Be Sex Smart With Alicia Allen

03/09/2022

03/08/2022

✨✨Ok, so I've got an exciting announcement!!! ✨✨
My amazing colleague, Christy Shutok, LMHC, and I have started a Facebook/Networking Group specifically for clinicians who practice in Collier County, Florida: Collier County Clinicians - Therapists, Counselors, & Psychologists

We hope to build a solid community of support, opportunities to network, and make new connections. We look forward to building this group, and meeting in person in the near future!

To join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265181899111800/?ref=share

03/06/2022

If you’ve seen the latest season of Love is Blind on Netflix then you’re probably feeling like an expert in identifying relationship red flags by now🙊 But it can be hard to notice these things when you are the one in the relationship!

Whether you’re in a new relationship or a long-term situation, it’s never a bad time to take a moment to pause and assess how things are really going⏸👀

Relationships are ever-evolving, and dynamics can change, so here are some quick red flags to look out for.

If you notice some of these with your partner, don’t brush them off and just expect them to resolve themselves! Try to address them directly and remember your boundaries and your WORTH👑

02/14/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day!💗 We hope everyone is feeling extra loved today, whether you’re celebrating with someone special, with friends or family, or just treating yourself to some quality self-care.

As with any holiday, social media can feel a bit overwhelming for some of us on this day. Our feeds will be filled with proclamations of love - fancy dinners, flowers, boxes of chocolates, etc.

We hope that these reminders help keep any anxious thoughts at bay, so that you can truly enjoy your Valentine’s Day in whatever way you choose! 💐🍫🥂

02/05/2022

If we had to choose only 3 relationship tips… it would be these👆And it’s no coincidence that they ALL revolve around communication!

It may sound cliche, but communication is key in EVERY type of relationship🗣

The effect of miscommunication (or just lack of communication) can rear its ugly head in everyday situations - even those that don’t seem worth fighting about.

For example, if you find yourself and your partner starting fights about little things like household duties, running late for social events, or even just the way each other drives, it might be time to take a step back, reflect on what is or isn’t being said, and have a real conversation about the root of the issue🧐

It’s okay to cry and feel frustrated when hashing these things out, just try to ensure that everything being said is honest, helpful, and respectful💗

Remember, healthy relationships are about partnership and teamwork. Communication skills are something that BOTH partners need to actively work on to improve🫂

01/22/2022

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Thank you Master Thich Nhat Hanh 🙏🏽
I will attend to the flowers and the leaves to see you in these forms and smile.

01/06/2022

Hope everyone has been settling into 2022 this past week!🥳

We’re super excited to bring more content to this page this year - this is just a quick preview of what we have in store👀

Are there any specific topics YOU would like to see more educational posts about in 2022?? Let us know in the comments below👇

Here’s to a fresh start, new challenges, new lessons, and so much growth ahead❤️

12/25/2021

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May you all have a blessed and peaceful day❤️💚

11/05/2021

Kicking off your weekend with a little s*x ed❤️ Swipe to learn!

Finding out that you have herpes might initally feel like a major setback in your romantic and/or s*xual life. The reality is, there are billions of people worldwide that are living with herpes and having successful s*x-filled relationships💑

Though there is no current cure for herpes, there are ways you can keep symptoms under control and ultimately keep yourself and your partner safe👍

There is, unfortunately, a TON of stigma around this topic, and not all potential partners will be understanding, so it's important to remember that STDs/STIs are nothing to be ashamed of. If disclosing your herpes to a potential partner generates a negative or judgmental response from them, you can attempt to educate and reassure, but remember that there are millions of people out there who will accept you exactly as you are🤗

11/02/2021

When your dissertation chair is THE QUEEN!

10/26/2021

Each year during the last full week of October we celebrate As*xual Awareness Week!💜

As*xuality is an essential part of the s*xuality spectrum that can often be left out of LGBTQ+ conversations and misunderstood by many. Similar to bis*xuality, as*xuality can often be dismissed as "not real" by folks who are unfamiliar with it, likely because these s*xual preferences can seem more ambiguous than heteros*xuality or homos*xuality. It is important that we spread education and validation for this group of the LGBTQ+ community, just as we do for all the others🌈

According to the study cited in this post, as*xual individuals (sometimes called "aces" for short) report feeling similar levels of social support, well-being, life satisfaction, and connection with the LGBTQ+ community as non-as*xual LGBTQ+ people; however, they do report more everyday discrimination and stigma than non-as*xual LGBTQ+ people.

📚📝On the last slide we have shared some quick resources for learning more about as*xuality - always remember to keep an open mind and be kind!

Sending lots of love to all our aces this week, and every week🤗