Be Known

04/28/2026

Finished co-leading a SAR (S3xual Attitudes Reassessment) for the first time! Thanks .lilla for being such an amazing co-leader! It was great to help these amazing clinicians explore biases and grow in new ways! If you’re ever interested in spending a weekend challenging your own s3xual biases with a cohort of cool folks, DM me!

04/20/2026

A few folks from our team hosted a women’s Love & Libido retreat this weekend. We had an amazing time creating space for women to slow down, get into their bodies, connect in community, and get back in touch with their er@tic selves. Looking forward to having another one soon!!

04/10/2026

We're teaming up with Queen City Pelvic Health for a free evening of connection and networking and we'd love for you to join us!

If you're a therapist, PT, OT, medical provider, or s*xual wellness professional of any kind, this is a night made for you. Come meet other passionate professionals, swap ideas, and build community with people who understand this work.

April 23rd | 6:30–8:30 PM
MadTree Parks and Rec
Free — RSVP at https://forms.gle/wGf43po914MZZhALA

04/06/2026

IN-PERSON SAR WEEKEND IN CINCY✨
Join Kristen Lilla & Julie Labanz for a powerful 15-hour, AASECT-approved SAR designed to challenge, expand, and deepen your lens on s*x, identity, and the systems that shape us.

Through group discussion, journaling, and facilitated dialogue, you’ll explore your own values, biases, and beliefs around s*xuality, identity, intimacy, power, and culture.
This is for s*x therapists and any therapist, educator, or healer who works with people navigating shame, relationships, or identity. (Which is… most of us.)
We’ll explore:
⚡️ Cybers*xuality & digital intimacy
⚡️ Colonization of s*xuality
⚡️ Race, gender, class & systemic impact
⚡️ How your lens impacts the room
📍 Cincinnati, OH
🗓️ April 24 (4pm start) – April 26 (end by 2pm)

💬 Sliding scale & scholarship options available
Come ready to reflect, challenge your lens, and grow alongside a brave group of peers.
Link with more details and to sign up:

Join Kristen Lilla and Julie Labanz for an in-person Sexual Attitude Reassessment April 24-26 in Cincinnati, OH. Approved for 15 AASECT CEs

01/06/2026

Looking for a low-barrier, s*x-positive group to recommend to clients struggling with desire, stress, or s*xual shame?

Come As You Are is a free, 6-week virtual therapy group grounded in Emily Nagoski’s work and facilitated by Sara Molony at Be Known. The group supports women-identified clients in understanding desire, reducing shame, and building a more compassionate relationship with their bodies and pleasure — without pressure to “fix” anything.

This can be a helpful adjunct to individual therapy or a gentle entry point for clients who aren’t quite ready for 1:1 s*x therapy.

🗓 Tuesdays, Feb 3–Mar 10 | 7–8:30 PM EST

📍 Virtual | OH & KY residents

💸 Free

Feel free to share with clients who may benefit — full details and referral info here:

👉 https://beknowntherapy.com/services/come-as-you-are-group/

10/15/2024

✨ Curious about watersports? 💦 In our latest blog, we explore urolagnia with an open, s3x-positive lens. Whether you’re simply curious or looking for ways to explore this kink safely and consensually, we’ve got you covered. Let’s normalize talking about pleasure without shame. 💛

Read more on our website now! 🔗

10/03/2024

The perfect gift does exist! Thanks to my lovely friends and for making an awesome crochet v*lva to help with seggs education with clients! 🥰

09/16/2024

🎉 Say hello to our new intern, Kayla! 🎉

Kayla is a student at the University of Kentucky, working towards her Masters in Social Work and is passionate about helping folks communicate better, explore their s3xuality, and shake off guilt and shame. She's all about creating a safe, affirming space for everyone—especially if you're navigating the unique challenges of military life or breaking free from stigmas around s3xuality and kink.

Kayla’s accepting new clients, so if you're ready to embrace your authentic self, she’s here to help you thrive! 💪✨

👉 Book a session now at https://buff.ly/3XJZxWG

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09/12/2024

Ever heard of "brakes" when it comes to intimacy? 🛑 In Emily Nagoski’s work, brakes are those thoughts, feelings, or situations that can slow down or halt our s*xual desire. These are some common ones we hear in therapy. Identifying your brakes is key to understanding what's holding you back. We have to ease off the brakes before we can apply accelerators, so it’s important to address these first when working on cultivating desire!

Choose just one of your brakes and create an action plan to address it. Small steps can make a big difference! 💛

09/10/2024

I was recently asked to write my response to the top 3 s*x positions for a blog and the recipient wanted me to change my responses to be more specific. I told them that erectile disappointment is very nuanced and I always customize my approach for each of my clients and it wouldn’t be possible (or ethical, IMO) to make a blanket recommendation of three positions that are “best” for ED outside of what I provided. So I decided to write my own blog with my original responses to the request. Check it out at the link in the bio to see my recommendations! ***r

06/24/2024

Since we often don’t get proper s*x education in the U.S. it’s unsurprising that if people don’t know the difference between their v_lva and v_gina, they may not know how to clean each part.

The v_gina is an excellent self-cleaner. It naturally maintains a healthy balance of bacteria and pH levels to keep itself clean.

The v_vla, on the other hand, can be treated like any other external body part that we clean. You can gently cleanse your v_lva with water and should avoid harsh soaps or douches. Embrace your body’s natural abilities to take care of itself. 🌿❤️