Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness

01/13/2026

Pleasure, Play, and Possibility: Happy New Year from RCSW - Check out our January Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/rochestercenterfors*xualwellness/january-2026-newsletter

12/16/2025

Help advance important research on s*xual wellness after neurological conditions or spinal cord injury! 🧠💙

An Occupational Therapy graduate student at Ithaca College is conducting research to better understand how rehabilitative practices impact s*xual satisfaction and engagement for individuals living with neurological conditions or spinal cord injuries.

This study focuses on underrepresented populations and communities, and your voice matters in expanding this critical understanding!

Are you eligible? ✅ 18 years or older ✅ Have a chronic neurologic condition (stroke, TBI, etc.) or spinal cord injury ✅ Were s*xually active prior to injury/condition onset ✅ Have experienced at least one rehabilitation setting ✅ Can read and write in English

Participation Details:
⏱️ Just 15 minutes of your time
🔒 Completely confidential (no identifiable information required
💻 Online survey

Your experiences can help shape better, more inclusive rehabilitative care! Scan the QR code in the image to participate!

Questions? Contact Primary Investigator Annika Hilderbrant at Ahilderbrant@ithaca.edu

12/16/2025

e’re thrilled to recommend “Disability Intimacy” by Alice Wong— a powerful collection of essays that challenges assumptions and opens essential conversations about love, care, and desire in the disability community.

This groundbreaking anthology brings together diverse voices exploring the intersections of disability, s*xuality, and relationships with honesty, vulnerability, and joy!

Here is a link to a book review by our social media intern, Zoë that is posted on our website: https://rochestercenterfors*xualwellness.com/reflections-on-disability-intimacy/

Let’s expand our understanding together 💜

11/27/2025

When trauma lives in the body, it can shape how we experience intimacy, desire, and connection.

Healing is possible. Trauma-informed sensate focus is one tool to help individuals reconnect with their bodies through mindfulness with attention to maintaining safety in the body. The focus remains on experiencing sensations in the present moment.

You deserve to feel safe in your body and in your relationships. If you’re navigating the s*xual effects of trauma, know that specialized support exists. Healing happens at your pace, with compassion and expertise guiding the way 💙

11/17/2025

We’re excited to offer low-cost s*x therapy sessions with our excellent intern, Erin Davis, at Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness. Erin’s goal is to create a space where you feel safe to speak your truth, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, not judgment. Erin is a trauma-informed mental health counseling intern pursuing her mental health counseling graduate degree at St. John Fisher University. In addition to her internship at the Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, she works as a r**e crisis counselor at RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, where she supports survivors and their loved ones in navigating the aftermath of trauma with compassion and care. Call 585-865-3584 or you can get more information at https://rochestercenterfors*xualwellness.com/ for more information!

11/14/2025

Women with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome are nearly 5x more likely to experience s*xual dysfunction, but dryness and pain aren’t the whole story.

Researchers uncover deeper links between PSS, menopause, and s*xual well-being: https://www.issm.info/s*xual-health-headlines/primary-sjoegrens-syndrome-may-increase-the-risk-of-female-s*xual-dysfunction

Your Voice. Your WISH.

11/12/2025

Menopause is a natural part being in an aging body that menstruates and marks the end of a person’s reproductive years. Menopause asks so much of your body and mind, and the most powerful thing you can do is meet yourself with compassion and self-love 💜

Your well-being matters. The hot flashes, sleep changes, mood shifts, and everything in between—they’re real, and they deserve care. Prioritizing yourself means honoring what your body needs right now: rest when you’re tired, movement that feels good, support when you need it, and grace for the days that feel harder, and invest in pleasure in your body as it is.

At Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, we’re here to support every phase of your journey with compassion, expertise, and genuine care!

10/29/2025

Beyond the stereotypes: Can kink and B**M actually support personal growth? 🧠✨

Research suggests yes!

This , we’re opening conversations about why s*xual wellness includes ALL expressions of desire, including kink and B**M!

When practiced consensually and mindfully, B**M can offer unique ways to heal and grow by…

🔹 Building trust and communication skills
🔹 Exploring vulnerability in a controlled, safe environment
🔹 Releasing stress
🔹 Reclaiming agency
🔹 Deepening intimacy and self-awareness

The key? Consent, communication, and community support.

Kink isn’t therapy, but for many, it’s been a powerful tool for self-discovery and connection.

Curious about exploring kink safely? Our practitioners are here to support your journey without judgment.

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10/23/2025

Relationship-specific mindfulness—the practice of being fully present with your partner—does more than strengthen your bond. When we bring mindful awareness to our relationships, we create space for authentic connection. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, noticing, and responding with intention

According to the research, Relationship-Specific Mindfulness (RSM) is considered helpful for enhancing couples’ well-being and navigating the complexities of intimate relationships

Your relationship deserves your presence. And you deserve the well-being that comes from genuine connection 💫

10/21/2025

A chance to participate in research on an important topic!

Please take the Choking Survey! https://surveys.qualtrics.charlotte.edu/jfe/form/SV_eVymRzuDjFqczLU

10/13/2025

Vaginoplasty is about more than physical transformation. It’s about authenticity and reclaiming your relationship with intimacy 💜

For many trans women and non-binary individuals, this procedure can significantly enhance s*xual well-being by creating congruence between body and identity.

At Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, we understand that s*xual wellness is holistic—encompassing physical health, emotional comfort, and the freedom to experience pleasure authentically.

Whether you’re considering gender-affirming surgery, navigating changes in sensation and function, or exploring intimacy post-op, compassionate, specialized care makes all the difference.

Your journey to wholeness deserves support every step of the way ✨

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10/13/2025

🎬✨ We’re thrilled to be a community partner for ’s screening of Only Good Things at the 33rd Annual Rochester LGBTQ+ Fall Film Festival!
Join us on October 12th at 8:45 PM at Little Theatre 1 for an evening of powerful storytelling and community connection

📍 240 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604 🎟️ Tickets available on ImageOut’s website!
See you at the movies! 🌈