When religion and sex intersect it can sometimes be a painful experience. And sometimes it can be…just plain hilarious. Below is a blog entry which I found so funny, I asked the author for permission to reprint here. Although the blog entry is about a Rabbi and Jewish baby naming ceremony…for those of you in …
Continue ReadingDebunking the myth — Do women peak sexually at an older age than men?
Do women peak sexually at an older age than men? I have discovered that it depends what one means by peak. Generally speaking, sexually peaking for women is defined by satisfaction as opposed to libido. For men, sexually peaking is defined by libido as opposed to satisfaction. If one defined sexually peaking purely by libido, …
Continue ReadingWhen should a sex therapist recommend “Fifty Shades of Grey” to couples?
Can Fifty Shades save your relationship? I’m hearing the same thing from sex therapists all over the country — if you recommend Fifty Shades of Grey to clients who are stuck in unhappy sexual relationships, some of them will come back reporting better sex. We sex therapists are practical folks. We’ll use whatever works — as long …
Continue ReadingThinking sexy.
If you want sex to be a regular part of your life, you probably have to put a little work into it. Now don’t get all panicked that you don’t have time or energy to do one more thing. I know it’s hard enough to get to the gym regularly, shave your legs or blow …
Continue ReadingHappiness, Part 2.
I recently read an article published in 2005 in the American Psychologist on Positive Psychology. The focus of this paper is to explore interventions that make people happier. The researchers that are cited in this article are interested in antidotes to depression and ways to help individuals have more satisfying lives. In the article, the …
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