I have to write about vaginismus. It’s a condition where a woman can’t get a penis into her vagina. It can be mild…so mild that often-time she can get a penis in the vagina for very short periods but it’s unpleasant and painful. Or it can be severe, so severe, she can’t touch herself near …
Continue ReadingViagra and women.
Do we go around in circles? Here’s an article which suggest that Viagra helps women who are having trouble with orgasm due to antidepressants. I have to say, our anecdotal experience corroborates the findings. the article does add that Viagra doesn’t do anything for “desire.” Hmmm….well sure. Viagra helps blood flow, thus making it easier …
Continue ReadingOn “remote control penises” and other such inventions.
You never know that the next “big break through” is going to be. Or what’s just around the corner. Here’s an amusing article from the San Francisco Chronicle on the “remote control penis” and, as a secondary issue, the “remote control birth control for men.” Have a chuckle and ladies… who knows? Maybe condoms, diaphragms …
Continue ReadingOne person at a time…
I received the following e mail anecdote from a fellow sexologist the other day. I thought it should be filed under the headings of “you’re never too old to have a sense of humor about sex” and “you never know where you’ll find help.” Enoy: Thought you might appreciate this real life conversation I had today. …
Continue ReadingIt isn’t all in your head.
Somehow, we women have gotten a raw deal. Everyone thinks our problems are in “our head.” It makes me INSANE…insane I tell you…when a women comes in and tells me she’s had vaginal pain for 3 years and since the doctor didn’t “see anything” she’s spent the last three years in therapy discussing why she …
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