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)
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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
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The “Waiting” Period
The “Waiting” Period Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. Recently my boyfriend of three years went to the doctor thinking he had a UTI. When he came home, he told me that she told him he had chlamydia. He says he hasn’t cheated on me ever, and … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: The “Waiting” Period
Learning How To Forgive Yourself After A Breakup
Breakups can feel like emotional earthquakes, especially when you’re left sorting through the debris of what could have been. And let’s be real, most of us are pretty good at pointing fingers outward. “They lied,” “They left,” … [Read more...] about Learning How To Forgive Yourself After A Breakup
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: High Libido Or Sex Addiction?
High Libido Vs Sex Addiction Q: I am a woman in my mid-30s and single for the first time in a few years. In that time I’ve gotten off hormonal birth control and a medication that affected my libido. So, I am really raring to go … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: High Libido Or Sex Addiction?
When You’re Both Exhausted At The End Of A Work Day
Dave works long hours at his job and then has a long commute home. When he gets home, he’s exhausted. When he walks through the door of his home, all he wants to do is collapse on the couch. He's worked hard all day and wants to … [Read more...] about When You’re Both Exhausted At The End Of A Work Day
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Walking On Eggshells
Walking On Eggshells Q: Recently it seems like my girlfriend gets upset at the smallest thing. We live about an hour apart so we mostly spend the weekends together and call/text during the week. Every time we’re together, she … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Walking On Eggshells