Sex-Ed Advice Books: "For Girls Only" and Other Memories
In many respects, the world had shifted on its axis between 1953--when "For Girls Only" was written-- and 1965--when I found it in the library. The rules, guidelines, morals and definitions of nearly everything having to do with sexuality, courtship and expectations for adult life had been rewritten. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 8, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Gina Barreca, Ph.D. Tags: Education Gender Self-Help Sex advice books about sex books about sex from the 1950s girls and petting history of sexual education learning about sex playboy sex and teens sex ed The Bell Jar Source Type: news
Part Three Monogamish and Polyaffective Relationships
This post explains monogamish and polyaffective relationships. The last of three posts explaining why I am not polyamorous but think it can good for others. My partner Kira and I allow each other some flexibility to make out with other people, placing us in the monogamish category. Rick, my ex partner, is still my friend and co-parent but no longer romantic partner. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 7, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Elisabeth A. Sheff, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Parenting Relationships Sex break up divorce family friendship love monogamish parents polyamory Source Type: news
Why I Am Not Polyamorous, But You Might Want to Be, Part 3
This post explains monogamish and polyaffective relationships. The last of three posts explaining why I am not polyamorous but think it can good for others. My partner Kira and I allow each other some flexibility to make out with other people, placing us in the monogamish category. Rick, my ex partner, is still my friend and co-parent but no longer romantic partner. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 7, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Elisabeth A. Sheff, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Parenting Relationships Sex break up divorce family friendship love monogamish parents polyamory Source Type: news
The Uncertain Future of Male Masturbation
In the not too distant past, male masturbatory aids were limited, but technological advancements are dramatically changing the masturbation experience. However, we don't know if these will prove ultimately harmful to romantic relationships.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 6, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Michael Shelton, MS, CAC Tags: Relationships Sex Source Type: news
Studying the Obvious: Women, Sex, and Research
Sex research, women, and common sense.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 6, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Melanie Davis, MEd, PhD, CSE Tags: Sex sex research sexual health sexuality women Source Type: news
The Problem with Perfectionism — How to Truly Succeed!
Are you a perfectionist? Many perfectionists are very hard on themselves when it comes to perceived imperfections, faults, and shortcomings. You may think that you’re not good enough in some ways, thereby placing tremendous pressure on yourself to succeed...read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 6, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Preston Ni, M.S.B.A. Tags: Addiction Aging Anxiety Behavioral Economics Child Development Cognition Creativity Depression Diet Eating Disorders Education Environment Ethics and Morality Evolutionary Psychology Gender Happiness Health Intelligence Source Type: news
The Homestretch for Same Sex Marriage
The fight about same sex marriage is growing to a close. But it is only a part of a larger struggle between those who consider themselves conservative and those who think of themselves as liberal. The issues are much more complicatedread more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 4, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Fredric Neuman, M.D. Tags: Ethics and Morality Politics Relationships Sex changing demographics changing religious values conservative agenda conservatives vs. homosexuals gay agenda, homosexual self-image liberal and conservative values same sex marriage Source Type: news
Joking About Sex: Who's Laughing More?
Laughter can ease anxiety, fight disease and build bonds—although if used the wrong way, it can also sever them. Mixed with talking and joking about sex, it becomes complex and fascinating.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
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Writing About Lust, Honestly
Writer Diana Raab digs deep to get at the emotion let loose by love, lust, and some threatening medical calamities, too.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 2, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. Tags: Creativity Resilience Sex blogging creative process creative writing diana raab flow inspiration journaling love lust memoir poems poetry relationships self-help suicide Susan K. Perry trance transpersonal psycholog Source Type: news
Pamela Anderson Reveals Childhood Abuse
Pamela Anderson reveals childhood sexual abuse.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 2, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Dale Archer, M.D. Tags: Child Development Media Sex abuse childhood abuse Pamela Anderson pamela anderson lee pamela lee sexual childhood abuse Source Type: news
Yes to Sex in Nursing Homes
Older residents of long-term care facilities are denied sex.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - July 1, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Naveed Saleh, M.D., M.S. Tags: Aging Gender Relationships Sex LGBT nursing homes prejudices Source Type: news
Sexual Assault Prevention Programs Work!
College and military sex-assault prevention programs are similar—and remarkably effective.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - June 30, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Michael Castleman, M.A. Tags: Anxiety Education Relationships Sex rape prevention sexual assault prevention Source Type: news
Sex, Dopamine and the World Cup
Watching soccer is very different from almost any other sport. It's like a seduction, involving dopamine release to potentially exciting situations. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - June 30, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Alex Korb, Ph.D. Tags: Neuroscience Sex Sport and Competition Source Type: news
Porn Cameos and Other News
Some of the things I've been doing in lieu of blogging.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - June 30, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Christopher Ryan Tags: Sex HBO porn Source Type: news
You're Getting to be a Habit With Me
The tendencies both to adapt to a stable, average level of happiness and to feel dissatisfied are central in romance. Such tendencies underlie romantic compromises and enable people to live at an average degree of romantic intensity, and to maintain their love while their circumstances of life are reasonable. So why are these tendencies so often subject to criticism?read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - June 30, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. Tags: Behavioral Economics Happiness Philosophy Relationships Sex compromise dissatisfaction habit hedonic adaptation intensity love meaningfulness profundity Source Type: news
