Love and Sex in the Digital Age

Relationships

Intimacy, Love, and Stress

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on December 20, 2024

Stress and anxiety can significantly influence a couple’s emotional connection and level of sexual activity, with both positive and negative effects.

Stress and anxiety can significantly influence a couple’s emotional connection and level of sexual activity, with both positive and negative effects.

Sex

Sexual Addiction or Sexual Compulsivity: What to Call It?

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on November 27, 2024

How clients refer to their sexual compulsivity problem does not always coincide with official designations. What matters is that the individual is healing.

How clients refer to their sexual compulsivity problem does not always coincide with official designations. What matters is that the individual is healing.

Sex

The Digital Desire Trap

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on November 4, 2024

In 2024, digital technology is woven into every aspect of our lives, and much of what occurs online is sexual in nature. How does this impact us?

In 2024, digital technology is woven into every aspect of our lives, and much of what occurs online is sexual in nature. How does this impact us?

Forgiveness

After Infidelity: Can You Forgive?

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on October 10, 2024

Until betrayed partners forgive, they may struggle to become unstuck, unable to move forward with or without the partner who betrayed them.

Until betrayed partners forgive, they may struggle to become unstuck, unable to move forward with or without the partner who betrayed them.

Boundaries

After Your Partner Cheated: Setting Healthy Boundaries

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on September 19, 2024

How do you effectively form and implement useful relationship boundaries after a partner has cheated on you?

How do you effectively form and implement useful relationship boundaries after a partner has cheated on you?

Boundaries

The Need for Healthy Boundaries

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on August 29, 2024

Healthy boundaries are not about controlling the behavior of other people; they’re about controlling our behavior in relation to other people.

Healthy boundaries are not about controlling the behavior of other people; they’re about controlling our behavior in relation to other people.

Pornography

Porn-Induced Male Sexual Dysfunction

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on July 5, 2024

Male sexual dysfunction is increasingly common with porn use. Users can experience erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, and inability to reach orgasm with real partners.

Male sexual dysfunction is increasingly common with porn use. Users can experience erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, and inability to reach orgasm with real partners.

Trauma

Early-Life Trauma, Adult Relationships, and Sexual Behavior

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on May 24, 2024

Many people fail to see the connection between childhood trauma and adult-life thoughts and actions. Thus, they may think of themselves as crazy.

Many people fail to see the connection between childhood trauma and adult-life thoughts and actions. Thus, they may think of themselves as crazy.

Mating

Do Dating Apps Want You to Stay Single?

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on April 3, 2024

Dating apps are designed to help people find dates and develop long-term relationships. But they are also designed to keep users involved with the app.

Dating apps are designed to help people find dates and develop long-term relationships. But they are also designed to keep users involved with the app.

Sex

How Do Couples Define Intimate Sex?

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on January 18, 2024

Sexual intimacy, for couples, is an expression of emotional intimacy.

Sexual intimacy, for couples, is an expression of emotional intimacy.

Pornography

Does Porn Use Count as Cheating?

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on December 11, 2023

It is relatively easy for one partner to think about porn as cheating when the other does not.

It is relatively easy for one partner to think about porn as cheating when the other does not.

Pornography

The Downsides of Men Using Digital Pornography

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on October 24, 2023

Shame and low self-esteem are the top consequences of heavy porn use, even more than relationship trouble.

Shame and low self-esteem are the top consequences of heavy porn use, even more than relationship trouble.

Pornography

The Allure of Digital Pornography

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on October 5, 2023

Online pornography has a powerful pull. Intermittent reward has a lot to do with it.

Online pornography has a powerful pull. Intermittent reward has a lot to do with it.

Narcissism

Tips for Dating: Spotting a Narcissist Before It’s Too Late

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on September 6, 2023

Even when a narcissist is being charming, it’s not about you. It’s about them and what they want to extract from you.

Even when a narcissist is being charming, it’s not about you. It’s about them and what they want to extract from you.

Mating

Over 55? Here Are 5 Tips for Successful Online Dating

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on August 15, 2023

Typically, the primary barrier to online dating amongst seniors is technophobia or lack of technical expertise.

Typically, the primary barrier to online dating amongst seniors is technophobia or lack of technical expertise.

Sex

Sex Therapy in a Tech-Driven World

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on July 20, 2023

Not all therapists are trained to understand digital technology and its ever-expanding role in sexual expression and interaction.

Not all therapists are trained to understand digital technology and its ever-expanding role in sexual expression and interaction.

Sex

Sugar Baby Blackmail

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on July 5, 2023

Internet dating sites are rife with predators. Anyone, not just sugar daddies, can be taken.

Internet dating sites are rife with predators. Anyone, not just sugar daddies, can be taken.

Sex

Spiritual/Religious Abuse and Sexual Struggles

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on May 22, 2023

Shaming, negative sexual messages received in religious settings in childhood can create an adult-life inability to connect sexually and romantically in healthy ways.

Shaming, negative sexual messages received in religious settings in childhood can create an adult-life inability to connect sexually and romantically in healthy ways.

Pornography

Pornography, Mass Media, and Male Body Image

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on April 18, 2023

The simple truth is that men can struggle with negative self-perceptions related to their appearance much as women can.

The simple truth is that men can struggle with negative self-perceptions related to their appearance much as women can.

Relationships

The Impact of Sexting on Relationships and Mental Health

Robert Weiss Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT on March 23, 2023

Sexting may impact a person’s emotional well-being, but for the most part this impact is relatively minimal unless the behavior is coerced, unwanted, or not reciprocated.

Sexting may impact a person’s emotional well-being, but for the most part this impact is relatively minimal unless the behavior is coerced, unwanted, or not reciprocated.