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There’s a big (huge) misconception that sexual consent only applies to one-night stands and short-term relationships. People tend to think that once you officially enter a lo1ng-term relationship, consent is implied from that point on. This couldn’t be further from the truth. By neglecting to ask for your partner’s consent, you could be unintentionally pressuring them into being intimate with …
One of the most frustrating aspects of erectile dysfunction function is that it can be caused by SO many things. You could be having issues with performance because of physical factors like a health condition or the side effects of a medication. This is known as organic ED, and it can usually be treated by a medical professional. Nonorganic ED, …
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an extremely common condition, affecting approximately 30 million people in the United States alone. Why is ED so common? Well, one reason is that this condition can be caused by a wide range of factors, from Type 2 diabetes to prostate surgery to high blood pressure medication. Another common culprit of ED is psychological or emotional …
Menopause is traditionally associated with a weaker sex drive. You may have even heard that nasty rumor that menopause causes women to completely lose interest in sex altogether. These outdated, unfounded cultural norms never end, right? Y’all, for countless women, this is a far cry from the reality of menopause. In fact, there’s actually a good chance your sex drive …
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can arise from a number of factors. One of them is a radical prostatectomy, in which the entire prostate gland is removed as a treatment for prostate cancer. Researchers report that up to 85% of men who undergo this life-saving procedure experience erectile dysfunction afterward. So, if you’ve had a radical prostatectomy, you may have trouble getting or keeping …
A widely held belief in our culture is that men have higher sex drives than women. Y’all, not only is this completely untrue, but I’ve met lots of women who feel the opposite is more accurate. Based on the cisgender, heterosexual couples I treat as a sex therapist, it’s usually the woman who feels more sex deprived or wants to …
Viagra®, sildenafil, and tadalafil – oh my. These and other FDA-approved medications are prescribed to help gents who struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED). And while these drugs can help improve your sexual performance, there are times when you should not be taking them. So, when should you not take prescription ED medication? Easy – when you are not (a) prescribed …
ED is different for everyone. That means the remedy and associated timelines for resolving ED are equally varied. The good news: most gents I see in my office, who face nonorganic ED, can resolve their erectile dysfunction quite quickly. Some have successfully said farewell to ‘softer’ days in as little as four sessions. Can I promise the same results for everyone? …
So, you want a little extra spice (shall I say, “thrice”) in the bedroom but are not quite sure if your partner would be interested? The most important thing in any relationship especially as it relates to sex, is consent. Consent is a sexy thing. While you may already know that you cannot just bring a third partner into the …
There’s never been a bigger catch-all bucket than the one for the term, “relationship issues.” That’s as big of a big kahuna there is. When it comes to relationship issues, or road bumps, where does one (or two, as the case may be) draw the differentiating line between traditional couples counseling and sex therapy? Sex therapists set themselves apart from …