As mentioned in my previous article, How To Tell A Partner About Your Herpes Status, we want to start with understanding how we’re feeling about it ourselves. We know what that process looks like, and we also know that disclosing … [Read more...] about When Is The Best Time For Me To Discuss My Herpes Status With A Partner?
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Having Great Sex Despite Chronic Medical Conditions
Your doctor solemnly announces that you have diabetes, lupus, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis or some other chronic condition. You gasp. Your doctor explains the implications and then inquires, “Any questions?” You ask quite a … [Read more...] about Having Great Sex Despite Chronic Medical Conditions
How Do I Tell Someone I’m Interested In That I Have Herpes?
When people ask me a question related to disclosing their herpes status to a partner, they typically want to know if they should tell them over text, over the phone, or in person. I find myself unable to answer this question … [Read more...] about How Do I Tell Someone I’m Interested In That I Have Herpes?
What To Expect When Having Sex After A Hysterectomy
Getting a hysterectomy is a very common medical procedure for people with uteruses. It can be done due to a number of reasons including heavy periods or fibroids, pelvic pain caused by something like endometriosis, prolapse or … [Read more...] about What To Expect When Having Sex After A Hysterectomy
Emergency Pregnancy Prevention
Women seeking to end pregnancies have four options: emergency contraception, prompt insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD), medication abortion, or travel to places where medical abortion is legal. … [Read more...] about Emergency Pregnancy Prevention
Here Are All The Different Ways You Can Orgasm
Although orgasms may be elusive or few and far between for some people, once you figure out your own body and your partner(s)’ body, there is a whole world of pleasure awaiting your exploration. You may have heard of having … [Read more...] about Here Are All The Different Ways You Can Orgasm
The Sex Education You Never Got: How To Have Safe Queer Sex
It is an unfortunate but well-known fact that public school sex education is less than satisfactory. Many of us got very little if any sex education. Those of us who did get a sex education course or lecture were often told that … [Read more...] about The Sex Education You Never Got: How To Have Safe Queer Sex
Getting In Shape For Great Sex
Want hot sex? Beyond a loving relationship and basic sex education, lovers’ physical condition is key. Physiologically, enjoyable sex requires: … [Read more...] about Getting In Shape For Great Sex
Podcast: Understanding Penile And Other Male Surgeries
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie chats with Dr. Judson Brandeis, author of The 21st Century Man. . You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Understanding Penile And Other Male Surgeries
Erogenous Zones: Do You Know Them All?
Many parts of the body besides the genitals, are potential sources of sexual pleasure in humans. In fact, the largest sensory organ for both men and women is the skin. When we think erogenous zones we tend to be more genitally … [Read more...] about Erogenous Zones: Do You Know Them All?
Good Health = Healthy Penis
When men consult me about erectile dysfunction, the first thing I want to know about is their physical health, especially if they are older. Erectile dysfunction is more than the occasional difficulty getting it up. It’s also not … [Read more...] about Good Health = Healthy Penis
If You’ve Had COVID, It Might Impact Your Sex Life Down The Road
As if the impact of the pandemic could not get any worse or longer-lasting, we are now learning that having COVID puts you at risk to develop a number of sexual dysfunctions and difficulties. Just great. Other articles have … [Read more...] about If You’ve Had COVID, It Might Impact Your Sex Life Down The Road