We need honest sex ed in schools

Sex education, particularly for youth, is a hot-button topic in the media and in school systems across our nation. I would like to see more comprehensive sex education that includes discussion of pleasure, values, relationship skills, and sexual violence. I … Read More

Teach your partner a lesson: appreciate them

Not to show my age, but do you remember the old sitcoms that showed a couple fighting, and then the husband sleeping on the couch, “in the doghouse,” as punishment for his transgressions? We grew up thinking that in order … Read More

To do: Create your bucket list for life changes

As a couples therapist, I have helped many couples navigate the choppy waters of separation and divorce with love, respect, and intention for themselves and each other. I really like Adriana Velez’s idea of a bucket list for after her … Read More

Change your sex life to change your relationship

In case you didn’t hear, I recently participated in an amazing online conference with 40+ other experts for the Institute for Conscious Sexuality and Relationship. There is so much information available on everything from work, love, aging, conflict, arousal, desire, … Read More

New vision of family means new family values

I’m glad to see more discussion on the changing definition of family and relationships. Stanley Siegel, editor of Psychology Tomorrow magazine, discusses how Modern Family is opening the doors to replacing the vision of a traditional two-parent family to a … Read More

Family is Family and Love is Love

I love this video showcasing kids of LGBT parents and how similar they are to families with heterosexual parents. All families have unique traditions, embarrassing parents, and a bit of bickering. In the end a healthy family is made of … Read More

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