Entertainment Is Not Reality

Whether it’s porn or a mainstream movie, don’t believe all that you see. A film called The Sessions has received a lot of press and while many parts are realistic, some scenes are rather far from the truth.

Only Yes Means Yes

When it comes to sexual interactions, “no means no” but lots of other things mean no too. Clear communication is important.

The Science of Love

The New York Times recently reported on a developing field called interpersonal neurobiology. This field is exploring how love and emotional attachment affect our brains and our behaviour.

Safer Sex Stigma

Yesterday, the city of Los Angeles mandated safer sex practices for actors in adult films, i.e. they must use condoms or similar barriers. As I read the news article, two things struck me: the regulation and the reaction.

The Same Only Different

The “battle of the sexes” has been raging for a long time – perhaps since time began – and is a perennial source of drama and comedy.

Men and women* clearly have a lot in common as human beings, yet they often remember and communicate, and respond differently from each other. Even within each camp, there are often disagreements about what’s best for them. The similarities and differences are especially interesting when it comes to sexuality.

Sex And Black Tape

Tom and Ray have made jokes about car owners solving their problems with a small piece of black tape… strategically placed over the check-engine light on the dashboard!

Of course, a piece of black tape doesn’t solve anything at all; it simply puts the warning out of view.  

Authentic Self

This morning I was exploring childhood memories of watching The Beverly Hillbillies when I had a certain realization and started crying. I couldn’t stop crying for over ten minutes, and for the next few hours I was visited by waves of sadness, like a rock on the beach being washed by the waves of a receding tide. Even writing this now, I feel twinges. Yes, it was that big.

Overcoming Jealousy

There’s a lot of advice out there about overcoming jealousy and much of it focuses on self-analysis and understanding what’s at the root of your feelings of jealousy. If it were that simple, we could think jealousy away and we wouldn’t need the advice!

Helping Hands in Sex Therapy

Sex is a popular topic everywhere, and “sex problems” have their share of airtime too. Whether it’s a classic movie or an Oscar nominee, sexual or relationship challenges are often

The Flavours of Sex

Sweet, salty, sour, bitter… what tastes do you enjoy? Probably not just one. And what about spicy… do you prefer hot, medium, mild or plain? Maybe your desire varies from day to day.