Why sexual activity took a pandemic hit, and what to do about it Analysis by Ian Kerner, CNN Updated 0852 GMT (1652 HKT) May 17, 2021 In the age of Covid-19, our sexual stock has plummeted. Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer…
Whether you love, hate, or begrudgingly participate in dry January, there’s no denying it’s a Thing, and a week into the new year, you’ve probably heard allllll about it. Dry January is exactly what it sounds like—a month of no alcohol to start the year off a bit…
(CNN)Thanks to “Sex and the City,” we’re all familiar with the phrase “he’s just not that into you.” Yet many couples who are no longer all that into each other choose to stay together anyway. Why do people choose to remain in unhappy relationships? According…
Whether it’s tying your partner up, taking part in a threesome, or hooking up with a stranger, your X-rated daydreams are probably pretty normal. Still, it can be nerve-wracking to talk about them. Even in the most sexually active relationships or situationships, you might not…
Introducing a Book by Kristen Lilla, LCSW. What’s a vulva? Where is the clitoris? Can you pee while wearing a tampon? With sexuality being such a taboo conversation, it’s no surprise that many people cannot answer these basic questions. Surveys indicate most people cannot even identify…
Two years ago, I was at my favorite lesbian bar in Brooklyn when my friend Diamond said, “Hey, what’s going on with you and Beth*?” Beth was a woman in my friend group, and we’d been having casual sex for about five months. All of our friends…
When you’re in a relationship, you might find yourself telling little white lies every now and then to make your partner happy, like: I really did love the way you made the salmon, or I absolutely love that you knit me this scarf for Christmas. But there are…
Thanks to “Sex and the City,” we’re all familiar with the phrase “he’s just not that into you.” Yet many couples who are no longer all that into each other choose to stay together anyway. Why do people choose to remain in unhappy relationships?…
Whether it’s tying your partner up, taking part in a threesome, or hooking up with a stranger, your X-rated daydreams are probably pretty normal. Still, it can be nerve-wracking to talk about them. Even in the most sexually active relationships or situationships… Read More
This is natural beauty at its finest. Clean & Clear named 14-year-old transgender teen advocate Jazz Jennings the face of a new ad campaign “See the Real Me.” The campaign will obviously promote skin care products but also doubles as a call-to-action series driven by social…
Early on in relationships, it can feel like you have to be careful and strategic about what information to divulge to your partner and when. This is particularly true when it comes to sexual health… Read More…
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I work with individuals and couples in therapy. I have worked with people who have been dating a few months, to couples who have been married for 50 years. Read More… Read More…