I’d like to thank the patients that have allowed me to “shadow” their visits as part of my training. I realize it takes a lot of courage to seek help for any medical problem; however, it takes an extra dose of courage to seek help for problems related to sex. I know many of you …
Continue ReadingHormonal treatment for low desire.
We do a lot of hormonal treatment for low desire. And the truth is, if a low hormone level is the culprit, this treatment can be very effective. But I do want to put out a word of caution to women who are trying a hormonal treatment: You need to be tested by someone who …
Continue ReadingMore on “simmering” as the path to arousal.
Dr. Stephen Snyder writes again on sexual arousal and the role of “simmering” in getting us there! Simmering: A two minute technique for nourishing the erotic bond between partners. Useful for modern couples for whom the idea of leisure time is a quaint memory, but who’d like to stay in touch. A modern dilemma Recently …
Continue ReadingCyber-chondriacs, listen up!
Okay, so to be fair this is not directly related to sex but a patient brought it to my attention and I thought it was so great, I thought I’d share it on our blog. There seems to be a new “condition” out there: cyberchondriact. We see A LOT of that in our practice. A …
Continue ReadingDr. Stephen Snyder writes on “simmering.”
Here is a wonderful introduction to the idea of “simmering,” slowly meandering around the periphery of arousal as a path to “just desserts” at a different time. Enjoy this beautifully rendered piece by Dr. Snyder: A train in motion On the B train, one hot summer Sunday afternoon. I’m bringing my children and a few …
Continue ReadingMy first time — Medical Center for Female Sexuality welcomes Tara Ford!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tara Ford. I’m a Physician Assistant and the latest practitioner to join MCFS. As this is my first time blogging here, I’d like to give you a little insight on what I’ve discovered. Like you, I wasn’t sure of what to expect. Once I heard about this center, I did …
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