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...
Before we discuss how to talk about sex with your partner, let’s highlight why it is so critically important. As a sex therapist and researcher, I can easily say that the number one reason people end up seeking sex therapy is not the loss of desire, differences in...
Here’s what you (and your partner) need to know about the core emotions
Why talking about sexual pain disorders is key to promoting awareness and fighting the stigma and shame In my book Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled life I explore how the ability to...
Depressed, anxious, or stressed out? How's the state of your relationship? Want to have a happier relationship? Here’s how to work through challenges and improve overall wellbeing. As a sex therapist, certified relationship expert, and neuroscientist, I can tell you...
Do you wish sex lasted longer? According to a survey from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, sex that lasts between 7 and 13 minutes is considered to be desirable. The same study also found that the average vaginal intercourse lasted between 3 to 7 minutes. But...
