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Looking at yourself from the outside—this image captures the emotional disconnection that often accompanies feeling numb during sex. A moment of reflection, not presence.

Shame & Sex, Sex & Relationships

June 8, 2025

5 Actionable Steps to Reconnect When You Feel Numb During Sex

llustration of a woman hovering above her physical body on a bed, symbolizing dissociation or emotional numbness during sex

Sexual Dynamics That Went Down in Season 3, Episode 5 of White Lotus White Lotus and sexual shame collide in one of the most compelling storylines of the new season—and if you’re in the sex therapy world like I am, you’ll understand why. A client-worthy confession unravels onscreen through the character of Frank, a celibate […]

Sex & Relationships, Shame & Sex

April 2, 2025

Season 3, Episode 5 of White Lotus Just Got Wild — and Weirdly Real About Sex, Power, and Shame

White lotus flower floating in dark water, symbolizing the unshaming of taboo desires like feminization fetishes and the complexity of sexual shame in relationships

Research shows that sexual shame affects a significant portion of adults, impacting everything from our self-image to our closest relationships. Whether these feelings stem from upbringing, culture, or lived experiences, we can all agree that we would rather keep shame out of our most vulnerable and intimate moments. Yet there it is, like the worst […]

Shame & Sex

February 3, 2025

Overcoming Sexual Shame: A Guide for Couples and Individuals

An image of a man and a woman passionately kissing, used for the GETSOME blog post on addressing shame with your partner.

What does virginity mean in today’s world, and why does the definition still matter? Throughout history, this concept has undergone dramatic transformations. In ancient times, virginity was often viewed as a form of property, tied to women’s marriage value and family honour. During the Middle Ages, it became deeply entwined with religious purity. By the […]

Sex Q&A, Shame & Sex

January 27, 2025

What Does Virginity Mean—Really?

Two silhouetted figures appear close and intimate under a softly lit sheet, evoking a sense of curiosity, secrecy, and tender connection.

From loneliness to legal risks, here’s what AI could mean for sexual wellness Is everyone sick of talking about AI yet? How about A.I in sex therapy? 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, […]

Sex Education Resources, Shame & Sex

December 16, 2024

6 Things To Know About the Future of A.I in Sex Therapy

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

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

Unshaming Sex: How to Overcome Sexual Shame and Reclaim Your Story

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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, Sex & Relationships

September 9, 2024

Going Boy Sober: Why More Women Are Choosing Abstinence Over Apps

Gen-z friends smiling about testing out the boy sober trend

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 […]

Sex Education Resources, Erection Anxiety, Recommendations, Sex & Relationships, Shame & Sex

August 26, 2024

Unshaming Sex: 86+ Essential Resources to Reclaim Pleasure

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

This summer is already proving to be a scorcher for just about everyone. Though it varies for everyone, the consensus over here at GETSOME is that when it’s too hot to step outside without looking like you jumped in a swimming pool, your desire to be touched by someone else goes down… significantly. But the […]

Sex Education Resources

July 1, 2024

How to Have Your Best Summer Sex

A photo of a person who is wet and in a swimsuit. For GETSOME podcast's "How to Have Your Best Summer Sex" blog post.

So, we know where babies come from and we’re ready to learn MORE.  The good news is that there is so much to explore in the world of sex, sexuality, eroticism, and pleasure. So if you’re like us and hungry to learn more, you’re in luck. Your sex education literally never has to end. The […]

Sex Education Resources

May 20, 2024

Our Favorite Sex Education Resources for Adults