Informational Advice Column

Liza Conveys Sex (and Relationship) Wisdom – LCSW

This advice column is for informational purposes only.  It does not, nor is it intended to, replace working with a mental health or medical provider. Please contact your mental health or medical professionals when addressing mental and medical health concerns. If you do not have a mental health provider, please reach out to a member of our team, seek a therapist through our referral network, or find one through a therapy directory. If you have a question for Liza, please contact her through her provider page or by using the submission button below.

  • Am I a nosy friend?

    My best friend (‘A’, they) has made their partner (‘B’, he) into a bit of a project, and I’m struggling to decide whether I flag it to them — I can’t figure out if it’s healthy or not. I know…

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  • Something is Wrong?

    Dear Liza,        I think there’s something really wrong with me, when it comes to romantic and/or sexual relationships. I am a 18 yr old girl, and I’m in my first year of college. In HS, most of…

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  • Deeply Concerned

    Dear Liza,          I’m a 26 year old gay man. I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I’ve been with for almost a year. There’s just one problem in our relationship currently. My boyfriend is still very close…

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  • Jealous and Concerned

    Dear Liza,          I am a 29 year old gay man. For the past year, I’ve been in a monogamous relationship with an absolutely wonderful boyfriend. However, there is one thing that I’m really having trouble accepting.…

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  • What to do?

    Dear Liza,I’m a 42 year old, Cis gay man. About a month ago, I met someone. He is also in his early 40’s, and we have really been enjoying dating and getting to know each other better.However, a couple of…

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  • Lost the Spark

    Dear Liza I’m a gay man, in a long-term relationship, with another man and my partner and I have always had a healthy sex life. However, recently I’ve noticed that my desire for sex has decreased significantly, and I’m not…

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  • Considering It

    Dear Liza, As a lesbian, I’m curious about your thoughts on non monogamy. What advice do you have for queer women considering non-monogamous relationships, and how can we ensure they are healthy and consensual? Signed, Considering It Dear Considering It,…

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  • Feeling Confused

    Dear Liza,         I’m a 34 year old Non-Binary (or NB) person and I am currently in a quite new, six month relationship. This relationship is with a Cis gay man. So far, things between us have been…

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  • Feeling Betrayed

    Dear Liza,  I’m a 32-year-old gay man, who’s been in a closed marriage for three years to another gay man. Last week, my husband said there was something he needed to tell me. It turns out that about a month…

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