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How Close To Your Due Date Can You Have Sex?

July 10, 2017 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

leandro-cesar-santana-188372 Kelly Mullen-McWilliams of Romper.com spoke with Dr. Torrisi about having sex in the third trimester. Read here for some advice.

Want to know more about sexuality throughout pregnancy? Check out this article written by Dr. Torrisi for DelCoNews, this one about sex while trying to conceive, and these tips for post-partum sex.

Whether before, during, or after pregnancy, a check-up with a pelvic physical therapist is essential and often not discussed. The majority of OBGYNs know little about pelvic floor dysfunctions so be informed and self-advocate for full post-partum care! You can find a pelvic physical therapist near you by searching here.

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How to Talk About Sexual Dysfunction With Your Partner

June 15, 2017 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Dr. Torrisi offers some specific suggestions and tips about how to discuss a sexual dysfunction or sexual preference with a partner, especially a new partner, in this HelloFlo article.

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Meet Rachel Hoffman

April 2, 2017 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Rachel Hoffman is a senior therapist at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy. Learn more about her here!

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LIIST presents at LIU Post

October 22, 2016 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Rosara Torrisi and Rachel Hoffman presented today at LIU Post’s 9th Annual Mental Health Symposium.

To view the slides from their lecture, click here.

Join us online by connecting with LIIST on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Psychology Today.

Learn more about LIIST here.

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LIIST & Pelvic Physical Therapy

September 21, 2016 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

The Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy has officially announced their partnership with New Dimensions Physical Therapy in Manhasset. Beginning in October, LIIST’s Rachel Hoffman will be providing cutting edge therapy for individuals and couples with sexuality related concerns in collaboration with Dr. Abbate. LIIST has always collaborated with state of the art professionals on Long Island, including Dr. Abbate’s team in Manhasset. As many sex therapy clients suffer with physical pelvic floor dysfunctions and pain, this partnership provides easy to access services for couples and individual psychotherapy alongside pelvic physical therapy.

– Difficulties with pain after pregnancy? This new partnership is for you!

– Experiencing IBS or IC symptoms that prevent you from having sex with your partner? This new partnership is for you!

– Extremely painful periods? This new partnership is for you!

– Erectile dysfunction or Premature ejaculation difficulties? This new partnership is for you!

– Peeing during workouts? This new partnership is for you!

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Let’s Talk About Sex (Therapy)

December 13, 2015 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Rosara Torrisi was interviewed by Judith Meer, a well-regarded pelvic physical therapist and blogger at More than Meer. You can read the full interview here.

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Babeland @ LIIST

October 30, 2015 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

If you’ve been working with any of the therapists at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, you know we love Babeland. LIIST has now developed a relationship with Babeland, so you can find all of their best products simply by clicking right ::here::!

Along with their website, Babeland also has three stores in New York that we highly recommend you pay a visit to.

About Rachel Hoffman, LMSW

September 14, 2015 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Rachel Hoffman is a licensed social worker who has considerable experience working with teens and young adults. With an eclectic therapy style, Rachel has treated people with symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially those going through life-transitions such as break-ups, divorce or the death of a loved one.

Rachel is also a contributing writer for Elite Daily, focusing on the influence of technology on dating. Rachel ran an initiative for single parents living in the Queens area and run support groups for single parents and their children. Additionally, Rachel assists patients as a social worker on both the Oncology and Obstetrics units at the NYU Langone Medical Center.

Rachel is a member of both AASECT and NASW and is currently in graduate school earning her PhD in Human Sexuality.

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Q&A at Jericho High School

March 22, 2015 By Rosara Torrisi Comments Off

Rosara Torrisi, 2015 Best Sex Therapist on Long Island, was recently invited and presented to a group of high school students in Jericho for the second year in a row. All of the students were eager to ask sexologist, Rosara Torrisi about her work as a therapist, her work as a sex therapist, and some education about healthy sexuality. Here are some of the questions and answers. Continue reading →

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Post-Partum Sex

August 15, 2013 By admin Comments Off

Have you had a baby recently? Take a peek at these great tips from A Woman’s Touch about healing your perineum, re-strengthening pelvic muscles, breast issues, vaginal pain issues, and low sex drive. If you’d like to read more, I suggest reading And Baby Makes Three for strengthening relationships, Your Orgasmic Pregnancy for women who are pregnant, and Hot Mamas for women who are pregnant or new mothers.

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