Petra Zebroff Ph.D.

About

Petra Zebroff, Ph.D., has been a sex therapist and educator for 20 years. After completing her doctorate in human sexuality in 1999, she founded one of the first online magazines educating and counseling women in the area of sexual health and arousal. Dedicated to assisting us to know our sexual selves and finding the best way of expressing it with our partners, more than 40,000 people have participated in her research into the areas of sexual desire, arousal and communication. She currently lives in Vancouver, BC, where she writes and works as a couple's counselor and sex therapist in private practice.

Recent Posts

Erotic Touch in Sex: What Are We Learning?

A growing number of people rely on popular porn to influence what touch they expect in sex.

Are You a 'Sexual NPC'?

Why we don't want to be a "sexual NPC," and tips to become a full sexual player character.

The Joys of Sexual Mistakes

Sexual embarrassments, “failures,” and cringe-worthy moments can shut down a sexual moment. But are these really mistakes? Or opportunities to have amazing sex?

The Trouble With Efficient Sex

Efficient sex is common, especially in long-term relationships, but it may rob you of sexual desire and pleasure.

When It Comes to Sexual Desire, Timing Is Everything

How to get away from the black-and-white way of seeing sexual desire to have a satisfying sex life.

How Couples Can Get Their Sexual Rhythm Back

The 'pressure-rejection' cycle of sexual initiation is common (and can be toxic to a relationship). How to navigate the dance of sexual initiation.

Initiating Sex in COVID

Sex has changed for couples in COVID-19. Most of us are having less sex—but not everyone. Discover the skills that are helping some find more (and better) sex in social isolation.

Sexual FOMO: The Sex We Think Others Are Having

What are the Joneses doing this Saturday night? Social isolation is giving us perspective into Sexual FOMO, the fear of missing out on great sex.

What Brings You “Over the Edge” to Orgasm With a Partner?

Find out the leading causes of orgasm trouble and advice on "getting over the edge." Do you know what your erotic cues are?

There May Be a Better Way to Initiate Sex with Your Partner

Initiating sex in a long-term relationship can cause anxiety. Learn three smart questions to ask your partner when you want more frequent sex.