We know that dating is hard, though, and that we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to “get it right.” While there’s no wrong way to show up as yourself, we wanted to help take some of the pressure off for those times you’re getting ready for your next first date.

Every relationship experiences conflict–not just romantic relationship ones either. Think of your other social, platonic, professional, or familial relationships–there have been moments of conflict in those too right? Learning to navigate conflict in a healthy way is crucial for developing and sustaining healthy relationships.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Jay Deitcher at Vox about how to stay friends with your ex.

The one penis policy is precisely what it sounds like–it means within a relationship there can be one penis. One of the reasons OPP is viewed negatively within polyamorous communities, particularly queer ones, is because of the dynamic the OPP typically implies within heteronormative relationships.

While safe words are thought of mainly as something used in kink spaces, incorporating them into your sex life can be a good practice for anyone, including people who aren’t interested in exploring kink! Here are the basics of what you need to know.

Like gender or sexuality–there’s an entire spectrum of relationship formats out there. We’ve put together the following list on some of the most common open relationship formats, and what they mean.

Whether you need help getting to the root of your shame before reaching out, or just need the assurance that overcoming that shame is possible, we’ve got you covered. We also have practical information including choosing a modality, how to find an affirming therapist, and what you should do to prepare for your first therapy session–whether in person or virtual.

When you're overwhelmed, you cannot live fully in the present moment and enjoy all the good things about being different, such as hot sex, your chosen family, your community, and various other moments of queer joy. So here are some mindfulness tips to bring you back to the present when you feel overwhelmed.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Catherine Pearson at the New York Times about what questions to ask your partner to strengthen your relationship.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Gabrielle Kassel at Folx Health about queer family building and the option of co-parenting.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Gabrielle Kassel at Folx Health about the basics of queer family building.

It can be hard to decide you want to get back into dating again–while it can definitely be a fun, valuable experience when done intentionally, connecting with others is hard and requires a lot of vulnerability! It can feel a little daunting to jump back into it, especially if you’re out of practice.

To help you out, we’ve gathered 10 of our old blogs on dating and all the things that come with it–from communicating your sexual history to being intentional with your dating and relationship style, we’ve got insight for you.

Check out G&STC Director Jesse Kahn talking with Amanda Smith at Get Me Giddy about understanding the root of your body’s sexual pain.

Check out G&STC’s Director Jesse Kahn talking with Daniel Sher at Between Us Clinic about using hypnosis to treat Erectile Dysfunction.