Denise and Edward love Mardi Gras and jazz and a dance that’s something like the electric slide. But in bed, they just couldn’t find their rhythm. “When we were dating, sex was no problem,” says Edward (the two opted to use their middle names to preserve their privacy). “But as soon as we got married,…
April is STD Awareness Month.* At any given time, one in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). That means there’s a good chance that at least one person in line with you for morning coffee has been there. Even though STIs are very common, having one still carries a lot of shame and stigma. Unfortunately, that stigma…
“I’ve lost my libido.” “He’s never in the mood.” “I feel constantly rejected.” “It wasn’t always like this. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other in the honeymoon phase.” “I’m in a sexless relationship.” “Please, help me increase my desire!” Desire is the most common, yet complex, issue that brings couples to sex therapy.…
Max and Jen sat across from me on the sofa. “What brings you in today?” I asked. Max fidgeted nervously on the sofa. “I’ll go first,” said Jen. “Max has erectile dysfunction. It’s gotten really frustrating for both of us. He never wants to do it anymore because he’s so worried he won’t get an…
At the beginning of a relationship, the electricity between you and your new partner makes sex exciting and passionate. But when the honeymoon phase inevitably ends — typically anywhere from a few months to a couple of years in — things tend to cool off between the sheets. As journalist Michael Castleman aptly put it: “The fireworks fizzle.…
Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to win the lottery? I know I have. It feels good to imagine who you’d share your winnings with, where you’d go on vacation and what you’d do with extra leisure time. Have you ever allowed yourself to imagine how it would feel to take…
This just in: Hands-free vibrators and dildos exist, and they’re total game-changers. Okay, this isn’t actually news, but in recent years, sex toy companies have been creating more and more products to help folks with disabilities or limited mobility enjoy fulfilling sex lives—and we love to see it!! Most recently, Bump’n debuted the first disability-driven sex toy, called the Bump’n Joystick…
Emily Jamea, Ph.D. is a sex therapist, author, and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Jessie and her husband sat across from me holding hands. “I don’t know what happened,” she said. “Things were great in the beginning. We couldn’t keep our hands off each…
Dr. Emily Jamea contributes to the discussion of why sexual activity saw such a decline during lock down. Analysis by Ian Kerner, CNN When Covid-19 first hit, I stopped getting as many inquiries from new patients for sex therapy. “Finally,” I thought, “people are having sex!”None of the old excuses — like working late, dinner…
Have you started talking to your kids about “the talk,” the birds and the bees, “the facts of life?” Talking about sex with your kid can be a dreaded thing that fills parents with anxiety. Heck…most adults aren’t comfortable talking about sex, so talking to your kids about sex can be a bit overwhelming. How do you start…