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
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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?
Sexual Healing: Sex Is Good For Your Health
Years ago, the Marvin Gaye song “Sexual Healing” touted the emotional benefits of lovemaking. True enough! Enjoyable sex creates feelings of joy. But sex is also good for physical health. Here’s what the latest research shows. … [Read more...] about Sexual Healing: Sex Is Good For Your Health
Podcast: Digital Sexual Health
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the topic of digital sexual health. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: Digital Sexual Health
Podcast: The Mental Health And Sexual Health Connection
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the connection between mental health and sexual health. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Mental Health And Sexual Health Connection
Q&A: The Sexual Health Inventory
Sexual Health Inventory Q: I grew up in a household where health wasn’t really addressed—and sexuality was never a part of the conversation. I didn’t have any sex ed in high school and was too embarrassed to even think about it … [Read more...] about Q&A: The Sexual Health Inventory
The Digital Revolution: Social Media’s Impact On STD Outreach And Sexual Health Education
Your friendly neighborhood sexual health educator here, and today, we're going to explore a topic that's as current as it is crucial. We're talking about the digital revolution and its profound impact on sexual health outreach, … [Read more...] about The Digital Revolution: Social Media’s Impact On STD Outreach And Sexual Health Education
Exploring The Intimate Link Between Sexual And Mental Health
As a clinician who specializes in sexual wellness, most people who contact me for help reach out specifically to me because of a sexual problem. In the evaluation process, my job is to look for the underlying issues affecting a … [Read more...] about Exploring The Intimate Link Between Sexual And Mental Health
Podcast: Breaking The Stigma Of Getting Help
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses accessing sexual health care and breaking the stigma of getting help with Dr. Greg Paczkowski. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's … [Read more...] about Podcast: Breaking The Stigma Of Getting Help
Sexual Health And Pleasure After Disaster
By Jessie Ford and Holly Wertman Research has shown that sexual pleasure is a central motivating factor behind people having sex. Beyond being a driver of sexual behavior; pleasure is deeply tied to our sense of self, … [Read more...] about Sexual Health And Pleasure After Disaster
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The Basics
A Barrage Of Questions (Answered in quick-fire fashion in bold) Q: I havea few questions. First question: Does masturbation have any side effects? No. Another question is about the size of the penis. What is the normal … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The Basics
Why We Need Better Measures For Pleasure And Sexual Health
A lot of people don’t know that STIs (sexually transmitted infections) spiked during the pandemic. This is related to a general trend where people didn’t go to the doctor for non-urgent medical issues. When people finally went in … [Read more...] about Why We Need Better Measures For Pleasure And Sexual Health