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Too often, parents wear blinders when it comes to the sex lives of their children. They hear the statistics—how 80% of college students have engaged in rough sex or choking, how 44% have shared nude or suggestive photos via text—and think, “Not my kid.” Dr. Debby Herbenick – a sexuality researcher, educator, and Professor at […]

About the book From the legendary co-author of The Ethical Slut comes this meditation on aging. With the awareness and insights she has garnered through life as a kinky celebrant of alternative and extreme sexualities, Janet W. Hardy’s Notes of an Aging Pervert considers everything from wrinkles and hair loss to body modification and conscious dying – and how

In the ever-evolving field of sexology, continuous education is paramount to staying up-to-date and honing one’s skills. Fortunately, numerous online platforms cater to the educational needs of sexologists, each with its unique offerings and advantages. In this article, we’ll compare top platforms to help you choose the best one for your specific requirements. American Association

Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) is a rare urogenital disease characterized by the appearance of flu-like symptoms (fever, extreme fatigue, myalgia, itchy burning eyes, nasal congestion/rhinorrhea), as well as mood changes, irritability, and concentration, memory, and attention difficulties, within a few minutes to a few hours after ejaculation. Symptoms disappear spontaneously 3-7 days after onset.

Every professional journey is marked by milestones, but the most profound moments often stem from personal growth and transformation. As I reflect upon my path in the field of therapy, I am reminded of the valuable lessons that have shaped my approach and perspective over the years. Embracing the Wisdom of Experience: In the journey

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

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

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

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

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