Carolina Sexual Wellness Center

10/08/2026

Yep, we talk about this too!

Our goal is not to encourage or discourage any particular relationship structure, but to help you build healthy relationships that work for you. Click the link in our bio to get connected with a therapist if this is the reminder you needed!

10/03/2026

New on the blog! 🌀

Occasional difficulty getting or maintaining an er3ction is a very common experience and doesn't necessarily mean that you have ED. But once it happens, a little voice can start up with "is this going to happen again?" and your attention drifts away from what's actually happening and locks onto monitoring yourself instead. That's how the loop gets going, and the more pressure you put on yourself to perform, the harder it becomes to relax into the moment and feel any pleasure at all.

In this post, Melissa Huff, LCSWA, breaks down what might be contributing to the loop and three things to keep in mind the next time you notice yourself getting in your head about it.
https://www.carolinaswc.org/stuck-in-your-head-during-sex-the-ed-anxiety-loop-explained

09/30/2026

Name a better way to spend a Monday night…we’ll wait 😋

We had a great time celebrating Durham Pride Week with LGBTQ Center of Durham and other wonderful organizations who support s*xual health in our community! They might not have screenings of Heated Rivalry every time (sad, we know), but the LGBTQ Center of Durham offers free STI testing every second Wednesday & 4th Thursday of the month 🌈
Check out their events calendar for more details.

Have a fun & SAFE Pride week!

09/24/2026

Therapy can feel out of reach when cost is a barrier, which is exactly why our STAAR Initiative exists! 🌟

For only $30 for the initial session and $20 for subsequent sessions, clients are able to have access to needed services and can address the issues that are affecting their lives. Our Clinical Interns provide therapy services under the supervision of licensed therapists while gaining experience and training in the s*x and gender therapy niches. It's a win-win!

If cost has been the thing standing between you and support, this is your sign to reach out. Call 919.297.8322 or email [email protected] to get started!

09/21/2026

Durham Pride Week is almost here 🎉 Join us at the Sexual Health Open House on Monday, September 28th from 4:30-7:30pm, hosted by .

Swing by 114 Hunt St for free STI testing, then head to the warehouse for a screening of Heated Rivalry and arts & crafts with . We'll be there with some free swag, ready to answer any questions you might have about s*x-positive and affirming therapy!

09/10/2026

Happy S*xual Health Awareness Month!
Ask most people what "s*xual health" means and you'll likely hear STI testing, protection, or reproductive care, and while all of that is real and does matter, it's only one part of a much bigger picture.

At CSWC, we look at the person and the whole picture 💙

09/02/2026

Curious about k!nk? 😏
Explore mindfully with some of these books, recommended by our team of s*x therapists!

Check out the virtual library on our website for more professionally vetted readings
🔗 Link in bio

08/30/2026

How many times do you pass a mirror today without really looking?

Our newest blog post from therapist Jasmine Warren explores mirror work: a mindfulness practice that helps build body acceptance and quiet self-criticism. She breaks down common myths about body acceptance, the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, and a few gentle exercises to try the next time you catch your reflection.

Read the full post linked here! And if body image has ever gotten in the way of feeling present or comfortable during intimate moments, know that our team is here to help.

Struggling with body image? Learn how mirror work and mindfulness build body neutrality, ease self-criticism, and support intimacy.

08/28/2026

We're so excited to welcome two new faces to our team! Join us in welcoming Zoe and Coleman as Clinical Interns with the STAAR Initiative. 🌟

We're also thrilled that Lupe Muñoz is continuing on with us for her second year!

Through the STAAR Initiative, you can see a Clinical Intern for $20 to $30 per session, with every session supervised by our licensed clinical team. If cost has been a barrier to getting support around intimacy, desire, or your relationships, this is a great place to start.
https://www.carolinaswc.org/staar/

08/21/2026

The messages we receive about s*xuality during our formative years can have a lasting impact, even after our beliefs evolve or change.

Learn more by reading our most recent blog post by S*x Therapist Jasmine Warren:
https://www.carolinaswc.org/how-religious-beliefs-can-impact-sexuality-intimacy/