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Sex

Do You Ever Feel Bad After Having Sex that Was Good?

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on August 26, 2024

A study with serious shortcomings points to sexual feelings worth understanding.

A study with serious shortcomings points to sexual feelings worth understanding.

Sex

What Women Want in a Man

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on November 1, 2023

The qualities women want in a man aren't so different now from what they were decades ago; however, women today are much more up front in saying what they don't what in a man.

The qualities women want in a man aren't so different now from what they were decades ago; however, women today are much more up front in saying what they don't what in a man.

Sex

Why You Should Never Choke a Partner During Sex

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on September 30, 2023

Choking a partner during sex has become popular thanks to porn. It is just as dangerous as a police chokehold and can cause permanent brain damage or death.

Choking a partner during sex has become popular thanks to porn. It is just as dangerous as a police chokehold and can cause permanent brain damage or death.

Sex

Helping Men Understand More About Women's Experience of Sex

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on August 30, 2023

Men often assume that women experience sex the same way they do, or the way women have sex in porn. Here's how to start conversations that lead to better understanding.

Men often assume that women experience sex the same way they do, or the way women have sex in porn. Here's how to start conversations that lead to better understanding.

Gender

A Study of Stairway Falls Says Lots About Gender Differences

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on August 1, 2023

An elegant study about stairway falls tells us more about gender differences than some studies about gender!

An elegant study about stairway falls tells us more about gender differences than some studies about gender!

Dementia

A New Study Links Oral Health and Brain Health

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on July 14, 2023

A new study shows that poor oral health can cause Alzheimer's, dementia, and stroke. Up to 50% of people over 30 have poor oral health, and many can't afford a dentist.

A new study shows that poor oral health can cause Alzheimer's, dementia, and stroke. Up to 50% of people over 30 have poor oral health, and many can't afford a dentist.

Sex

Semen Allergy: The Latest Information

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on October 30, 2021

Not all healthcare providers understand semen allergies. Here's what you need to know.

Not all healthcare providers understand semen allergies. Here's what you need to know.

Online Therapy

My Advice After Doing Phone Therapy for 20 Years

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on May 1, 2020

I have done therapy on the phone for the past twenty years. Here are my suggestions for therapists who are doing teletherapy for the first time.

I have done therapy on the phone for the past twenty years. Here are my suggestions for therapists who are doing teletherapy for the first time.

Beauty

A Medical Journal Calls Out "Clean and Natural" Beauty Products

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on April 10, 2020

"Clean and natural" marketing has overtaken the world of beauty products. But are such products safe and effective?

"Clean and natural" marketing has overtaken the world of beauty products. But are such products safe and effective?

Female and male bodies are far more different than was previously known. It's why diseases such as COVID-19 impact men and women differently.

Pregnancy

The Psychology of First-Time Fathers-to-Be

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on November 29, 2018

Pregnancy can be a time of emotional change for dads as well as moms.

Pregnancy can be a time of emotional change for dads as well as moms.

Sport and Competition

#ShowMeYourPump—Feeling Sexy When You Are Wearing a Pump

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on October 8, 2018

A hundred years ago, people with Type 1 diabetes didn't survive. Today, thanks to science and the Miss America pageant, they can feel proud posting pics of their pumps.

A hundred years ago, people with Type 1 diabetes didn't survive. Today, thanks to science and the Miss America pageant, they can feel proud posting pics of their pumps.

It used to be that explaining foreplay was an important part of sex education. Not so much anymore, and young couples are paying the price.

Testosterone

The Effects of Performance Enhancing Drugs on Men, Part 1

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on September 1, 2016

It doesn't matter if he's a high school athlete or an MME Champion who just won a $2.5 million purse, PEDs can permanently impact fertility and sex drive.

It doesn't matter if he's a high school athlete or an MME Champion who just won a $2.5 million purse, PEDs can permanently impact fertility and sex drive.

Sex

You Write the Caption!

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on August 1, 2016

Please take a moment and write your own caption for this image that I've constructed.

Please take a moment and write your own caption for this image that I've constructed.

Orgasm

The Orgasm Talk

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on July 1, 2016

Getting beyond the overly simplistic questions like: "Was it OK for you?"

Getting beyond the overly simplistic questions like: "Was it OK for you?"

Sex

Delayed Ejaculation Revisited

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on May 31, 2016

This is a condition that's often accompanied by anger and blame. Most couples approach it in the wrong way.

This is a condition that's often accompanied by anger and blame. Most couples approach it in the wrong way.

Sex

Talc and Ovarian Cancer

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on March 3, 2016

Women's genitals are their own ecosystem. They form a transitional zone between the outside and inside of the body. Dusting them with talc is an attempt to smother them.

Women's genitals are their own ecosystem. They form a transitional zone between the outside and inside of the body. Dusting them with talc is an attempt to smother them.

Autism

Sex, Aspergers & Autism

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on March 1, 2016

This is an exhaustive list of resources on sex and autism-spectrum disorders. It is for parents, educators, individuals with autism, and their partners.

This is an exhaustive list of resources on sex and autism-spectrum disorders. It is for parents, educators, individuals with autism, and their partners.

Orgasm

Orgasm after Orgasm after Orgasm?

Paul Joannides Psy.D. on February 25, 2016

Many experts would rather sell books than worry about the articles they are being quoted in. I'm sure I'd sell more books if this weren't a concern for me.

Many experts would rather sell books than worry about the articles they are being quoted in. I'm sure I'd sell more books if this weren't a concern for me.