Dr. Emily’s post for The Thinks I Wish I Knew blog provides insightful tips on sustaining passion in long-term relationships. Many people wonder whether it’s possible to sustain passion in long-term, monogamous relationships. The honeymoon phase of the relationship feels wonderful; sex seems effortless, spontaneous, and hot. We also have so many neurochemicals surging through…
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Dr. Emily’s helpful tips on how to see your therapist as a person, in this article for SELF Magazine by By Patia Braithwaite. Click here for the full article. The COVID-19 pandemic, for all of its heartache and inconvenience, has encouraged many of us to extend more grace. Friends may not respond to texts right away, grieving coworkers may not…
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Dr. Emily Jamea contributes to the conversation of how to forgive yourself in this SELF article by By Patia Braithwaite. Read the full article here. Forgiveness isn’t always easy. When someone hurts you, it can require major strength (and maturity) to take a deep breath, put your ego aside, and accept a sincere apology. But what happens if…
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This article by Patia Braithwaite was originally published on SELF.com Dr. Emily Jamea contributes her insight on the topic of sleeping separate from your partner. To read the full article click here. You’re not alone if the pandemic has unearthed small (or large) relationship irritations. Your partner’s chewing might send you spiraling. Snoring might induce rage. Or, after spending…
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Distracted minds sabotage our ability to focus during sex. Dr. Emily reports on a common libido killer she sees all too often in her office. Read the full article on Psychology Today. Adaeze and Mark fidgeted on the sofa across from me in my therapy office. She glanced down at her handbag at the familiar rhythm of…
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In this article for SELF written by By Patia Braithwaite Dr. Emily Jamea weighs in on how to handle uncharted relationship situations created by the ongoing pandemic. How do you know you should break up with your COVID-19 bubble? Many conversations about COVID-19 pods focus on an exact number of people that is or isn’t “safe,”…
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Mental health pros share the most meaningful “gifts” to set yourself up for personal growth in the year ahead. In the article, written by Julia Malacoff for InStyle, Dr. Emily Jamea contributes 2 gift ideas to give yourself this season. Check out Emily’s ideas below or read the full article. 6. Get in touch with…
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Before putting a ring on that finger, consider these. By Samantha VincentyNov 19, 2020 For The Oprah Magazine By the time you and your significant other have gotten serious enough to sign a certificate, you might assume that you know everything about each other. Yet, we contain multitudes, and there are still many topics couples should…
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Why it might be a good reason and what to do. Dr. Emily Jamea originally published this article in Psychology Today. I’ve worked as a sex and relationship therapist for over a decade. Many people are surprised to learn that of the individuals (as opposed to couples) who call my office, the majority are men. Typically, these…
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Emily Jamea contributes to medically reviewed Insider article on Orgasms written by Ava English. Read the full piece below. For more articles and interviews with Dr. Emily visit her press page. Regardless of what you call it — climaxing, coming, or finishing — orgasms are often considered the peak of a sexual experience. However, they…
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