Posts Tagged ‘sex therapist’

Better Sex:10 Lessons About the female Orgasm. An Entry Just for Men.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 by Barbara Gross, LMSW

 

 

1. Start with her brain. Many women report that a sexual encounter may start way before the touching begins. Sometimes an email or a phone call or support with something she needs is the best first step towards a good sexual experience.

2. Skin. Skin is the largest organ. Touching is a great form of foreplay. Most women like to be touched many places other than their breasts and genitals, so start some place else and see what happens.

3.Slow. Slow is generally better than fast. Slow in terms of getting your partner in the mood and ready for sexual activity. I rarely hear women complain that their partners went too slow or that they were too gentle. That being said, you need to find each others speed and rhythm. Everyone is different but a slow and sensitive approach to your partner is generally a good one.

4. Mystery. Esther Perel in her book Mating in Captivity explores and explains that sometimes the unknowable or mysterious aspects of a partner are what make them or the sexual activity more exciting. She says that familiarity and comfort can sometimes breed boredom in the bedroom. I do not think that is always the case but I think  a sense of mystery or surprise can make things more exciting. Think of ways to reveal less. I know you can.

5. Change- Trying changing what you usually do. It is easy for all of us to fall into patterns in most aspects of our lives. Human beings generally oscillate between the comfort of patterns and the need for newness. I suggest trying new things and bring something new in to your typical sexual patterns and see what happens.

6. Avoid Myths-the number one myth I hear all the time is that women orgasm from intercourse. 33 percent do and the rest do not. Don’t keep trying to make it happen in that way if it is not happening. There are so many other wonderful ways for women to have orgasms. Explore the ways that work best for your partner and validate those ways.

7. Communicate-Many people are so bored of hearing this one but it is true! Most of us are not mind readers so we need to hear from our partners what they like and dislike. So speak up and ask her what she likes.

8. Time-Make Time. Sexual activity is a one of those things that can be pushed aside in our busy lives, but it can be the piece of a relationship that really keeps partners connected.

9. Skills-Many people view sex as something you should naturally be good at. Many aspects of ones sexuality are learned. Get skills. Read and ask questions. Good skills as a lover can not be under estimated.

10. Joy. Find the joy in pleasing her. I have a friend who says,” if the host is happy at the party.. so are the guests”. The same can be said of sex. If you are having a good time pleasing her, chances are that feeling will be contagious.

Many women do not have any easy time having orgasms, in fact some women, never have orgasms. Sex can still be a pleasurable!

And..Get Help-If you or your partner are struggling with any your sexual issues.. get help. Low libido, difficulty having orgasms, or pain..are common. Many women will struggle with a sexual dysfunction at some point in their lives.   There are great therapists, sex therapists and doctors out there. Sexual dysfunction is common and there are great ways to treat it.

Vibrators In the New York Times

Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by Barbara Gross, LMSW

As a sex educator it is exciting to see Vibrators covered in the New York Times. You can see the complete article here.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/fashion/21VIBRATORS.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=vibrators&st=cse

The journalist has pegged the piece to the new found presence of vibrators in regular drug stores. They are now sold at Duane Reade! This is a wonderful step because vibrators were and still are sometimes thought of as “kinky” or subversive. The truth is they can be an important and even necessary component of a woman’s sex life. So the fact that they are readily available is wonderful. Duane Reade is currently selling a 19.99 model, which also makes them affordable.

 

The article ends by saying that all women need, is a little more freedom. The implication is that with added freedom, they could use vibrators, and their sexual problems might be solved. Though freedom is wonderful and can certainly be a necessary component to making a woman feel more comfortable.  Sometimes when a woman suffers from female sexual dysfunction, she may need a therapist and/or a doctor too. At the Center we see the benefits that therapy and medications have in the treatment of low desire, as well as issues with arousal and orgasm.  We definitely advocate the use of vibrators as well! Let’s give women all the help we can offer and not stigmatize any of it.

Tips for Selecting a Sex Therapist

Monday, August 9th, 2010 by Bat Sheva Marcus LMSW MPH PhD

At the Center we treat women who suffer from various conditions that prevent them from having satisfying sex lives.  Our goal is to uncover the physical causes of these conditions and treat them medically.

On staff at the Center are human sexuality counselors who conduct a psycho-sexual intake before a patient’s physical exam.  Through this intake, and by getting to know our patients as we treat them, we gain a better understanding of the psychological backdrop to a patient’s sexual issues.  And sometimes what we learn leads us to recommend that a patient or couple seek counseling with a sex therapist.

We, of course, have some local favorites, but often women write to us for recommendations beyond our geography and we don’t have a comprehensive list; or we just don’t have professional experience with them so we hesitate to recommend.

But we do have a strong perspective on what to look for in a sex therapist. Click here for some solid tips on choosing a sex therapist.