There is this fascinating belief called “declinism” which is the general belief that society or institutions are trending downwards. Though this is in no small part due to cognitive bias having us believe that the past was perfect and the future is bleak, there is no denying that lack of community is taking its toll […]

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December 30, 2024

How to Build and Foster Community

How to build and foster true community by GETSOME.

Is everyone sick of talking about AI yet? It’s been almost two years since ChatGPT became a publicly accessible AI tool, and since then the industry has blown up. We’ve seen AI startups come and go, constant discourse about whether or not AI is going to steal all of our jobs, and most recently, an […]

Sex Education Resources, Shame & Sex

December 16, 2024

How AI Will Impact Sex Therapy

How will AI impact the field of sex therapy? From GETSOME by Michelle Fischler

If you’ve been feeling anxious about the results of the recent election in the United States, you’re not alone. The near-immediate spike in search terms like “change my vote,” plus a 1,500% increase in Americans researching how to leave the U.S., points towards a population that is scared for their rights—including reproductive freedom—being stripped away.  […]

Sex & Relationships, Sex Education Resources, Shame & Sex

December 2, 2024

How the US Election Will Impact Sexual Health

An image used to promote GETSOME's blog on the impact on the field of sexual health from the 2024 United States Election

You’ve heard us say it before, and you’ll hear us say it again—learning how to effectively communicate with your partner is the key to a happy relationship and a pleasurable sex life. But it goes without saying that communication isn’t always as easy as it seems. Sometimes in a relationship it feels like your partner […]

Sex & Relationships

November 18, 2024

A Guide to Effectively Communicating with Your Partner

How to effectively communicate with your partner by GETSOME.

With the holiday season approaching, you might be thinking about treating yourself or someone you love to a new toy. There is an endless amount of fantastic vibrators, wands, dildos, and accessories available these days, to the point where it can be difficult to choose!  So, with a little help from our friend Carlyle Jansen, […]

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November 4, 2024

Pleasure for Every Price Range: 16 Toys We’re Loving Right Now

Sex toys for every price range, body, gender, and ability

Body image and sexual shame are two deeply intertwined issues that have an overwhelming effect on many people’s lives and relationships (with both themselves and their sexual/romantic partners). This connection can create a challenging and seemingly inescapable cycle that impacts self-esteem, intimacy, and overall well being.  If you are suffering from negative body image feeding […]

Shame & Sex

October 21, 2024

Overcoming Negative Body Image and Sexual Shame

The link between negative body image and the experience of sexual shame for the GETSOME blog.

In August, pint-sized pop star Sabrina Carpenter released her album Short n’ Sweet. In typical Carpenter fashion, the album has no shortage of innuendo and not-so-innuendo. One song in particular keeps getting stuck in our heads—Bed Chem. Not to be confused with “chem sex” (which is an entirely different post in itself, let us know […]

Recommendations, Sex Education Resources

October 7, 2024

How to Have Better “Bed Chem”

How to have better Bed Chem inspired by Sabrina Carpenter Short n Sweet album for GETSOME's most recent blog post

After a sexual encounter, you might expect to feel empowered or elated. But instead, you feel sad, anxious, and even shameful. At times, these feelings might even be strong enough that you avoid sex altogether, maybe even shying away from sex as a topic of conversation because the feelings of shame are so strong.  If […]

Shame & Sex

September 23, 2024

Why do I feel shame after sex?

An image used to promote GETSOME's blog on the impact on the field of sexual health from the 2024 United States Election

In May of 2024, the dating app Bumble made headlines and ruffled feathers for a campaign targeted towards women. The billboards that cropped up in the Los Angeles area urged women to take another chance at sex and dating, with one billboard reading “You know full well a vow of celibacy is not the answer.” […]

Sex Q&A

September 9, 2024

Abstinence in 2024: The Growing Trend of Going ‘Boy Sober’

An image used to promote GETSOME's blog about Gen-z going boy sober.

Learning about sex, sexuality, desire, and overcoming shame is an ongoing journey that we take over the course of our entire lives. Whether you’re wanting to expand your worldview, embrace your own identity, support a loved one, or understand and overcome your own feelings of sexual shame, having access to reliable resources is crucial.  Over […]

Sex Education Resources

August 26, 2024

86+ Resources to Learn About Sex, Sexuality, and Overcoming Shame

Resources for learning about sex, sexuality, and sexual shame.