Today marks the first day of a NEW president. In the past 8 years of the Bush Administration we have seen a negative impact in reproductive health, stem cells research, sexual education, contraception and gay rights. This new president gives us all hope for a better America. One in which freedom of sexual expression is …
Continue ReadingWhen sexual secrets are okay…
One mistake I see women make in therapy is to repeatedly tell their partner how much they hate their body. When we tell our partner that we hate the way our body looks we are using the power of suggestion to implant negative thoughts. If you hate the way your boobs look, and say it …
Continue ReadingAnts and sex…what you may learn…
Hmmmmm…turns out ant colonies won’t abide by “cheaters.” Fascinating. and the researcher goes on to say: “The idea that social harmony is dependent on strict systems to prevent and punish cheating seems to apply to most successful societies.” Whether that is true or not I’m sure can be debated, but it is definitely worth reading this …
Continue ReadingGreen is sexy…
Do you recycle? Well now you can recycle your used dildos and vibrators and get paid $10. The next time you have an old sex toy simply send it to the sex toy recycling program and they will give you a $10 gift certificate from the sex toy retailer, Dreamscapes, (Yes, you need to clean …
Continue ReadingWorking women? Families?
Here’s an interesting link. It seems that recent archaeological findings suggest that in ancient Greece, homes were often split, with half being used for bars or prostitution. That would mean that they didn’t have “red light districts,” where certain behaviors were pushed off to the edges of society, but rather that this behavior was a …
Continue ReadingSex Week at UMDNJ.
This past week,the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey held its 36th annual sexuality program, also known as ‘Sex Week’, for second year medical students. This program offers large group lectures, panelists, workshops, and small group debriefings surrounding various issues in sexuality. Future doctors are exposed to a variety of information on sexuality …
Continue ReadingWhen loss of desire is gradual.
Sometimes a couple comes in feeling like something is off. But the loss of desire on the part of one partner has been so gradual they haven’t even felt it fully. One partner feels as though “something’s changed” but they can’t exactly put their finger on it. What they describe is something like this: “We …
Continue ReadingSexy New Year’s resolutions…
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions we often resolve to lose weight, quit smoking and make more money. Those are all good, but how about a resolution for better sex? Here are three ways to improve your sex life and you can start today. Make your relationship a priority. It’s easy to forget about …
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