Sexual health after the 2024 U.S. election is under threat—and if you’ve been feeling anxious about the results, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learning about sex, sexuality, desire, and unshaming sex is a lifelong journey. Whether you’re wanting to expand your worldview, embrace your own identity, support a loved one, or finally let go of the shame you were taught to carry—unshaming sex doesn’t happen all at once. It happens through curiosity, reflection, and trusted tools that meet […]

Marked by newfound freedom and independence, going off to college is an exciting transitional period in the lives of young adults. In addition to exploring new academic horizons and meeting new friends, college also introduces young adults to the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and societal pressures. For many, this is both an exhilarating and nerve-wracking […]

Feelings of shame during sexual interactions are more pervasive and common than you may think. If you find yourself turning inward, unable to be fully present during sex, or suffering from lingering feelings of shame and anxiety before, during, and after intimacy, you are absolutely not alone in those feelings. Sexual shame can manifest itself […]

At GETSOME, we know sexuality is a journey, not a destination. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the most common sexuality questions answered by therapists and educators—so you can explore identity, change, and self-acceptance without shame. Exploring sexuality is something we celebrate every single day here at GETSOME. Pride Month is a beautiful reminder, but […]

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Here at GETSOME, conversations about sex, shame, and addiction aren’t uncommon. That’s because the three factors combined can feed into one another and lead to detrimental mental and physical health issues. “Sex Addiction” is a term that gets thrown around a lot in our culture, often in reference to a person with a very high […]

Unshame your story. Reclaim your confidence. Reclaiming sexual confidence starts with acknowledging where shame lives—in your body, your story, and your beliefs. This post offers a step-by-step guide to unshaming sex, reconnecting with your desire, and building a relationship with sex that feels safe, grounded, and truly yours. What Is Sexual Shame? Sexual shame is […]