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Vaginismus

Vaginismus – An Anxiety and Sexual Pain Disorder

Laurie Watson
A girlfriend called me yesterday saying that two of her friends were unable to achieve intercourse. Full penetration was impossible six months into their marriages. Too much pain was the complaint. While virginity on the wedding day may be rarer these days, some couples do enter marriage with little sexual experience or without having complete…
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slutty police costume

Witches, Wenches, and Sexual Women

Laurie Watson
What’s the difference between a “slut” and a “good” woman? Is it a coincidence?  On Halloween—the same day we are acknowledging the dark and evil side of life—the predominant costume choices available on sale for women are titillating get-ups that makes a woman look slutty?  Is it possible that our society still views the sexual woman…
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Have More Sex While Parenting

Heal the Whore-Madonna Split and Have More Sex While Parenting

Laurie Watson
Healing the Whore-Madonna split and reviving sex during parenthood Jake called into a morning drive radio talk show where I’m a sexpert and reported that there had been no sex in his marriage during his wife’s last trimester.  Since their little darling was born, sex had only happened three times – hurriedly and perfunctorily. Another caller Angie…
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Making Virgin Sex More Comfortable

Making Virgin Sex More Comfortable.

Laurie Watson
Physicians have asked me for clear guidance to help their patients have more comfortable virgin sex. Her first experiences colors a woman’s feelings about sex for years ahead. The right information can ease pain or trauma and allow positive, joyful feelings to develop. At Awakenings Counseling, we counsel many premarital virgins who have followed either…
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hooking up

Talking with College Kids about Hooking Up

Laurie Watson
Why talk to your kids about the college sexual culture? Do you imagine your college son or daughter participating in hookup culture on college campuses? How about them hooking up with a potential life partner as you may have in college? Well, “hooking up” these days has a brand new meaning. The kids call it…
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Beauty and Desire

Desire and Body Self-Esteem

Laurie Watson
Today, more and more women are less and less certain of themselves as sexual beings beyond the hype of advertising. Body self-esteem determines desire. Consider Judy: “I just don’t feel sexy. I took off 15 pounds for the wedding but now a few have crept back on and I can’t bear the thought of him…
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mother and daughter at the street

Which is Worse for Children – Marital Conflict or Divorce?

Laurie Watson
Divorce is quite common in today’s society, with estimates that 1 in 3 marriages will disrupt within 10 years. For children of parents who are separating or divorcing, we know this is an incredibly difficult time for them. A conflictual break-up threatens their well-being and is considered a major life stressor. Kids can become sad,…
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Breast Cancer Survivor’s Vagina Wishlist

Breast Cancer Survivor’s Vagina Wishlist

Laurie Watson
Stay sexually active during breast cancer treatment—try “me-only” nights! Only attempt sexual intercourse with a lubricant after 4-6 weeks rehabilitation; pain begets pain Use different sexual positions that stress the vagina less—penis points down first rather than in and up Attempt sexual intercourse with high arousal—immediately before rather than after orgasm Lubricate the vulva and…
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Sweet Affection

Why Sexual Desire Fades and How to Keep it Strong

Laurie Watson
Sexual feelings and loving feelings are not automatic but needn’t fade. We marry our sexy true companion.  In the beginning of our storybook romance, sexual chemistry is strong and we make love every chance we get. This amazing person meets our needs without being asked.  We marvel at how they know what our needs are. …
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Senior couple sleeping on bed

Staying Sexy through ED and Vaginal Dryness

Laurie Watson
You’re revved up.  You’re going a hundred miles an hour. You’re just at that perfect moment to slide into place.  Bam! for no apparent reason—flat tire!  Or a dry, desert road appears where a smooth pavement mirage fooled you into riding along. How can you keep the sexual moment when things go wrong? Erectile dysfunction…
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