Love Torture? Body Image and Self-Confidence Behind the Scenes! Part One

The Joys of Self-Torture

Feeling Tortured by Your Wardrobe? Does Your Body Image and Self-Esteem Beg for Relief? As a clinical psychologist and, more important, as a woman, I know the vital importance of a healthy body image, good self-confidence, and super self-esteem. As a result, being tortured by myself–or anything–is something I strive to avoid. Of course, torture […]

Sex Wars: When Sex Is a Weapon In Your Marriage

sex is a weapon

When you first met your sweetheart, chances are that sexual attraction was part of the draw. Sexuality is a wonderful part of our humanness, yet its importance in the success of a relationship is often overlooked or simply avoided. In the months and years leading up to marriage, a couple?s sex life can be hot […]

The Sexless Marriage: Getting Reconnected

sexless marriage

“I can’t wait to see you tonight.” “Oh, I can’t get enough of you!” “I just want to kiss your face and touch your body!” Have phrases like this gone by the wayside? Do you wonder what happened to your spouse’s interest in sex? Is there an absence of desire and passion? Do you want […]

The Sexless Marriage: Why Sexual Intimacy Fades

sexless marriage - why intimacy fades

It feels so wonderful to be in love?especially during the early stages of a relationship. Before the reality of life sets in, the delights of new love and lust are tremendous. It?s wonderful to have the “high” of being connected and desired. It feels wonderful to experience the intense longing and desire that lead to […]

Sexless Marriage: Understanding Why Passion and Sex Die

Sexless Marriage: Understanding Why Passion and Sex Die

“Help! What?s gone wrong with my marriage? We used to be so passionate! The sex was hot and heavy. Now, our sex life is almost non-existent. If it goes on like this any longer, I don?t know what I?ll do.” When words of this sort pour from a client?s lips, I know there?s a lot […]

Sexy and Pregnant: The Unmentionable Truths of Pregnancy and Sex

Sexy and Pregnant: The Unmentionable Truths of Pregnancy and Sex

Oh, the joys and worries of pregnancy! Whether you are considering having a baby or are already on your way to welcoming a little bundle of joy, it?s natural for myriad questions to arise. If you?re like most people, the thought of having a child brings alive many hopes and fears. Bringing a baby into […]

10 Tips for a Sweet and Sexy Holiday Season

10 Tips for a Sweet and Sexy Holiday Season

We all love the sparkle and beauty of the winter holidays, yet this special season isn?t just about trimming the tree, eating sumptuous foods, and opening beautifully wrapped gifts. With romance in the air and warm fires aglow, there?s no time like the holiday season to spice things up! The hustle and bustle of the […]