My Journey as Both a Mother and a Therapist I was not one of those people who felt the birth of a child was an experience that should be shared only between my husband and I (not that there is anything wrong with that—it’s just not me). I’ve always had an “it takes a village”…
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Yes, but not in the way you think. I often warn my clients about trying to have sex “the way they do in the movies.” That kind of sex, I remind them, is scripted. Those are actors. Hollywood doesn’t do the best job of portraying the sexual mishaps that are so common off-screen. Box office…
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When it comes to our romantic relationships, being in sync is one of the key ingredients that takes our experience from good to extraordinary. If we examine non-romantic relationships among professional athletes and musicians, we can identify a few themes that, when applied to our love life, have the power to elevate our relationship satisfaction and…
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Women’s Health Magazine: 100 Questions to Ask Before Marriage Marriage is a pretty major step, so there are tons of things you’ll need to consider before you say “I do.” Not sure where to start? Fair enough…Try these 100 questions to ask before marriage. CLICK HERE TO READ MY INTERVIEW WITH WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE
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How to Keep Sex Hot, Especially When It’s Planned Couples make such a fuss when I suggest scheduling sex, as if putting it on the calendar is going to strip away all the fun and spontaneity. This couldn’t be further from the truth. What this tells me is that the couple’s sexual script, or in…
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Check out my interview with Laura Max Rose on her Podcast, Look Ma’ No Hands! This episode features my insight into relationship lessons we can learn from being stuck together in quarantine. Some couples are thriving in quarantine and others are planning to file for divorce as soon as they can get to the courthouse.…
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Read my interview with HealthyWomen.org on female sexuality during middle-age Excerpt from HealthyWomen.org “I recently spoke with Dr. Emily Jamea, a certified sex therapist, the president and clinical director of REVIVE, and a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council, about how to maintain sexual health. This is the first installment of a two-part series.…
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Read My Interview with SELF Magazine on the Effect of COVID-19 on Relationships SELF Magazine Interviews Dr. Emily Jamea on “17 Totally Normal Things to Feel in Your Relationship Right Now” “To help normalize the various ways the pandemic might be impacting your romantic relationships right now, I asked both therapists and everyday people to…
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How do you cope with a loss of control? We are in the midst of a time that has us feeling a loss of control over so many things – our social interactions, our ability to travel, our health… We can focus on the things we can no longer grasp – the result of which…
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How has your relationship fared through quarantine? I’ve heard the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the effect of quarantine on relationships. For many couples, the extra time together has been very positive. For couples who were already struggling, lockdown has totally exacerbated issues. And for couples who were already on…
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