Do you think it’s beneficial for some people to reject their gay or lesbian attractions? In an article entitled “A New Therapy on Faith and Sexual Identity” in the Wall Street Journal, The American Psychological Association says that it can be. When people are tormented by their sexual orientation because it conflicts with their religious beliefs, changing their sexual compass may bring them relief.
This is not meant to be the old “conversion therapy” that “cures” people out of their homosexuality but will certainly create controversy nonetheless.
Check out the article at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124950491516608883.html
What do you think about this topic? Let us know by clicking the comments button below. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
. Aug 15, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, gay relationships, healthy eroticism, sexual potential, women's sexuality
Is there such a thing as sexual fluidity or is our sexuality static? This author offers both research and explanation as to why/how it’s possible that our sexuality fluctuates over time and according to who were with and where we are in our lives. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
“I Kissed a Girl” Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire by Lisa M. Diamond Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2008, is available in hardcover should you want to read the book.
Below you will find an excerpt of her book reviewed by Ellyn Ruthstrom:
In a culture most comfortable analyzing important issues using binary concepts—Democrat/Republican, pro/con, right/wrong—the straight/gay binary of sexual orientation is particularly well-defended. Admitting to any element of ambiguity or changeability in this most intimate part of our identities strikes fear into the hearts of many. Certainly the biphobia—prejudice against bisexuals—that is exhibited by both the straight and gay communities is a manifestation of that fear. If we understood ambiguity better, would we be able to accept that a fluid sexual orientation is as valid as any other? Would there be less distrust and apprehension of those whose sexuality doesn’t fit into a heads-or-tails reality?
To read the rest of the article, go to http://www.wcwonline.org/content/view/1945/
Or to read another article on why women leave men, go to http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/04/23/o.women.leave.menfor.women/index.html
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. May 08, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, female sexuality, sex and women, women's sexuality
Finally, a book geared to adults enjoying and celebrating their sexuality! Sex Therapy Los Angeles
The newest sex education manual, Older Wiser, Sexually Smarter: 30 Sex Ed Lessons for Adults Only is the first sex ed manual exclusively for adults! This book is getting rave reviews and I think you will rave too. To find out more and to order your copy, visit http://ppgnnj.org/jforms/flyerOWSS.pdf
Enjoy and let us know what you think by clicking the comments button below.
. May 01, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, sexual desire & potential, female sexuality, healthy eroticism, sex therapy, sexual desire, women's sexuality
If you are gay and interested in exploring your questions about sex, what is healthy and what is not, then this group is for you.
Sex Therapy Los Angeles
Lead by Christopher Donaghue, MSW in a dynamic and non-judgmental fashion, questions around dating, casual sex, sexual compulsivity, and long-term committed relationships with be addressed.
It’s difficult to be gay and sex positive in a culture that gives the message that anything goes when it comes to sex. Come sort out these issues for yourself in the safety and comfort of a peer group at the Center for Healthy Sex on Monday nights from 7 - 9pm.
For more information, call Chris at 310-280-8472 or email him at chris@centerforhealthysex.com
Have fun and let us know what you think of the group!
. Jan 30, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, gay relationships, healthy eroticism, sex therapy, sexual compulsivity, sexual desire
“Men’s Sexual Health,” by Barry W. Mccarthy and Michael E. Metz is a must read for men! This is a well researched book full of useful information for optimal sexual health. The author’s state, “Anything good for your physical body will be good for your sexuality, and anything that subverts your physical body will subvert your sexuality”.In that, they are saying that fitness is critical for everyone especially men over 40. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
The author’s remind us that behavioral habits like sleep, exercise, eating, drinking, drug use and smoking are key.Chronic health problems like sleep apnea, sleeping less than 5 hours per night, depression and irrability have a major negative impact on sexuality. Smoking is major contributor to erectile dysfunction and medications for blood pressure control can have an impact on desire and erection. We are reminded that stress is the number one killer of sexual desire in the body and the authors recommend that men take a semi annual vacation. “Take all your allotted vacation and personal time” and take “micro vacations” i.e. movie, concert, sporting event and concentrate on this as a microvacation from stress.
- They recommend that you change your exercise program with age.Don’t do the workout at 40 that you were doing at 20.Look for activities that increase respiration, cardiac output and vascular system heal.All these will improve your sexual vitality and function! Sensuality, looking at how you treat your body, how you workout - “appreciate your maleness and your sexuality at every age of your life.
- Make new choices for self-nurturance and fun– clothes, food, hobbies, moving bodies, celebrating YOU without shameThe good-enough sex model is not about performance but about acceptance, pleasure and positive, realistic sexual and relationship expectations”.”With the good enough sex model, intimacy and satisfaction are the ultimate purpose, with pleasure as important as function and mutual acceptance as the context”.
“Relationship and sexual satisfaction are the ultimate developmental focus.The couple is an intimate team”
“The essence of sexuality is giving and receiving pleasure-oriented touching, which is the foundation of healthy sexual function”.
. Jan 16, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living, fitness, healthy eroticism, men's sexuality, sexual desire
A few cases of sexual amnesia have been reported and studied in Spain. People who can’t remember anything for a few hours after having sex. This may be linked to high blood pressure or the use of medications like Viagra. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
To read the article on this, go to:
http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/080928_amnesia.htm
. Jan 09, 2009
Filed under: sex and daily living
Male or female, just about any question you may have about sexual dysfunction or sexual desire can be found on this web site. Questions about medication, pain, prostate health or orgasm can be answered.
Go to: http://www.hisandherhealth.com/authors/dr.-aline-zoldbrod-expert-in-sex-therapy.html
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. Dec 26, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sexual desire, sexual dysfunction
As a father, have you had an appropriate sex talk with your teenage daughter? Many men don’t due to their discomfort with the topic but it’s crucial for a girl coming into her sexuality to have a sense that her father cares in an appropriate way. Although challenging, this conversation can have a lasting impact on your daughter and your relationship with her. By reaching out and initiating the conversation, you are modeling intimacy to her and you’ll most likely leave the conversation with the two of you feeling closer to one another.
If you don’t know where to start, try contacting Ricky Siegel, Vice President of Education, Training and Counseling for Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties. He is a licensed and certified mental health counselor, sex therapist, and addictions professional in the State of Florida.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TiffanieDavis/2008/09/04/Sex-Therapy-with-Ricky-Siegel
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. Oct 10, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living
Do you wonder about your sex life and what’s “normal?” Do you talk to your friends about their sexuality and compare your sexual activity to theirs? Most of us don’t know what “healthy sex” is because we’ve never stopped to ask ourselves questions about who we are sexually. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
Struggling with low sexual desire, anxiety in the form of premature ejaculation, having painful sex or feeling like you aren’t really sure of who you are sexually are all reasons to seek sex therapy. Many people avoid sex therapy because they are embarrassed to admit they have a problem. I would venture to say that most people have sexual issues throughout the lifespan due to changing ideas, bodies, values and desires.
To read more and to locate resources on where to find a sex therapist go to:
http://www.thirdage.com/sexual-health/sex-therapy-is-it-for-you-0
. Oct 03, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, sex therapy, sexual desire
We think and talk a lot about cybersex addiction today but addiction the Internet is a steadily growing problem that encompasses cybersex addiction. If you are worried about yourself or a family member consider getting help for this problem. Sex Addiction Los Angeles
There is a lot of good information and resources on this site: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/washington/news.aspx?id=95681
. Sep 12, 2008
Filed under: sex and daily living, cybersex addiction, sex addiction
