'Sides' Proving Sex Without Penetration Is Still Sex There is a false misconception that penetration is required in order to have sex 'the right way'. This has lead to misinformation and misunderstandings. The truth is many people enjoy sex without penetration. A growing number of homosexual males fit this category, [...]
Monogamy: It's Not What You Think Couples often fight over contracts they've never made.” — Mary Klein, sex therapist One of the phrases we often hear in these chaotic times is “the new normal”—in other words, what was once considered an unquestioned standard has evolved into something we couldn’t have imagined [...]
Shades of Play: Trauma Reenactment Versus Trauma Play Shades of Grey is an opportunity to explore clinicians’ biases surrounding BDSM The field of psychology has a history of seeing BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism) sexuality as pathological. I’ve heard therapists say that BDSM is merely an adult response to childhood [...]
Tough love: is a loved one holding you hostage? Your friend calls you expectedly. Her car has broken down and she hopes you can drive her to and from work until her vehicle is repaired. You are happy to help. Your sister loses her job and you offer to help [...]
Your Relationship Can Overcome Infidelity Infidelity can be traumatic. Recovering a relationship from an instance of cheating may seem like an uphill battle. Often times the natural inclination is to assail the 'cheater' with harsh words and to comfort the 'victim' with compassion. But if the couple truly [...]
What is Cheating? What is cheating? This is a complex question, and the answer depends on the type of relationship and the individuals involved. In order to properly define cheating a couple must decide what monogamy means to them. Clear lines should be negotiated as to what types [...]
How can I get my sexual desire back? Is this part of my life over? Just wave the magic wand and the sexual yearnings for your partner will return. If only it were that easy. But, the good news is, your desires most likely are not gone forever; they just [...]
Am I co-dependent? Can I change this unhealthy behavior? Co-dependency can destroy your happiness, career, health and personal relationships. It is a type of dysfunctional helping relationship in which one person supports or enables another person's serious addiction or mental health issues. It is as toxic as any drug or [...]
Borderline Personality Disorder and How to Have a Life Worth Living We’ve all had a “moment”. Gotten angry, hurt, or scared. Slammed a door, honked a horn, raised our voice. But if you are part of the 1.6% of the U.S. population (or 4 million people) diagnosed with borderline personality [...]
3 Impactful Ways to Support a Transgender Loved One There might not be a more difficult path in life than that of a transgender person. Often ostracized in mainstream society, many endure a lifetime of abuse (mental, physical, and sexual), not because the gender they have been assigned at birth [...]
