Sex

Until recently, many doctors dismissed women’s genital pain (dyspareunia or vulvodynia) as “neurotic,” which left them doubly wounded—in pain and put down. Some men don’t believe women’s complaints of sexual pain. Read More

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If there’s such a thing as porn for women, it revolves around the romance novel. And the amazing popularity of this literary genre suggests the vast differences that distinguish what arouses a woman’s libido vs. a man’s. Read More

Sexual attraction can't be forced. Most of us have learned that the hard way. What we haven't been taught is that sexual attractions can be educated. Even if you're relentlessly attracted to bad-boys, bad girls, or to unavailable people, you can still learn how to cultivate your attraction to partners who are good for you. This post will teach some ways to do this. Read More

In a world captivated by 50 Shades of Grey, maybe it is time to remember that loving kisses are a powerful turn-on. Then keep in mind the value of positive illusions and gratitude, forgiveness, oxytocin, and the power of laughter. Read More

Dr. Spitzer, author of controversial "conversion therapy" paper now writes, “I also apologize to any gay person who wasted time and energy undergoing some form of reparative therapy because they believed that I had proven that reparative therapy works with some ‘highly motivated’ individuals.” Read More

Are we one nation under S&M? Fifty Shades of Grey suggests that maybe the female mainstream is kinky. Read More

The DSM-5 should move everything related to Internet addictions (gaming, cybersex, social media and pornography) to 'Substance Use and Addictive Disorders' and place it under the jurisdiction of addiction specialists who understand that Internet addiction is one condition—the product of plastic brain changes, and generally reversible. Read More

Here’s how people who are single-at-heart differ from those who are not in matters such as valuing solitude, feelings of personal mastery, preferences for socializing, feelings after a romantic relationship ends, and much more. Read More