It’s one of those conversations that’s always a watershed moment. When someone is gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise LGBTQ, there comes a time to tell the family. I’ve never met an LGBTQ person for whom this conversation was no big deal. For most, it’s somewhere between anxiety-producing and terrifying. Will they hate me? shame … Read More...
How Often Should Couples Have Sex?
When people wonder how often they "should" have sex, one of two things is likely going on. Sometimes they’re anxious about whether they’re “normal.” We talk so … Read More...
Birds & Bees TalkStarter: The Kavanaugh Accusations
Whatever your views on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the recent accusations against him, one thing is certain: It’s an excellent … Read More...
It’s a Great Day for the Birds & the Bees
No matter the age of your child, today is a terrific day to take one small step toward the quality of their eventual sex life. (Which, yes, someday they will … Read More...
“What If I Get My Period at School?”
Going back to school can trigger a lot of anxieties in teens and tweens: worries about social dynamics, finding classrooms, and how demanding teachers will be. If your kid is a daughter, she may also be worried about something more intimate: the horrible possibility that she might get her period at school and not know […]
If Your Body Is Aroused, Does that Mean You Consent?
Consent is a complex topic. In theory, it’s easy: No means No and Yes means Yes. In reality, things can be murkier. Minds can change; someone can think a partner’s mind has changed when it hasn’t; there may be mixed signals. One way signals can be mixed is when a person’s body is aroused but […]
What Swing Dance Taught Me about Relationships
When I’m not being a writer and a therapist, I go dancing. Well, not all the time…but a lot. In particular, I go swing … Read More...
What’s So Romantic About Walks on the Beach?
When you think of romantic things to do with someone you love, walking on the beach is probably on the short list. But … Read More...