Enjoy the process, don’t rush it
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Accepting the pieces, as I fall apart
This weekend, a well-constructed situation, one which I created and 'chose', fell to pieces all around me. Not because anything happened but because I suddenly...
Low Female Sexual Desire, the FDA and Big Pharma
Low female sexual desire has been in the news for weeks—months. The issue is complex, involving women who genuinely have little or low sexual desire,...
Q&A: Single with a STD
Dating with Herpes Walker, I am 63 and about to be single again. I have had herpes since I was 25 and always told my partners....
Male Sex Writers- An Interview with Dr. Stephen Snyder
American society always had a double standard when it comes to sex and men. And, it applies to the world of sex writing as well—though...
A Sex Writing Award and a Little Self-Applause
I don't take the opportunity to toot my own horn very often. And maybe I ought to? So, here we go...
Tips and Resources for Sex After Breast Cancer
Those who live with breast cancer, both survivors and their loved ones, need no reminders that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The rest of...
Q&A: How Soon to Have Sex When Dating
My most recent article, How Soon Can I Have Sex with a New Guy?, appeared on Midlife Boulevard this week. I think Suzanne's question is...
Losing Your Virginity-Let’s Take a Deeper Look
Let's talk about "losing" your virginity. What are we implying by using the term 'to lose your virginity'? The implication is one of passivity. A statement that reinforces...
Let’s End Violence Against Women
I live in the central Virginia area. That means I've been surrounded by the fears and concerns and hopes for the young woman who disappeared almost...
Nice Is Over Rated, No More Nice For Me
Training someone to be ‘nice’ can be a way of silencing that first voice. Justine Musk's writing often strikes a chord for me. That was just what...
Talking Sex-a Weekend at CatalystCon West
I'm sitting in my hotel room in the LA Airport Westin, having the most expensive breakfast in the world (room service!). Catalyst Con starts tomorrow...
World Sexual Health Day-Let’s Practice and Promote Pleasure!
Today is World Sexual Health Day, the kick-off to a month-long global celebration of sexual health. I'm thrilled to see that one area of focus here...
A Primer on Basic Sex Terms
Do you know what NSFW means? It took me a while to figure that one out---NSFW means Not Safe for Work. I imagine there are sex terms...
Finding Romance Online–Do Age and Maturity Matter?
I read the book, Murder As a Fine Art by David Morrell (affiliate link), recently and was enthralled with the literary flavor of this thriller. Set in...