“Caught” In The Act Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. My husband and I are in our late 30s and have two kids and careers. We still make time for sex but not quite at the same level we did in the beginning of our relationship ten years ago. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: “Caught” In The Act
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Letting Go Of Your Partner’s Past: Managing Jealousy And Insecurity In Modern Dating
So you’re in a new relationship, things are going great, and yet you can’t stop obsessing over their past relationships. Who they dated, how serious it was—let’s be honest—whether they were better (in bed) than you. Sound … [Read more...] about Letting Go Of Your Partner’s Past: Managing Jealousy And Insecurity In Modern Dating
Why You Should Keep Your Relationship Private
“Before I got married, people asked me about my sex life,” says a joke on the Internet. “After I got married, they stopped. They knew I didn’t have one.” … [Read more...] about Why You Should Keep Your Relationship Private
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Weathering The Ups And Downs
On The Downturn Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. When I met my partner many years ago, he was super ambitious and energetic and we did lots of fun things together. We’ve been through a lot together, and I still love him, but he’s kind of in a … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Weathering The Ups And Downs
The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
“Should I tell my friends about my herpes diagnosis?” is actually an uncommon question people ask me. It has come up recently perhaps because of the recent media attention mental health has gotten. Generally, people believe the … [Read more...] about The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Relationship Roadblocks
Meddling Family Q: I’ve been dating my girlfriend for a year and we’re really in love. She’s very close to her family, but we kind of put off spending time with them while we were still in our honeymoon period, because she told … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Relationship Roadblocks
You’re Entitled To Be Spoken To Respectfully
Jim and Sharon were driving on a country road on their way to visit friends at a cottage. Jim had trouble with the directions he was given and got lost. He stopped at another cottage to ask for help. Sharon criticized him … [Read more...] about You’re Entitled To Be Spoken To Respectfully
The Secret To Giving Any Woman An Orgasm: Communication Is Key
As a men's sex coach, I’ve learned one crucial thing that has changed my approach to intimacy. The secret to giving any woman an orgasm isn't a technique or trick—it's all about communication. Here's why, and how you can support … [Read more...] about The Secret To Giving Any Woman An Orgasm: Communication Is Key
Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
On September 29, 2024, we hosted our first Something Positive for Positive People Safe Sex Expo in New York City. The intention of this expo was to implement an intervention program to address the gaps in STI prevention that … [Read more...] about Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
Good Relationship, Bad Sex
I recently received this email, and thought we could elaborate on the subject. … [Read more...] about Good Relationship, Bad Sex
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Planning For The Future
Timelines Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I turned 30 a couple years ago and I’m still not sure if I want kids, though I’m leaning toward yes. With all my friends trying to have kids, and worrying about their biological clocks, including … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Planning For The Future
Taking Charge Vs. Being Controlling
When Paul’s partner Emily said she had fallen out of love with him, she complained he was hardly taking charge in their relationship. Paul didn’t understand what she meant. He thought he was being a good man. … [Read more...] about Taking Charge Vs. Being Controlling