Have committed relationships been replaced by casual sexual encounters also known as “hookups?” Love, while desired by some, is being put on hold or seen as impossible for others. Old-fashioned dating seems to have fallen by the … [Read more...] about Dating And Hookup Culture In Modern Relationships
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Five Things To Ask Yourself Before Dating Someone With Herpes
Discordant relationships in the herpes community are common. According to the 2021 HSV survey conducted by Something Positive for Positive People, a 501c3 non profit dedicated to connecting people navigating herpes stigma to … [Read more...] about Five Things To Ask Yourself Before Dating Someone With Herpes
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Building Confidence After 50
Building Confidence Q: Hi. I’m a woman in my 60's and I’ve been divorced for a few years. I’ve had a couple of great relationships in that time and one not-so-good one that I am in the process of getting over. Like many people … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Building Confidence After 50
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Leaving The Past Behind
Leaving The Past In The Past Q: I recently started dating again after getting out of a long relationship. So long, in fact, that it was my only relationship. It ended poorly and it’s definitely not something I’m going to talk … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Leaving The Past Behind
Getting Him To Make Plans
“Hi Stephanie. It’s Mark. Would you like to go out Saturday night?” “Yes, I would. What did you have in mind?” “I don’t know. What would you like to do?” When I speak at singles events, I ask women, “Put up your hand if a … [Read more...] about Getting Him To Make Plans
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Love Bombing
Love Bombing Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I keep hearing this term and I don’t fully know what it means—love bombing. Based on what I’ve read, I still don’t know if I’m experiencing it or if my partner is giving me a normal amount of … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Love Bombing
Becoming Newly Sexually Active: Your Guide to Getting Out There—Or Back Out There
If you are ready to become sexually active for the first time ever, or the first time in a long time, you are probably at least a little nervous about it. This is completely normal and totally okay. If you’re ready to start doing … [Read more...] about Becoming Newly Sexually Active: Your Guide to Getting Out There—Or Back Out There
How Do I Bring Up STI Testing With A Partner?
With the epic cliffhanger of Lee and Lynn from my last article on how to respond when someone discloses a positive status to you, we left off with an exchange that ended positively. What was missing is a key element to a sexual … [Read more...] about How Do I Bring Up STI Testing With A Partner?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What Constitutes Cheating?
What Constitutes Cheating? Q: I recently heard through some mutual friends that my boyfriend of five years made out with another woman while I was out of town. Well, to be clear, they reminded him of what happened and he told … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What Constitutes Cheating?
12 Ways Men Can Make A Great Impression On A First Date
I’ve heard a lot of women tell stories of first dates with men who didn’t make a good impression. An attractive woman told me she had arranged to meet a man at a café. She arrived first and sat at a table waiting for him. When he … [Read more...] about 12 Ways Men Can Make A Great Impression On A First Date
Podcast: Loving Large
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses loving large. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News". … [Read more...] about Podcast: Loving Large
The Rules Of Attraction Part II: Pheromones
When we discuss attraction, the discussion often turns to “pheromones”—fluids secreted outside of the body (like sweat) that draw us to certain people. We know animals secrete these to attract mates, but do humans? Believe it or … [Read more...] about The Rules Of Attraction Part II: Pheromones