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Orgasm

"The Case of the Female Orgasm," Revisited

Linda S Austin M.D. on November 13, 2023

Sexologist Elizabeth Lloyd explains why most women do not have orgasms with intercourse alone and how couples of any orientation can more reliably find satisfaction.

Sexologist Elizabeth Lloyd explains why most women do not have orgasms with intercourse alone and how couples of any orientation can more reliably find satisfaction.

Leadership

When Leaders Fall Short: Why Character Matters

Linda S Austin M.D. on October 30, 2023

Voters are often seduced by dramatic attack ads and the braying of political slogans. Insisting on excellent character would lead to better choices, especially in times of crisis.

Voters are often seduced by dramatic attack ads and the braying of political slogans. Insisting on excellent character would lead to better choices, especially in times of crisis.

Grief

After-Death Communication Experiences May Promote Healing

Linda S Austin M.D. on October 27, 2023

After-death communication experiences often provide great comfort to the bereaved. About half of all Americans have experienced ADCs, including atheists and agnostics.

After-death communication experiences often provide great comfort to the bereaved. About half of all Americans have experienced ADCs, including atheists and agnostics.

Boundaries

How to Manage Holidays When a Family Member Has BPD

Linda S Austin M.D. on October 16, 2023

Even in healthy families, setting reasonable expectations and boundaries at family events can be tough. For those with borderline personality disorder, it's extra hard.

Even in healthy families, setting reasonable expectations and boundaries at family events can be tough. For those with borderline personality disorder, it's extra hard.

Boundaries

Setting Boundaries With Adult Children

Linda S Austin M.D. on October 4, 2023

When children boomerang back into the home due to addiction or mental health issues, the aging parent may feel overwhelmed, depressed, and resentful. Therapy can help!

When children boomerang back into the home due to addiction or mental health issues, the aging parent may feel overwhelmed, depressed, and resentful. Therapy can help!

Alcoholism

Pot or Wine: Which Is Safer?

Linda S Austin M.D. on September 28, 2023

Marijuana and alcohol are psychoactive substances that affect the brain and body very differently. The public's perception that marijuana is entirely harmless is unwarranted.

Marijuana and alcohol are psychoactive substances that affect the brain and body very differently. The public's perception that marijuana is entirely harmless is unwarranted.

Friends

Male Friendships: Developing and Enriching a Network

Linda S Austin M.D. on September 21, 2023

Forty percent of men would like to have more friends but feel awkward about reaching out. This could help.

Forty percent of men would like to have more friends but feel awkward about reaching out. This could help.

Gender

When a Teen Says They're Trans

Linda S Austin M.D. on September 14, 2023

Parents are often feel deeply challenged when a child surprises them with a request for gender transitioning.

Parents are often feel deeply challenged when a child surprises them with a request for gender transitioning.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Triggers and Treatment

Linda S Austin M.D. on September 7, 2023

Bipolar disorder can present in a wide range of ways, but accurate diagnosis is essential as treating with antidepressants can trigger a manic episode.

Bipolar disorder can present in a wide range of ways, but accurate diagnosis is essential as treating with antidepressants can trigger a manic episode.

Friends

Do's and Don'ts When Your Friend Has Cancer

Linda S Austin M.D. on August 31, 2023

Mindy Greenstein, Ph.D., allows us to step inside the skin of someone with cancer and gain insight into what this person really needs from us at times of suffering and crisis.

Mindy Greenstein, Ph.D., allows us to step inside the skin of someone with cancer and gain insight into what this person really needs from us at times of suffering and crisis.

Leadership

3 Practices to Become a Better Leader

Linda S Austin M.D. on August 24, 2023

The heart of the leadership relationship is a type of sophisticated parenting with elements of genuine caring, empathic listening, and clear communication skills.

The heart of the leadership relationship is a type of sophisticated parenting with elements of genuine caring, empathic listening, and clear communication skills.

Family Dynamics

The Best Questions for the Hardest Conversation

Linda S Austin M.D. on August 17, 2023

Seven essential questions in conversations you have with family members will improve your health care when it matters most. Don't wait to have that talk!

Seven essential questions in conversations you have with family members will improve your health care when it matters most. Don't wait to have that talk!

Gaslighting

The Easiest Ways to Know if You're Being Gaslighted

Linda S Austin M.D. on August 10, 2023

Gaslighting leaves you confused, off-balance, and on the defensive. Dr. Robin Stern helps explain the core signs of being targeted.

Gaslighting leaves you confused, off-balance, and on the defensive. Dr. Robin Stern helps explain the core signs of being targeted.

Alcoholism

7 Tips to Help Your College Kid Drink Safely

Linda S Austin M.D. on August 4, 2023

40 percent of college students binge drink, and 20 percent engage in extreme bingeing, with often deadly consequences. Try these practical tips to encourage safe drinking.

40 percent of college students binge drink, and 20 percent engage in extreme bingeing, with often deadly consequences. Try these practical tips to encourage safe drinking.