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When Should You Feel Guilty?

May 23, 2018 by Jill Whitney Leave a Comment

It never feels good to feel guilty. Most of us like to think of ourselves as good people who do the right thing and treat other people well. So when we’ve done something wrong, or worry we have, it’s unpleasant. But how do you know if you should feel guilty? How do you know if […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: emotions, guilt, relationships

Is Your Inner Voice Ruining Your Sex Life?

May 5, 2016 by Jill Whitney Leave a Comment

Sex is supposed to feel good. Unfortunately, sometimes the internal voices we all have in our heads can get in the way. Even with a loved and loving partner, we can be running an internal soundtrack that keeps us from enjoying the experience. When it comes to sex, there are two main kinds of unhelpful […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured Tagged With: guilt, relationships, sex, sex problems

Sex and Shame: What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Feel Ashamed About

May 15, 2015 by Jill Whitney Leave a Comment

Shame is one of those awful words. No one likes feeling ashamed, ever. Some people’s early learning about sex involves so much shame and judgment that they want to reject the whole guilt idea altogether. One worldview sees many things related to sexuality as shameful, and another says there’s nothing to be ashamed of, ever. […]

Filed Under: Everyone, Featured, For Parents of Teens and Preteens Tagged With: guilt, integrity, sex, shame

With Birds & Bees, Questions Matter as Much as Answers

With Birds & Bees, Questions Matter as Much as Answers

Hey, Parents: Having a Good Sex Life Is Good for Your Kids

Hey, Parents: Having a Good Sex Life Is Good for Your Kids

Casual Sex: Is It Right for You?

Casual Sex: Is It Right for You?

What Happens on the Bus Shouldn’t Stay on the Bus

What Happens on the Bus Shouldn’t Stay on the Bus

Two Secrets to Successful Resolutions

Two Secrets to Successful Resolutions

Can You Be a Feminist and an At-Home Mom?

Can You Be a Feminist and an At-Home Mom?

TalkStarter for Teens: What Was Hard for You as a Teen

TalkStarter for Teens: What Was Hard for You as a Teen

Men, Women, & Self-Pleasuring

Men, Women, & Self-Pleasuring

Ghosting, Other Dating Trends, and Humans

Ghosting, Other Dating Trends, and Humans

Why Are Gender Pronouns Changing?

Why Are Gender Pronouns Changing?

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Jill Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to improving communication about relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. Learn more about her and her practice at Green Tree Professional Counseling.

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