Dating an Inmate Q: I have been in a long-distance relationship with an inmate, in a relationship for months. I met him doing service as a pen pal. He turned out to be the most beautiful, kindest, reliable man I've ever known. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Dating During The Pandemic—What Happens After?
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Is Porn Cheating?
Ask yourself this question: Is porn cheating? This is one of the most common questions I hear as a certified sex therapist. The answer is—it depends! … [Read more...] about Is Porn Cheating?
Putting The “Roar” Back Into The Roaring 20s
When I was eighteen and living in my first apartment—a small studio in a seedy neighborhood of Milwaukee—one of my favorite activities on a weekend was to invite my best friend and my boyfriend over to watch porn. Despite what you … [Read more...] about Putting The “Roar” Back Into The Roaring 20s
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Solo Sex Habits
Partner's Porn Q: My partner and I are very open to each other, I know he watches porn regularly, which I do not mind at all. But I found gay porn in his search history. Should I be worried that is he getting off on gay porn? I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Solo Sex Habits
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Exploring Fetishes
Foot Fetishism Q: I have a question that I have been trying to research, but unfortunately come up unsatisfied with. Why and how do foot fetishes occur? I understand that a lot of people, including myself, find themselves … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Exploring Fetishes
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation Matters
My Penis Won't Get Erect Q: I've been masturbating a lot recently, and now porn just doesn't cut it for me. I've taken to new levels, even invested into a pocket pussy. No erection. I think the issue may resolve itself but I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation Matters
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Much Is Too Much?
Masturbation Addiction Q: My boyfriend is addicted to masturbation. He neglects me sexually, intimately and every way. Doesn't touch me, no foreplay, no oral sex—nothing. I don't know what to do. I'm ready to walk away. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How Much Is Too Much?
What Does This Mean About Me?
All of us have a need for a sense that we are lovable, that we are connected, that we are valued, that we are safe, and that we have some sense of power to affect the world around us. These fundamental emotional needs are a core … [Read more...] about What Does This Mean About Me?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What We Think About When…
Woman Turned On by Women Q: I have children and a man I love. But the idea of women just gets me super sexual. What does this mean? … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: What We Think About When…
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation Habits
Fleshlight for Masturbation Q: Recently I've stopped hands-on masturbating because I hear it makes men ejaculate faster. It's been tough fighting the urges to masturbate. Would a “fleshlight” be a better replacement than … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation Habits
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching
Masturbation and hair loss Q: Can watching porn and masturbating cause hair loss or any other psychological problems like stress, anxiety or depression. Is Porn completely safe to use, if it is how to go about it? A: It is … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching
Why Does Porn Exist?
Why do we like to watch other people having sex? The answer isn’t immediately obvious. After all, if I’m hungry I don’t get any pleasure from watching someone else eat dinner. Why should sex be different? As a sex therapist and … [Read more...] about Why Does Porn Exist?