What works best for erectile dysfunction (ED)? No, not Viagra or its cousins: Cialis, Levitra, or Stendra. They may be the most popular, but there’s actually a far more effective treatment. … [Read more...] about There’s A Reliable Treatment For Firm Erections—But It Terrifies Most Men
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Shifting Stigma In Sexuality & Something Positive For Positive People
Erving Goffman defines stigma as the situation of the individual who is disqualified from full social acceptance. Since 2017, I’ve been operating under the definition of stigma just being stereotypes of people living with herpes … [Read more...] about Shifting Stigma In Sexuality & Something Positive For Positive People
12 Reflections From 12 Years With Herpes
On March 23, 2013, I woke up with body aches, chills, and a fever. And when I wrote that sentence, it was March 23, 2025. Here I am a week later, and I’m in such a different place than I was when I sat down to write about … [Read more...] about 12 Reflections From 12 Years With Herpes
Dating After 50: Are Condoms Still Necessary?
Most singles over age 50 think they’re no longer at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In 2009, AARP asked older singles how committed they felt to condoms. Only one in five said they used them every time, 32% of the … [Read more...] about Dating After 50: Are Condoms Still Necessary?
How Do We Minimize Stigma In Health Care?
The Health Care Setting: A Starting Point for Stigma The health care setting is definitely one of the core starting points of stigma. I see it this way because, oftentimes, it’s where people’s internalized stigma first gets … [Read more...] about How Do We Minimize Stigma In Health Care?
Podcast: What You Need To Know About Getting Tested For STIs
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses what you need to know about getting tested for STIs. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: What You Need To Know About Getting Tested For STIs
Post-Sex Blues
Over the years, I have received questions, mostly from women, who are confused by the flood of emotions they experience after sex. Usually I hear something like “After sex, I cry. The sex was great and I feel good with my partner, … [Read more...] about Post-Sex Blues
“Someone Just Told Me She Has Herpes. Can We Date?”
“Someone Just Told Me She Has Herpes. Can We Date?” First off, I want to thank you for being willing to pursue the route of even asking this question in the first place. That speaks to the quality of investment you have in your … [Read more...] about “Someone Just Told Me She Has Herpes. Can We Date?”
Why Should We Be Talking About Pain During Sex?
By Isabella Wegner and Jessie Ford No one should feel they need to hide their pain. Then why is this typical during sex? The experience of pain with sex goes beyond simple biology, as it is also influenced by social and … [Read more...] about Why Should We Be Talking About Pain During Sex?
The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
“Should I tell my friends about my herpes diagnosis?” is actually an uncommon question people ask me. It has come up recently perhaps because of the recent media attention mental health has gotten. Generally, people believe the … [Read more...] about The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
On September 29, 2024, we hosted our first Something Positive for Positive People Safe Sex Expo in New York City. The intention of this expo was to implement an intervention program to address the gaps in STI prevention that … [Read more...] about Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
Introducing The Hoochie Mama: Angel Phoenix
The Hoochie Mama is a playful Sex Ed program created by Angel Phoenix with the intent to guide women through the evolution of their sexual expression and identity in the postnatal period. … [Read more...] about Introducing The Hoochie Mama: Angel Phoenix