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The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keep out the joy.~ Jim Rohn
[Everyone is] wise in proportion not to their experience, but to their capacity for experience.~ George Bernard Shaw
Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it.~ Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Feelings are much like waves, we can't stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.~ Jonatan Mårtensson
Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth.~ Benjamin Disraeli
Sex is really only touch, the closest of all touch. And it's touch we're afraid of.~ D. H. Lawrence, 1928
in Lady Chatterley's Lover
Category Archives: News
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.
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Tagged communication, emotions, intercourse, porn, relationship, sex therapy, sexuality, support, touch
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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.
Posted in About Me, News, Odds & Ends
Tagged addiction, brain, emotions, mind, neuroscience, pain, pleasure, relationship
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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 … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, body image, emotions, erectile dysfunction, intercourse, low libido, men, pleasure, porn, sex therapy, touch, women
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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
Dieting, Drugs and Death
Last week, a young woman died after taking Ecstasy (MDMA). Her death from taking street drugs is a sad thing in itself, and even more troubling for me was the reason her friends gave for her using the drug: weight … Continue reading
Why Sex Sells
Last week a new study from York University added a bit more science to the well-known fact that “sexy” grabs people’s attention. It’s rather simple, actually…
Music To Your Brain
It’s no secret that music affects people’s moods. In today’s MetroNews an article titled “Why music feels good” described some of the brain science behind music. What I found interesting was that there has actually been a lot of research … Continue reading
A Small Victory
The B.C. Supreme Court decision today essentially endorses the status quo for people who choose to have open or polyamorous relationships:
One Step Closer
In today’s news, the Supreme Court of Brazil granted residency yesterday to a man based on his same-sex marriage. One by one, countries around the world are waking up. 🙂
Every day is a new beginning. 