Todd S. Baratz

Todd Baratz is a psychotherapist specializing in relationships and sex. He has a private practice in New York City where he works with individuals and couples to create meaning around their relational and sexual lives.

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QUESTIONS BY TODD S. BARATZ

My partner often wants to have sex when I don't. Should I go through it to please them or just tell them I'm not into it?

Yes to both. It is always OK to say no – ALWAYS. Being pressured to have sex when you aren’t in the mood is never sexy but there are some...

When I'm having sex, my inner critic seems to take over. How can I learn to say more positive things about myself and feel sexier?

We all have an inner critic. Rarely do we realize how impactful that critic can be. When it comes to desire, arousal and pleasure our inner...

I feel like stress often shuts down my sex life. What can I do to manage better and keep me in the mood?

Stress is the antithesis of desire and pleasure. Therefore, when you are stressed sex will be at the bottom of your emotional and physical...