In a recent article in the New York Times magazine, writer Mark Oppenheimer poses that maybe infidelity does keep marriages together. The article is pegged to the Weiner, Spitzer and Schwarzenegger scandals. After watching these cases in the media, Oppenheimer wonders if the American relationship to fidelity is really working. He bases much of the …
Continue ReadingSex and The Supreme Court.
Yet once again, in a recent supreme court decision, we see the absurd double standard in America regarding sex vs. violence. Slicing, dicing, and maiming in a video game is protected by free speech laws but nudity? No way! What is wrong with us when shooting a breast is perfectly acceptable (as long as the …
Continue ReadingPersistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD).
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) or Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PGAS) also known as Restless Genital Syndrome (REGS) is a condition where one feels spontaneous, incessant and uncontrollable genital arousal unrelated to feelings of sexual desire. At the Center we have treated women of all ages with this condition. It was first documented in 2001 …
Continue ReadingThe unconsummated marriage/relationship.
Here is the most important thing to remember: NO ONE NEEDS TO LIVE WITH AN UNCONSUMMATED RELATIONSHIP. EVERYONE CAN BE HELPED! Really and truly. I promise you. So if you are sitting there thinking “I am the worst case ever. I can’t possibly do this, ” I’m here to let you know that it just …
Continue ReadingSexuality and religion.
At the Medical Center for Female Sexuality, I treat a lot of women who come from religious backgrounds. I see people from all kinds of religions and all different levels of religiosity. The thing that strikes me is that many of our world’s religions do not support sex before marriage. Many people have been told …
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