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AVID Intimacy, LLC

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AVID Intimacy, LLC

We’re a Chicago-based practice that specializes in relationship and s*x therapy.

09/26/2025

Words of wisdom from Sonya Renee Taylor… we don’t need to have all the answers. There’s a beauty in being in a state of “becoming”.

06/01/2025

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Here’s to celebrating the beauty of LGBTQIA+ love and progress while also standing up strong for how far we still need to go.

❤️ We see you.
🧡 We hear you.
💛 We support you.
💚 We stand up for you.

Intersectionality is one of our top priorities, both in and out of our practice.

AVID is a safe space for people of all gender identities and s*xual orientations.

This month and ongoing, we hope your celebrations are joyous and your spirits remain strong.

05/28/2025

Today is National Ma********on Day, and we hope you’re celebrating ✨

Whether self-pleasure is a usual part of your daily routine or you’re still figuring out how to get comfortable with it, your intentions are what matter most.

Here’s to discovering a little bit more all the time about your one-of-a-kind sensuality. 🥂

05/26/2025

We’re a 100% judgment-free zone for people to explore the depths of their s*xuality, desires, and areas they need to heal. 🤍 These are some of the common s*xual areas that we help people with, but everyone is different. We’d love to hear from you and chat about how we can help.

05/23/2025

Our very own Rachel Zar (@?) recently shared her expertise for ! For Cosmo’s State of the Union on S*x After 60, Rachel shared her experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist regarding how the world of s*x after 60 typically looks and feels.

From the article:

“What we’ve seen in those who remain s*xually active after 60 is that they tend to report s*x gets better with age,” says Rachel Zar, PhD, a s*x therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist in Chicago. And the survey results prop that up: 60 percent of us who are having s*x say that, yes, we enjoy our hanky-panky just as much—or more!—as we did 10 years ago. “A lot of the reasons are increased confidence about communicating and increased knowledge and awareness about themselves.”

We loooove to hear this. Read the full piece from the link in our bio 📚

05/20/2025

How do you know if you and your therapist are a good match? 💭

For starters, it should feel natural. Sure – the first session or two might make you a little nervous (totally normal!) but as time goes on, talking together should feel like speaking with someone you trust deeply.

You should also…

🗣️ Feel free to share everything that’s on your mind without fear of judgement
👁️ Feel that you and your experiences are their full focus
💜 Feel heard and respected

We’re firm believers that (in theory) your therapist should be someone who's company you would enjoy outside of the therapy space if you were to randomly meet them on the street.

We begin all potential therapy partnerships with a free 15-minute consultation to make sure we both feel aligned before continuing. Send us a message to set up a time 📧

05/17/2025

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 🏳️‍🌈 ♥️ 🏳️‍⚧️

LGBTQIA+ communities need our support more than ever with rights increasingly under attack. This day (IDAHOBIT for short) celebrates inclusivity and gender expression, but also brings awareness to the ongoing fight for safety and equality.

Learn more about IDAHOBIT and ways to get involved by visiting may17.org or on Instagram . You can also tap the link in our bio to access their website easily.

05/12/2025

Showing up for your partner when you’re feeling stuck in a mental health rut can be really difficult. It can affect our relationships by…

⚪️ Creating emotional unavailability
⚪️ Diminishing our confidence
⚪️ Decreasing libido and desire for intimacy
⚪️ Making us fear being a burden to our partners
⚪️ Causing communication challenges
⚪️ Making it hard to remain in the present moment

So what can you do?

Mental health isn’t one size fits all – so the answer is different for each individual. You can, however, start to dig at the roots of the causes, uncovering what you need to do in life to feel your best and live authentically.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month (organized by the National Alliance on Mental health, ), but we’re all about talking it out 365 days of the year. We’re here for you if you decide that therapy is the right path forward.

05/08/2025

Meet Yedidia Hubbard: AMFT, MA, Individual and Relationships Therapist at AVID.

In Yedidia’s words: “We can slow down together to listen to the messages from your emotions, body sensations, fantasies, experiences, imagination, and more. Some of this can require broadening your tolerance for emotional experiences. To do this, I draw mainly from the experiential methods of Emotionally Focused Therapy or Internal Family Systems for parts work. I believe you are the expert in your experience, so my goal is to move with you in sorting out what's being communicated.”

Yedidia specializes in:

• Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
• Identity Development
• Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• S*x & intimacy issues

”Therapy can be the regular touch point that supports the changes you're making in your daily life. None of us may know what will show up in each session, but there will always be space to laugh, cry, breathe, and slow down to listen to what comes next.”

Curious about what therapy at AVID is like, or want to connect with Yedidia? Contact us via DM or email us at hello@avidintimacy.com 📧

05/05/2025

May is National Ma********on Month 🎉 If you need a new reason to celebrate, we did some research on the latest and greatest gender-inclusive vibrators…

In no particular order:

01. Lelo Sona 2 Cruise from
02. WeVibe Nova 2 from
03. Coconu Wave Massager from
04. Unbound Bender from
05. B-Vibe Vibrating Snug Plug from .social
06. Mystery Vibe Tenuto Mini from

Happy self-celebrations, everyone ✨

05/01/2025

Let’s talk about this one…

”I’m sorry you feel that way.”

It’s a really common “apology” that isn’t an actual apology.

So what’s wrong with it? Well, a few things:

🚫 It doesn’t show understanding
🚫 It doesn’t acknowledge the person’s feelings
🚫 It lacks personal accountability

It’s an attempt to end a conflict without taking any responsibility for one’s role in the conflict.

Now, by contrast: “I’m sorry I hurt you.”

✅ Acknowledges that the person’s feelings are hurt
✅ Provides understanding that you’ve hurt them
✅ Takes accountability

It might seem nit-picky, but our words matter. Apologies should always come from an organic space, so if you don’t feel like apologizing – then it’s a sign that you aren’t fully understanding or empathizing with your partner’s position yet.

04/28/2025

As if a great or**sm wasn’t reason enough, solo s*x can also lead to better partnered s*x…

✨ Here’s why ✨

💫 It can make you more confident.

Getting in touch with yourself (literally) not only feels good, but can also help you become more s*xually confident by deepening your self-connection. Not to mention, it definitely boosts feel-good endorphins each time.

🧘‍♂️ You learn to understand your body better.

Self-exploration during solo s*x helps us understand what we like and don’t like. The pressure, angles, techniques – everyone is different and touch is never one-size-fits-all. By better understanding your body, you can help partners understand you too.

💭 You can test new things solo first.

Safely experimenting during solo s*x is a great way to figure out which new sensations and experiences are for you. Maybe you’ve been curious about playing with different temperatures 🧊 or toys, but you feel too awkward to do it with someone else. Solo s*x is a great opportunity to give new sensations a test run.

🗣️ It helps you communicate.

All of the above can make you a better communicator. A boosted self-confidence plus a deeper understanding of your body is a winning combination that translates wonderfully into partnered s*x.

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939 W North Avenue Suite 750
Chicago, IL
60642

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13126000409

Website

http://www.avidintimacy.com/

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