The discussion of sexual consent is clearly an important one to be having in these times where we hear, every day, of another accusation of sexual assault or harassment from a public figure. Public figure or not, this happens far … [Read more...] about The Confusion Over Sexual Consent
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Male “Enhancement”
Male Enhancers Q: I’m just curious for my own personal reason, does male enhancement really work and if so, which do you recommend? I just don’t feel so confident in the bedroom. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Male “Enhancement”
Want To Prevent Colds? Have Sex Weekly
How many times have you heard—or said: “Don’t kiss me. I have a cold.” It makes sense. Close contact spreads colds, so avoiding physical intimacy with cold sufferers appears to be a sensible way to avoid humanity’s most common … [Read more...] about Want To Prevent Colds? Have Sex Weekly
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
How To Get My Fiancé To Be More Intimate Q: I wanted to know how to make my fiancé be more intimate with me. She says that she wants to have sex, but she is scared about the fact that we aren't married yet and the possibility … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching
Masturbation and hair loss Q: Can watching porn and masturbating cause hair loss or any other psychological problems like stress, anxiety or depression. Is Porn completely safe to use, if it is how to go about it? A: It is … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching
Why Does Porn Exist?
Why do we like to watch other people having sex? The answer isn’t immediately obvious. After all, if I’m hungry I don’t get any pleasure from watching someone else eat dinner. Why should sex be different? As a sex therapist and … [Read more...] about Why Does Porn Exist?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Post-Baby Libido
Many kids and no libido Q: I'm 27 I have 6 kids and one more on the way. I have 5 boys and 1 girl. I'm a mother so in my relationship for two and a half, going on three years there's been no sex. Yes, I love my husband, but we … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Post-Baby Libido
Disability and Sexuality Part 5: My Favorite Sex Toys, Gadgets and Tools
Having dwarfism taught me a harsh lesson early in life: People think we dwarfs look strange. I know because they stare and gawk, and even say rude things to us. I often wonder if that knowledge made me the creative and gutsy man … [Read more...] about Disability and Sexuality Part 5: My Favorite Sex Toys, Gadgets and Tools
6 Tips for Revving Up Your Sex Life From a Sexpert
Could your libido use a boost? Tired of the same old, same old? Need more confidence to be uninhibited in the bedroom? We don’t have sex just because we like it—we do it because we LOVE it! And when that part of our life feels … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Revving Up Your Sex Life From a Sexpert
Post-Baby Sexuality: The Mommy Mojo Makeover
Mother’s Day may have just passed, but if you’re a mother yourself, you should know that it’s highly encouraged to honor yourself every day, not just once a year—especially when it comes to your sexuality. That’s one of the … [Read more...] about Post-Baby Sexuality: The Mommy Mojo Makeover
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: the First Time
Scared of first time Q: Hello. I'm scared to death because my boyfriend and I were talking about having sex, and neither of us has ever done it. I'm just really scared, even though we've been planning on doing it for a while … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: the First Time
Disability and Sexuality Part 3: Myth-busting, Gutsy Dwarf Style
In my last post, I hinted that my sexual life went from “zero to 60 miles per hour,” but did not reveal much other than to say “I started dating and I’m currently married”. Today I will share very personal details to dispel three … [Read more...] about Disability and Sexuality Part 3: Myth-busting, Gutsy Dwarf Style