By this time in your adult life, you’re probably well aware that both females and males can achieve sexual climax. For some women, it might seem like a myth because some have failed to reach that so-called “orgasmic state” in their lifetime. Well, we’re here...
A romantic break up is usually an emotional rollercoaster. Depending on how amicable the parting was, break ups can be very emotional and painful. We all have to go through a painful break up at least once in our lives. But what happens when we...
A lot of patients believe that their sexual problems are solely their own. Sure, we’re all unique in our way. Everyone has a different upbringing and unique experiences in life. Although, you might be surprised at how many individuals share the same type of sexual...
Sexual health education is a “lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs, and values about important topics; such as identity, relationships, and intimacy,” (SIECUS, Guidelines, 2004). It’s unfortunate to grow up in an environment where sexual health is not discussed or not allowed....
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has many causes. On rare occasions, the endocrine system is at fault. When this is the case, the most common cause of ED is hypogonadism, where the body does not produce enough testosterone, cannot produce sperm, or both. It can happen during...
Can a testosterone patch improve female sexual desire and arousal, pleasure and overall satisfaction? Yes, but there are many things to consider before taking this route to improving your sex life. Concerns About Testosterone for Women First of all, the therapy has not been tested...
Unless you have been living on the moon, you’ve probably heard of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the sex therapist of radio, TV and book fame. Now 91, “Dr. Ruth” has been sharing straight talk about sex since she first went on the air with Sexually Speaking...
Many couples that come in for sex therapy sessions suffer from a difficulty in communicating with one another. Or at least, that’s what they think their problem is. In fact, the problem is often a lack of connection. It is difficult to engage in intimate...
Why do people consult a sex therapist? You might be surprised at the breadth of issues we address. In my practice, I see couples and individuals for diagnosis and treatment of the following: Relationships skills: Communication: I teach communication techniques along with ways to improve...
Premature Ejaculation (PE), which is when semen is released from the penis before the man or his partner would prefer, affects about 29% of males. When it happen repeatedly, it can become enmeshed with negative thoughts and feelings such as “I’m an inadequate lover.” The...