In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the topic of sexual shame with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, author of Shameless Parenting. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on … [Read more...] about Podcast: Understanding Sexual Shame
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Being In The Moment & Combating Negative Feelings
“Afterglow” Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I’m getting married in a few months. It’s basically been my first serious relationship. I was definitely a bit of a playboy in my younger years, but when I met my fiancée, I knew immediately she … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Being In The Moment & Combating Negative Feelings
The Impact Of Politics On Romantic Relationships
How politics can erode a relationship is not something you’d expect at first glance. Sometimes, our ideas about right and wrong seep into the very core of who we are—even affecting those closest to us. Political opinions, after … [Read more...] about The Impact Of Politics On Romantic Relationships
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: “Cleanliness” And Sex
Cleaning Up Q: Recently my wife has become fixated on cleanliness to the detriment of our sex life. She used to have frequent UTIs but then started taking a supplement which pretty much stopped them in their tracks (d-Mannose, … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: “Cleanliness” And Sex
Get Your Confidence Back After A Breakup (Even When You Feel Like Trash)
So you got your heart smashed — now what? I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Break ups feel like emotional biohazards. One minute you’re thinking about what color to paint the baby’s room, and the next you’re ugly crying into a pint … [Read more...] about Get Your Confidence Back After A Breakup (Even When You Feel Like Trash)
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The “Hall Pass”
Hall Pass Q: My wife and I have been together for ten years, and in that time, the frequency of our sexual encounters has gone down to the point where we have sex maybe once every 6 months. She tells me she just really doesn’t … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The “Hall Pass”
Relationships & Family Dynamics: The Importance Of Being A Good In-Law
There's an old joke. What's the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted. Being an in-law can be challenging. Seeing your child with a life partner can be a source of joy. But that joy can become … [Read more...] about Relationships & Family Dynamics: The Importance Of Being A Good In-Law
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Losing Control
Sleepwalking Sex? Q: Hey Dr. Laurie. The other night something out of the ordinary happened that I’ve never experienced before. My boyfriend woke me up in the middle of the night and asked to have sex. We went at it, but the … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Losing Control
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
Podcast: Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the causes of erectile dysfunction. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
Who Owns Pleasure?
By Madison Moore and Jessie Ford Unpacking Concepts of Pleasure, Power and Liberation Sexual freedom is often packaged as a Western export, but what if the real revolution is happening elsewhere? Looking beyond Eurocentric … [Read more...] about Who Owns Pleasure?
The Impact Of Micro-Cheating
Scenario: A wife discovers that her husband has been regularly engaging with posts on Instagram—posts of hot women. She discovers many of these, involving direct messages of a flirtatious nature. She feels betrayed, and now … [Read more...] about The Impact Of Micro-Cheating