or cultural messages may have taught you to ignore or fear your desires. Past trauma may have taught your body to freeze or shut down. Even in loving relationships, exploring erotic desires can feel terrifying if safety and trust haven’t been built around those conversations.
Your hesitation isn’t a failure, it’s a sign your body and mind are seeking safety before moving forward.
Why This Happens
How it Shows Up in Daily Life
You might notice:
Wanting to explore fantasies but feeling ashamed or afraid
Struggling to communicate your desires with your partner
Craving a deeper connection to your erotic self but not knowing how
Feeling stuck in “performing” rather than experiencing pleasure
Avoiding sex because it feels stressful or pressured
Feeling disconnected from your body during intimacy
What Becomes Possible
It is possible to move from shame to curiosity, from fear to embodied confidence.
Now Imagine...
Communicating with your partner about what you crave with clarity and safety
Reconnecting with your body as a source of pleasure and wisdom
Feeling a sense of aliveness in your sexuality
Letting go of old stories that have held you back
Feeling permission to explore your desires without guilt
How Peak Couples & Sex Therapy Can Support You
At Peak, we believe your sexuality is a sacred, essential part of who you are—not something to fix, but something to explore with tenderness. Through therapy, we help you:
Heal past wounds that may be blocking your erotic expression
Reconnect with your body through somatic and mindfulness practices
Build communication skills to share desires with your partner
Explore desires and fantasies safely
Identify and release shame-based beliefs
We use approaches like:
Sex therapy and psychosexual education
Somatic and polyvagal-informed therapy
EMDR for trauma that impacts sexual expression
Attachment-based and EFT for building relational safety
Narrative therapy to rewrite your erotic story
We are an out-of-network provider and submit claims on your behalf after each session, and you're directly reimbursed by your insurance.
Desire is deeply personal and you deserve a sex life that feels passionate.
Whether you’re ready to explore therapy or need guidance on where to begin, Peak Couples and Sex Therapy is here to support your sexual health and relationship back to connection and desire.
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