Dear Readers, As the new year unfolds, I—along...Read More
Dear Readers, As the new year unfolds, I—along...Read More
As this year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how hard it has been. I’ve written openly about my own anxiety and anhedonia—the difficulty experiencing pleasure—shaped by a challenging childhood and intensified by profound life changes. In the past two years, ...
A practicing OB/GYN talks about the healing power of open conversations. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ KEY POINTS Social taboos prevent open conversations about sexual health, fostering stigma, misinformation, and prejudice. Open dialogue normalizes sexual experiences, reduces misinformation, and fosters inclusivity. Discussing sex improves ...
How to be OK (for now) when things don’t feel OK. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ KEY POINTS In a divided world, managing big emotions constructively can foster growth and strengthen relationships. Self-regulation techniques, such as mindful breathing and self-compassion, can help us heal ...
Here are three simple tools to reset your core emotions and thrive. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ KEY POINTS Yes, election anxiety is a real thing. It wasn’t good in 2020, and it is back big time. People can learn how to tolerate the ...
How challenges experiencing satisfying pleasure sabotages well- being. KEY POINTS: Anhedonia is the diminished ability to experience satisfying pleasures. It is common among various mental health issues. Addressing anhedonia is key to improving mental health and sexual well- being. Prescribing ...
Unraveling the Controversy: Is Sex Addiction a Legitimate Diagnosis or a Misunderstood Phenomenon? One of the biggest debates in the field of human sexuality is whether sex addiction is a real thing. Some colleagues adamantly deny that the label “addiction’ ...
