What is a Healthy Sex Drive?

Wit & Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno

Our Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.

Resources from the Show

Services

• Book a Therapy Session with Reuben Steele

• Get More Healthy Dating Tips from Dr. Alexis on Aura Health App

• Whitman Walker Clinic

• Trevor Project

• Sex Addicts Anonymous Program

Videos

• Mia Khalifa: "Porn is not reality" BBC HARDtalk (24 mins)

Books

• Out of the Shadow

• In the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior by Patrick J. Carnes, David Delmonico & Elizabeth Griffen

• Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior by Patrick Carnes, David Delmonico & Elizabeth Griffen

• Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction by Gary Wilson

Articles

• Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory – 13 (CSBI-13) Dr. Eli Coleman and Dr. Michael Miner Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of Minnesota

• Is Your Sex Drive Normal? Probably.

• The CERTS Model of Healthy Sex: Consent, Equality, Respect, Trust, and Safety

• Sexual Health Research Lab

Clinical Considerations

• A comparison of DSM and ICD classifications of mental disorder

• ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics: 6C72 Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder

• Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder in the ICD-11

• MayoClinic: Compulsive sexual behavior

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GUESTS

Reuben Steele, LICSW - Wit & Reason

Reuben Steele, LICSW - He/Him

Clinical Licensed Psychotherapist

Reuben (he/him) believes that people can transform their thoughts, feelings, lives & relationships when provided with the right support. Newfound strength, resilience & growth often emerge from places where deep hurt & pain once existed. Reuben’s therapeutic style incorporates compassion, kindness, hope, humor & spirituality. He strives to create a welcoming & safe environment to help reduce fear & make it easier to share. Seeking help is a sign of strength & courage that Reuben acknowledges & celebrates.

He provides psychotherapy services at Wit and Reason specializing in Depression; Anxiety; Stress Management; Suicidal Ideation; Trauma; Racial Based issues (minorities) ; Self-Esteem; Relationship Challenges; Behavioral Addictions; Men’s Issues. Schedule a Complimentary Consultation or Therapy Session with Reuben today!

HOST

Dr. Alexis Moreno - Wit & Reason

ALEXIS MORENO, PSYD, MA, MS - SHE/HER

PSYCHOLOGIST, HEALTH CORRESPONDENT, Speaker, & Founder

Dr. Alexis (she/her) utilizes the powerful impact awareness, education, & opportunity have on mental health. She mindfully creates fun & supportive experiences for her speaking and media audience and private clients to safely explore their true values, learn new healthy practices, & take action steps toward living authentically.

She has a Doctorate in Clinical Community Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, & a Bachelor of Science in both Television Broadcasting & Psychology. With over 16 years of experience in media & psychology, she aims to make mental health relatable & accessible for all through her coaching, consultation, & media outreach.

Dr. Alexis provides media, speaking, & mental health consultation services. Book a complimentary consult with Dr. Alexis to arrange services today!