Bringing Back the Erotic Charge

One of the most common situations that comes up in marriage counseling sessions is when one partner’s desire for sex is much lower than the other’s. Many times this happens when couples have been together for some time and have gotten into a lifestyle that is routine and perhaps, child centered. When there’s a lot . . . → Read More: Bringing Back the Erotic Charge

The Overwhelming Hurt of Infidelity

Many clients contact me after they’ve found out that their partner or spouse has been unfaithful. This is obviously a very difficult and painful time. Most clients say that it’s the most difficult challenge they’ve had to face. There is such a flood of emotions and the person who used to provide support is the . . . → Read More: The Overwhelming Hurt of Infidelity

Is Diminishing Sex Drive a Problem?

When couples lose their sexual connection it often has a negative impact on the relationship. This slideshow on webMD lists many of the reasons that you or your partner’s sexuality can be diminished. If you understand the cause for a problem it helps in exploring options for rectifying it.

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Why We Have Sex

“Generally speaking, men seek sex because they like how it feels. Women, although they very well may also derive pleasure from the act, are generally more interested in the relationship enhancement aspects of sex. Researchers describe these differences as body-centered versus person-centered sex.

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7 Kinds of Intimacy

When we speak of intimacy some people think of sex, some think of emotional support.  I came across a list of 7 different kinds of intimacy or perhaps it could be termed 7 components that are often present in a satisfying and intimate relationship.  Here they are:

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Is Porn Harmful to Your Relationship?

Many therapists have changed their attitudes about pornography in the age of the internet. There was a time, before the world wide web, when the view of pronography was that it was often crude and objectified people, especially women, but that it didn’t pose the danger that therapists see now.

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What is Sex Therapy?

A good article by Dr. Madeleine Castellanos answers your questions about sex therapy. Dr. Castellanos makes the point that the sooner a couple addresses the problems in their relationship the better the chance that they may be solved.

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