Relationships
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 …
Not all couples are on the same page when it comes to their wants and needs sexually. In fact, most aren’t. That’s where good communication comes in – early and often. Now, what happens when your sexual lifestyle preferences are a bit more dramatically different (so to speak) than “I like it missionary, and they prefer it doggy style” or …
You know which gesture I’m talking about. No not the one with hand and finger, the other one. Yes… that one! The ever so discreet EYE ROLL… At some point in our lives we have done it. Maybe to our parents, partners, spouses, children, and friends. “Whats the big deal!?” You may say. Well, in fact, when it comes the …
Trauma affects not only the survivor with PTSD but also their close family relationships or friendships. The symptoms of PTSD can cause problems with trust, closeness, communication, and problem solving. In the first weeks and months following a trauma, survivors may feel angry, detached, tense or worried in their relationships. In time, most are able to resume their prior level …
LGBT, including Queer, Gender-queer, Asexual, and Hermaphrodites. Should you come out to your parents? Now more than ever, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered are coming out to their parents-and they’re doing it when they’re quite young. Some research shows kids came out to their parents, on average at age 17, with some coming out as young as 14. This is …
How Long Does it Take to Grieve? It is helpful to know that grief is natural and time limited. It can continue anywhere from two weeks to almost two years, and is usually different for each relationship or event. It is also quite normal to be able to experience joy, contentment, and humor even amidst the worst loss. Some cope …