Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness

Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness We are confidential, open-minded, comprehensive and whole-person centered

Feeling close to your partner but not sure if you feel committed? You’re not alone. There’s actually a name for it 💙Rese...
03/05/2026

Feeling close to your partner but not sure if you feel committed? You’re not alone. There’s actually a name for it 💙

Research shows that for fearful avoidant individuals, closeness can trigger a push-pull conflict where you crave intimacy while you simultaneously pull away from it.

Unlike dismissing avoidants, who can lean into closeness once it’s established, fearful avoidants often remain stuck in relational ambivalence even when the love is real.

The good news? Awareness is the first step toward change 🌱

At the Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, we support individuals and couples in understanding their attachment patterns and building the secure, fulfilling relationships they deserve!

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Packing 101Whether you’re curious about packers for the first time or looking to find the right fit, there’s no wrong wa...
02/26/2026

Packing 101

Whether you’re curious about packers for the first time or looking to find the right fit, there’s no wrong way to do it. Between soft packers, STPs, and pack-and-play, the options are out there. Your body, your choice, your comfort. 💙

We’re always here to answer your questions in a safe, affirming space.

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“Wait... did that count as s*x?”If you’ve asked yourself this after a sapphic experience, you’re not alone. Heteronormat...
02/20/2026

“Wait... did that count as s*x?”

If you’ve asked yourself this after a sapphic experience, you’re not alone. Heteronormative s*x-ed fails to validate non-penetrative intimacy.

The truth: ANY direct ge***al contact counts as s*x for women who have s*x with women.

At Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, we offer LGBTQ-affirming care that reflects your actual experiences. DM us to learn more. 🏳️‍🌈

📢 Help advance health research in Rochester!The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness is partnering with SMSNA to recruit...
02/13/2026

📢 Help advance health research in Rochester!

The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness is partnering with SMSNA to recruit participants for an important research study on ejaculatory and or****ic function.

Are you experiencing premature ej*******on, delayed ej*******on, anorgasmia, anej*******on, dysorgasmia, or dysej*******on?

What’s involved:
💰 Earn up to $175 for your time
⏱️ Answer 30 questions about your intimate health
📱 Complete questionnaires over 3 years
👥 Optional partner participation ($25 compensation)

Your #

📲 Scan the QR code in the image or DM us to learn more!

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Stress doesn’t just live in your mind, it shows up in your body, your nervous system, and your intimate life. 💜When stre...
02/11/2026

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind, it shows up in your body, your nervous system, and your intimate life. 💜
When stress levels are high, pleasure and connection can feel harder to access. That’s why simple, body-based tools can make a real difference.
Swipe through to learn a four-step, anywhere-accessible approach to stress reduction, with grounding, breathing, self-soothing, and visualization, designed to help calm your nervous system and create space for intimacy and pleasure. 🌿🔥💧💨
For further information about ther**eutic methods like these and how they can apply to your s*xual life, contact us at *xualwellness. *xualwellness

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

e’re thrilled to recommend “Disability Intimacy” by Alice Wong— a powerful collection of essays that challenges assumpti...
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 💜

When trauma lives in the body, it can shape how we experience intimacy, desire, and connection.Healing is possible. Trau...
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 💙

We’re excited to offer low-cost s*x therapy sessions with our excellent intern, Erin Davis, at Rochester Center for Sexu...
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!

Menopause is a natural part being in an aging body that menstruates and marks the end of a person’s reproductive years. ...
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!

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625 Panorama Trail Building 3 Ste 200
Rochester, NY
14625

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