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kris-rush.bsky.social
(She/her) Washington based therapist. Trained in Sex Therapy, DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method. Lived experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Avoidant Personality Disorder. Army Veteran
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The ATR Study: Exploring Authority Transfer in Power-Exchange Relationships Are you kinky and in a power-exchange relationship of 2+ years? We’d love to learn from your experience. To check eligibility, visit: csueastbay.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Increased risk of government surveillance for LGBTQ+ individuals based solely on sexual orientation and gender identity news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go... www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home... #LGBTQ+ #GSRD

#Bisexual and #Pansexual people make up over 50% of the #LGBTQ community, yet we are the silent majority. Now is the time for us to stand alongside #Lesbian, #Gay, #Transgender, and other #Queer people to make our voices heard as one. #Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBTQRights

The Trump administration has one goal for transgender data, none. They don't want data because it represents facts and research that they don't like. #transrights www.statnews.com/2025/02/25/c...

Read the 3rd addition of New Directions in Sex Therapy for the AASECT book club. Peggy Kleinplatz joined the group and it was wonderful to hear her passion in editing this collection. 📚💙

NEW: Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%. https://propub.li/43487Tj

Feminism benefits men. Straight men in more gender-equal relationships: 💡Are 1/2 as likely to be depressed 💡Are much less likely to get divorced 💡Partake in less alcohol, cigarettes and drugs 💡Sleep better at night 💡Get more frequent and better sex! - Mary Ann Sieghart, 'The Authority Gap'

The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process. 🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.

For those who can, Monday Feb 17 is expected to have large amount of protest. If you want/can participate look in your city and state. Many are taking place in the state capitals. I’ll be participating with the my local NAMI affiliate advocating for mental health.

“We know what Stonewall was. And we're here to protect that history."

More trans erasure. “Park Service erases 'transgender' on Stonewall website, uses the term 'LGB' movement” #transrightsarehumanrights #transrights www.npr.org/2025/02/14/g...

Thoughtful questions from Midori, a taste of what you'll explore in her brand new class: Know they Kinky Self. Online - Mon Feb 17 heyplura.com/events/know-... -- #BDSM #Kink #KinkSky #KinkZone #KinkEducation

A relationship built on honesty is not simply about being honest with each other, but also creating a safe space for your partner to be honest with you and have hard conversations.

First book of 2025. 4/5. Learned a few new things about Westboro and found the history interesting. #booksky

Second audio book of 2025 4/5 #audiobook #booksky

First audio book I finished in 2025. 4/5 #booksky #audiobook

📢 Announcing TASHRA On Demand! 💡 Asynchronous workshops for: ✨ Healthcare Professionals: Earn CE credits while learning inclusive care practices for kinky/BDSM communities. ✨ Community Members: Learn about consent, empowerment, and kink’s role in well-being. Explore: tashraondemand.vhx.tv/products

The ATR Study: Exploring Authority Transfer in Power-Exchange Relationships Are you kinky and in a power-exchange relationship of 2+ years? We’d love to learn from your experience. To check eligibility, visit: csueastbay.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

“Not surprised. Disgusted.”: Capt. Sully Sullenberger responds to Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the D.C. plane crash on DEI #LastWord