As featured in the Washington Post, Peak has grown to a multi-state, virtual psychotherapy practice (DC, VA, MD, WA) providing relationship and sex therapy…and now expands through Peak EDU, our psychosexual education platform providing programs and workshops for every stage of intimacy, relationships, sexuality, and human connection. Our newsletter, The Lounge, explores the intersection of psychology, sexuality, and modern culture—blending story, reflection, and science into a fresh, grounded conversation about intimacy, desire, and aliveness.
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Why You’re Not Getting Turned On: The Sexual Brakes You Might Be Missing
Published about 15 hours ago • 5 min read
The Lounge Because education doesn’t just live in programs, it lives in conversation. Vol. 2026 September 30th, 2026 Hi Reader, You know those sexy moments when you’re doing all the “right” things to get turned on? The temperature is right. The lighting is on point. The start is slow and purposeful. You feel wanted, and you’d love nothing more than to get turned on with your partner. Theoretically. But it’s been 15 minutes, and you’re still feeling pretty… blah. You’re thinking, Okay, the...
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