Infidelity, finances, kids - the big three In the many years I have worked as a therapist, the three most common reasons for relationship conflicts are: 1. infidelity, 2. finances, and 3. kids 1. Infidelity - Finding out your partner has been unfaithful can throw your relationship into crisis mode and [...]
How to Pick the Right Sex Therapist We’re always hearing we could have a better sex life. But, how often do we actually go ‘under the covers’ to better understand our desires and most embarrassing questions? How do you decide who you’re going to trust with some of [...]
Grow Your Guru Interview with Dr. Joe Kort Couples need two conversations - the relationship conversation and the sexual conversation. If sexual health improves in a relationship, this doesn't mean the relationship's health improves. Couples need to discuss these topics in tandem. Learn more about Dr. Joe Kort's work as [...]
'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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Being married shouldn't stop Emily Ratajkowski from sharing sexy photos “The fact that after marriage, we are expected to keep everything sexy and sexual for only our partner is what leads to jealousy and insecurity,” Dr. Joe Kort, a sex and relationship therapist, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “The value has been to [...]
We're not moving! We have decided not to move and the support from our clients and the media is overwhelming. We really appreciate the validation that we did the right thing to not move into a building where a neighboring tenant has a problem with the term, “sexual health”. See [...]
I am not whispering the term, "sexual health". This video is an update about our fight for signage for "The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health", www.crsh.com . I decided not to move into a building where a neighboring physician decided she didn't like the term, "sexual health", and the [...]
