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Narcissistic psychopathology is often considered a result of parental lack of empathy during development. Consequently, the individual does not develop the full capacity to regulate self-esteem. We can see them as used children in reference to the deep, early emotional betrayals thought to underlie narcissistic disorders. Narcissistic adults vacillate between an irrational overestimation of the …

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When we feel a strong intrinsic attraction to a person, we say our “chemistry” matches. But what is this “chemistry,” and which “chemistries” are attracted to each other? A group of anthropologists claims that people can be divided into four personality types, each associated with producing specific biochemical substances and hormones. These types are: The …

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Within evolutionary psychology, David Buss’s work has been critical in today’s understanding of human mating strategies. His work has focused on mate selection, attraction and retention tactics, infidelity, jealousy, and intimate partner violence. David Buss’s research started in the 80s and is ongoing, providing invaluable data that can directly impact clinicians attempting to understand human …

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Reisman, Y., Lowenstein, L., Tripodi, F. (eds). Textbook of Rare Sexual Medicine Conditions. Springer, Cham., 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98263-8_1 At this stage of my career, I feel in a privileged position. I love and respect my job; I always find something that attracts my attention and is worth diving into. That’s why I have chosen to devote …

Complex clinical cases? Three reasons not to miss this book! Read More »

Sexologists working in private practice have to deal with numerous challenges, and reaching the top is certainly not an easy journey. After 20 years of private practice as a sexologist, several strategies proved highly beneficial, and others that I wish I had followed earlier! Here they are: Be prepared to work hard.  Maintaining a private …

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