Sexual Expression and Emotional Connection
Sexual expression—whether intercourse, oral sex, manual stimulation or French kissing—is a superb conduit for affection and love. Couples who either do not make love or do so infrequently are usually not as close emotionally as couples who frequently make love.
Whatever Happened to Sexual Enthusiasm?
The current problem-oriented atmosphere concerning sexual expression makes it difficult to develop joyful sexual encounters and relationships. Government is limiting access to birth control and abortion, and religious groups are determined to get rid of sexually explicit materials, calling them pornography.
Simplify—Not Complicate—Your Relationship(s)
Couples—whether married or not—often seek me out to disentangle their overly complicated and tedious relationship. I marvel at how many couples go to great lengths to pack too much into a day or a week with too busy schedules.
Should I See a Sex Therapist or a Sex Coach?
An American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certified sex therapist and couples counselor is the most qualified to help you solve sexual problems and to fine-tune sex and relationship issues. Certified sex and intimacy coaches are trained to help with communication and fine-tuning, but they are sometimes trying to do sex therapy in the guise of sex coaching.
Should I See A Couples Counselor or a Sex Therapist?
There is a lot of confusion about who is qualified to treat sexual problems and relationship problems. Those seeking help have to wade through Google and Psychology Today listings to try to find an appropriate therapist. Just because someone is given a green arrow by Psychology Today does not prove that the therapist is qualified at all.
Flirtation or Harassment? Heightened Fears at the Water Cooler
Headlines abound with new information about Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive and exploitative violation of a woman’s right to self-determination, free will and probable criminal activities. The Weinstein story has rightly highlighted the abuse of power to exploit and rape women. We need look no further than Weinstein, Donald Trump and Bill Cosby to see glaring examples of sexism, groping, using and otherwise exploiting women. Although there are too many men who use and abuse women, there are far more nice guys who insist on clear mutual consent prior to any sex.