Vaginismus.

I have to write about vaginismus. It’s a condition where a woman can’t get a penis into her vagina. It can be mild…so mild that often-time she can get a penis in the vagina for very short periods but it’s unpleasant and painful. Or it can be severe, so severe, she can’t touch herself near …

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Viagra and women.

Do we go around in circles? Here’s an article which suggest that Viagra helps women who are having trouble with orgasm due to antidepressants. I have to say, our anecdotal experience corroborates the findings. the article does add that Viagra doesn’t do anything for “desire.” Hmmm….well sure. Viagra helps blood flow, thus making it easier …

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One person at a time…

I received the following e mail anecdote from a fellow sexologist the other day. I thought it should be filed under the headings of “you’re never too old to have a sense of humor about sex” and “you never know where you’ll find help.” Enoy: Thought you might appreciate this real life conversation I had today. …

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It isn’t all in your head.

Somehow, we women have gotten a raw deal. Everyone thinks our problems are in “our head.” It makes me INSANE…insane I tell you…when a women comes in and tells me she’s had vaginal pain for 3 years and since the doctor didn’t “see anything” she’s spent the last three years in therapy discussing why she …

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BDSM

I just came back from an AASECT conference (American Association of Sex Educators Counselors and Therapist — yes…there really is such a thing.) It was held in New Orleans of all places. Just imagine 800 sex therapists of one kind or another together in the sin city of the world. It makes for some great …

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