Martha Kauppi

Martha Kauppi Every therapist should talk about s*x in therapy.

04/23/2026

Have you ever had the experience in an argument with your partner where you want to just give in to what they want, just to keep the peace? That isn't really differentiation, it's really just people pleasing, and it's not effictive in making an agreement between partners.

04/16/2026

Nothing kills desire faster than pressure, whether from your partner or from inside you. In this video, I share an idea about how to address this dynamic in therapy.

04/10/2026

Fun fact: I still blush red when I talk about anatomy. How long have I been a s*x therapist? So yeah, don't beat yourself up if you're struggling with some of the topics you're discussing with your clients. We're all human!

04/06/2026

What do you do if a client says "I don't know" during a session? How do you respond and keep making progress? Watch the video for my response.

"Healing body image is often a part of my work as a s*x therapist and a couples therapist. There are all sorts of ways t...
04/03/2026

"Healing body image is often a part of my work as a s*x therapist and a couples therapist. There are all sorts of ways that negative body image can hurt a relationship. If you don’t love your body, it will be hard to be comfortable being naked in front of another person, or being touched in certain places, or being in certain positions." -Martha Kauppi

How much do your clients know about consent? I’d guess that a lot of them know that it’s important — but probably don’t ...
04/01/2026

How much do your clients know about consent? I’d guess that a lot of them know that it’s important — but probably don’t know the relationship skills that make real consent possible. My webinar “Consent: Getting Beyond Yes Means Yes” is all about what goes into good communication about s*x, and how to help your clients get there.
https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/consent-webinar

On Saturday, there was another round of No Kings protests around the US, and I went with JoAnne to the one here in Madis...
03/31/2026

On Saturday, there was another round of No Kings protests around the US, and I went with JoAnne to the one here in Madison. Kristy was there too, but there were too many people and we didn't meet up! A good problem to have. Here are some of our favorite signs!

03/30/2026

What do you do when one of your clients is really mad about the situation? Do you push them, or do you push their partner? Watch the video for more!

Last week, in our podcast, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and I explored the thorny issue of when clients want to be friends (o...
03/27/2026

Last week, in our podcast, Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and I explored the thorny issue of when clients want to be friends (or more) with their therapist. How do we handle such situations with compassion and clear boundaries? This is just one of the many fascinating topics we are covering in the podcast. Tune in at the link below for more!
https://www.instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/untangling-intimacy

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