Spring is here, and with it comes a sense of renewal and freedom, a departure from the norm. This season can be an opportunity to discover parts of yourself that are typically untapped. For singles, this might mean ditching the pressure to seek a relationship and focusing instead on dating, or hooking up, more casually.…

It was a chilly, gray January day when my new clients Amy and Noah came for their first appointment. I brewed us all some tea and lit a candle, and we got comfortable in my office. “What brings you in today?” I asked. “I’m going to get right to it,” Noah started. “We’re here because…

Good sex only happens when there’s mutual consent and mutual pleasure. But unfortunately, women often struggle to experience pleasure during sex and many actually experience significant discomfort and even pain. Sometimes, the pain can be so bad that intercourse isn’t even possible. (What about people who enjoy the kinky mix of pleasure and pain? Sex…

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Great Day Houston. Warning: today’s show is about an essential human interaction. In fact, without it, human beings wouldn’t even exist. So if it’s so common, why is it so hard to talk about, and why can it be so confusing? It can bring people together or tear them…

Health Reporter Haley Hernandez from KPRC Houston sat down with relationship therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea, and she has some great tips and goals for the new year.  If you’re interested reading more from Dr. Emily Jamea, you can visit the PRESS page for more articles written by Jamea about dealing with dating dealbreakers and tips…

Stop for a moment and consider what comes up for you as you think about that word. If you’re like most folks, you probably reminisce about childhood — a time when feelings of curiosity, wonder, and unbridled joy were second nature. How quickly we lose touch with our sense of play as adults. After all,…

We all feel insecure from time to time—whether we openly admit it or not. It’s one of the most human feelings, and there’s really no shame in it. What matters more is how you deal with your insecurities. Depending on how you respond to them, insecurities often deteriorate one’s self-esteem, so it’s important to learn…

If you’re single and in the dating game, picture your last date for a moment. How did it go? Did you enjoy the person you were with? Did they make you laugh or share in any interesting conversations? If so, great! If not, did you notice any immediate red flags or unsavory behaviors? Were they rude to…

If you’re reading this, chances are that you or someone you know has been affected by cancer. You may be familiar with cancer screenings, types of cancers and various treatment options, but how familiar are you with the effect that cancer can have on sexuality and intimacy? Unfortunately, there is a massive lack of awareness…

Licensed therapists Ty Lerman and Dr. Emily Jamea help us establish boundaries and dodge the emotions of the holidays. Navigating through the holiday blues It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or is it?

Whether you’re currently single or in a loving partnership, it’s hard to deny that the modern dating world is full of considerable difficulties. Dating apps have emphasized digital connections, and ghosting has become an easy out in place of an actual breakup. In many ways, this can be said to have lowered our sense of…

A sex and relationship therapist has revealed five things every couple should avoid to ensure their romance lasts, including never neglecting sex and avoiding tying the knot until after ‘at least a year’ of dating.  Dr. Emily Jamea, a self-proclaimed ‘expert in love and libido’ from Houston, Texas, shared some advice on how couples can keep…

In the past two weeks, famous men everywhere – that is, if you consider the lead singer of Maroon 5 and one-fourth of The Try Guys as famous – have been exposed for allegedly cheating on their wives. Adam Levine and Ned Fulmer were otherwise known for being obsessed with their spouses. Since his wedding to model Behati…

Stop and think if any variation of the following thoughts has ever taken hold of you during sex. “My cellulite must look terrible in this position.” “Did I remember to text my sister back?” “I better come quickly or he’s going to lose interest. I swear, it’s like I’m numb down there.” If you relate…

A sex expert has revealed the things she would never do in a relationship, including getting married in less than a year and waiting a set number of dates to have sex. Emily Jamea, 37, of Houston, Texas, says adhering to outdated dating rules and games, and getting lazy in a relationship are sure-fire ways to…

Are you considering getting back in the saddle — or the bed, rather — after it’s been a while? Like, a long while? Has it been so long in fact, that you feel like it’s the first time again? Are you worried about what to do, what to say, and how to feel? Your resident…

ICYMI: Sexuality is a spectrum. Where you fall on that spectrum can be fixed or fluid. And either way, chances are it won’t look exactly the same for you as it does for anyone else. Questioning your sexuality can be confusing and even frustrating. And it can take a long time to come to terms with how you…

I don’t know about you, but I love that things were once deemed indulgent but are now considered healthy. Dark chocolate? Hand it over. A glass of red wine? Yes, please! Good sex? Yeah, baby! It seems that we’re gradually moving away from the puritanical ideology of abstinence and restraint and giving into the truth…

On the surface, the Covid-19 pandemic seems like it would have been great for relationships: unlimited access to your partner, nonstop togetherness and plenty of time for intimacy. But, as most of us are now all too aware, lockdowns have largely had the opposite effect on romance. We were living on top of each other,…

Fact: You’ll have plenty of different kinds of sex in your life. There’s romantic sex, kinky sex, makeup sex, breakup sex, and, of course, the ever-legendary vacation sex.  Vacation sex is pretty much in a category all its own thanks to the fact that it’s totally epic. After all, this is pretty much the only time…