Is Sex Therapy Effective? Issues Addressed & Long-Term Benefits
Intimacy is often considered the cornerstone of a healthy romantic relationship and a vital component of personal well-being. It is…
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What’s Taught in Sex Therapy? Types & Common Exercises
A fulfilling and pleasurable sex life is a vital component of overall well-being. It fosters intimacy, reduces stress, and strengthens…
50 Shades of Hysteria: Why the Feminist Critique of the Movie ’50 Shades of Grey’ is Erotophobia in Disguise
by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. The Internet has been blowing up about the movie ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ and most of…
‘What Do Women Want?’: Maybe Not Monogamy
by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. - From this feminist's perspective, Dan Bergner's new book, What Do Women Want? is an intriguing…
The Controversy Over The Pill For Female Libido: How Much Desire Is Enough But Not Too Much?
by Margie Nichols Daniel Bergner’s new book, ‘What Do Women Want?’, is getting a lot of attention, with glowing…
What We All Can Learn From Gay Couples
By now most people have heard about John Gottman’s research comparing gay and straight couples, publicized a few years back. Gottman,…
Post Valentine Realism Part 2: How To Know Your Own Sexual Preferences – And Your Partner’s
by Margie Nichols In Part 1 I maintain that sexual compatibility is way more important in making a (monogamous) relationship…
Post Valentine Realism Part 1: Why It’s More Important Than You Think To Pick A Sexually Compatible Partner
by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. I’ve been following the E-Harmony debate with interest. No, not the controversy about their CEO’s stupid…
Why Lisa Ling Is A Pioneer
by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. On January 22, 2013, Lisa Ling premiered her third season of ‘Our America,’ her documentary series…
The Truth about the BDSM Community’s ‘Consent Counts’ Project
by Margie Nichols, Ph.D. Last November, Harvard’s approval of a BDSM club on campus sparked news stories about the prevalence…