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“Don’t Call Harvey Weinstein a Sex Addict: What We Label Things Matters”

"Don't Call Harvey Weinstein a Sex Addict: What We Label Things Matters" With all the recent media attention on the Harvey Weinstein scandal—numerous revelations by movie stars about the powerful Hollywood film producer’s sexual harassment and assault habits—we’re seeing many references to his behavior as “sex addiction.” Cleverly, Weinstein has taken the easy path—rehab instead [...]

By |October 18th, 2017|Categories: Sexual Wellness|Comments Off on “Don’t Call Harvey Weinstein a Sex Addict: What We Label Things Matters”

Pitfalls of Not Being a Sexually Informed Therapist

Pitfalls of Not Being a Sexually Informed Therapist Years ago, I saw a cartoon that really made me laugh: In a therapist’s office, a woman is lying on the typical Freudian couch, and says to the therapist, “You know, doctor, there are some things I don’t tell you.” And the therapist responds, “I want [...]

By |October 2nd, 2017|Categories: Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, LGBTQIA+, Sexual Wellness|Comments Off on Pitfalls of Not Being a Sexually Informed Therapist

“Smart Sex-Smart Love” discussion series

"Smart Sex-Smart Love" discussion series I'm really proud about what we are creating with the, "Smart sex-Smart Love" discussion series at my psychotherapy offices. Last night we had men and women, straight, bisexual and gay, caucasian and people of color. Next month we are talking about pornography and gender differences/similarities reacting to porn as [...]

By |September 11th, 2017|Categories: Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling, LGBTQIA+, Sexual Wellness|Comments Off on “Smart Sex-Smart Love” discussion series

Does Masturbating Make You a Sex Addict? What About Porn? What About Bondage? Even the Experts Can’t Agree.

Does Masturbating Make You a Sex Addict? What About Porn? What About Bondage? Even the Experts Can’t Agree. Others include Joe Kort, a sexologist and former sex-addiction therapist who has defected, and who wrote a blog in late 2015 renouncing the sex-addiction model. “I think it is... very harmful to gay and bisexual men,” Kort, who is [...]

By |August 28th, 2017|Categories: Individual Counseling, LGBTQIA+, Sexual Wellness|Comments Off on Does Masturbating Make You a Sex Addict? What About Porn? What About Bondage? Even the Experts Can’t Agree.

Sexual Disorientation of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors

Sexual Disorientation of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Sexual abuse disorients you; it does not orient you. Returning to the scene of the sexual crime. A boy who has become traumatized from such an event usually becomes quite adept in adulthood at compartmentalization—so much so that he may even “forget” that he has these compulsions [...]

By |August 14th, 2017|Categories: Individual Counseling, LGBTQIA+, Sexual Wellness|Comments Off on Sexual Disorientation of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
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