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Writer, Wendy Plump, writes a courageous and meaningful article in the New York Times in which she reveals her experiences on both sides of this coin. Take a look at the article and let us know what you think:
How do you do it today? How do you bring up sexually healthy kids when there is so much pornography available at the click of a mouse? Take a look at this article by Gail Danes, author of “Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality.” Porn Addiction Los Angeles
After you read the article, let us know what you think!
Women have a lot of difficulty getting the courage to reach out and get the help they need when it comes to problematic sexual behaviors. A the Center for Healthy Sex, we’re committed to helping women talk about and heal from these issues without shame.
To learn more about this problem, take a look at this article I co-wrote with Caroline Frost of CHS
Mr. Woods is a partner in the litigation practice of White & Case and practices complex commercial litigation throughout the United States.
Recently in Federal Court, Mr. Woods represented the Log Cabin Republicans, a nonprofit organization, pro bono in a challenge to the Government’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which prevents gays and lesbians from openly revealing their sexuality or risk discharge. The lawsuit was seeking a ruling that the policy violates constitutional protections of due process, equal protection, and freedom of speech
Just this month a Federal Judge in California struck down the discriminatory federal policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips said the ban violated the first amendment and due process rights of gay and lesbian service members. The judge will issue an injunction to halt the policy, but the Justice Department can appeal.
Alexandra Katehakis is Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified sex addiction therapist, a certified sex therapist, and a supervisory consultant to the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
Her new book is Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot Healthy Sex While in Recovery from Sex Addiction.
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A twenty-four year old medical student murdered a masseuse he found off Craigslist then killed himself while in prison for the crime. After investigating the crimes, the state attorney generals have ordered Craigslist to shut down their adult services listing. Sex Addiction Treatment Los Angeles
Craigslist officials argue that their ads are no more explicit then other on-line services and are calling this move censorship.
The Center for Healthy Sex presents a weekend workshop for couples in recovery from sexual addiction. Based on my book, “Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex While in Recovery From Sex Addiction” this weekend workshop will focus on intimacy building skills toward the goal of creating sexual desire. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
Workshop dates are Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19
Join me, Claudia Black, Dan Amen, John Bradshaw, and may others from June 17-19 in Newport Beach, California for this cutting-edge, informative conference! Sex Addiction Treatment Los Angeles
I will be presenting information from my new book, “Erotic Intelligence” and talking about the effects of early childhood attachment patterns on sexual addiction.
Come to my book signing and say “hello!” I look forward to seeing you there.
Are you interested in the ways women orgasm? If so, why? If not, why not?!
There are a lot of myths about female orgasm and little understanding about female sexual arousal. The truth is that all women are NOT created equal in this area. Each woman has distinctly different patterns of arousal and needs to understand her own body so that she can bring herself to orgasm. Once a woman is familiar with her sexuality in intimate ways and what her sexual preferences are, she can then communicate them to her partner. Sex Therapy Los Angeles
You can order my new book, “Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot Healthy Sex While in Recovery From Sex Addiction” at the Amazon link below. I wrote this book because so many people struggle with how to have healthy, exciting sex once they’ve committed to a life of sexual recovery. I think you’ll find it an easy, informative, and useful read. To order, go to: