Sex Is A Language

Porn, sexual fantasies, and how to talk about them

Sexual matters and sexuality are always present in the consultation room, particularly if you practice from a psychodynamic (insight-oriented) framework. Whether the patient seeks …

Key points Ageism is trending now and will likely be the last of the “isms” to end Sex is common among adults …

Authenticity connects us to a state of purpose, an internal imperative with boundless capability. It enables and reflects the courage to pursue and …

Key points Heavy reliance on porn is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction, some studies find. Technology may seduce, but we are …

Key points Some people struggle for a lifetime to find a sense of wonder and joy. Our culture can trick us into …

Key points “Sex sells” can apply to politics as well as politicians seeking to secure votes. Topics about sex and sexual behavior …

Key points Symptoms are concrete evidence of a person’s unconscious attempt to resolve an internal psychological conflict. Blaming COVID, TikTok, and the …

Key points Social politics and current norms maintain an overarching reach into the public voices of people. The issue over what constitutes …

Key points Do gender identities such as “They/Them” improve general understanding of gender? The continuum between heterosexuality and homosexuality no longer suffices. …

Key points Covid-19 has been a catalyst to relational awakening and change. Couples are deciding what matters to them in their relationship …

I recently received this comment on my Psychology Today blog. I decided to write a reply to the writer of the comment, …

Ultimately, who we are is shaped by what we know and by our psychology. I’ve seen most people for psychotherapy face-to-face at a 10-12-foot …

Women and men face a conundrum of mixed messages about sex while living in a culture that exploits sex and women on …

Most of the communication conveyed in the early part of a relationship is subtle, often indirect. We begin communicating our relational and sexual fears, …

People worldwide are afraid and feel out of control as coronavirus spreads. Natural inclinations in the face of anxiety are to fight or flee to combat …

An estimated 13 percent of women over 50 engage in eating disorder behaviors. According to DSM-5 criteria, around 3.5 percent of older (over 40) women and around 1–2 …

BDSM refers to sexual practices that incorporate bondage, domination, and sadomasochism. Many people have fantasies that involve some degree of BDSM or have engaged in …

Sex is routinely a topic of intrigue, fraught with layers of fantasy, eroticism, and curiosity. It also remains a taboo subject matter, …

There are many reasons why people turn toward an eating disorder: They may use it to cope, escape, avoid, serve as a proxy …

A friend recounted a story about her then eight-year-old daughter who from the back seat of the car blurted out, “Mommy, what’s …

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