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How To Have Miserable Sex

January 15, 2018

Having miserable sex is easy. Do nothing, plan nothing, don’t understand your partner – stick to what you know – yourself. Don’t even give a nod to atmosphere, don’t light any candles or turn on any music, leave your bedroom spartan, spend all the real money on your children’s room’s décor. Keep the temp in…

Which is Worse for Children – Marital Conflict or Divorce?

January 5, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Parenting

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,…

Breast Cancer Survivor’s Vagina Wishlist

January 1, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sex and Cancer

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…

Why Sexual Desire Fades and How to Keep it Strong

October 24, 2011

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy

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. …

Staying Sexy through ED and Vaginal Dryness

July 24, 2011

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality, Male Sexuality

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…

Give me sex; I’ll give you talk. Talk to me; I’ll give you sex

May 22, 2011

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy

For more sex, unhook from the power struggle. Contingent problem-solving results in lonely, sexless marriages. Power struggles in marriage impact physical intimacy every day. When the answer to “do you want to make love?” is “no” — little compromise seems to be present. When your partner cranes their neck to see the screen when you are talking,…

Overwhelmed by Life, Underwhelmed by Sex – Excerpt from Laurie’s Book

March 22, 2011

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy

The first part of an excerpt from Laurie’s book. An excerpt from Laurie’s forth-coming book: Wanting Sex Again! “I never want to have sex again!” blurted out Karen, a 33-year-old willowy blonde dressed in shiny pinstripes, within two minutes of walking into my office. I wasn’t surprised, really. I hear this sentiment nearly every day from…

6 Tips for Best Sex Honeymoons

January 29, 2011

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sex Therapy, Honeymoons

Best Sex Honeymoons – Adventure or Sun-drenched? Honeymoons are sex holidays, not a mad-scramble, world-class traveling extravaganza! They are meant to give young couples private time to worship each other bodies. Before the couple sets up house, goes back to graduate school, or starts impossibly demanding careers, they need at least a week to soak…

Recovering Physical Intimacy in a Sexless Marriage

December 25, 2010

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics

Silent Night: When All’s Quiet in the Master Bedroom As I write, the holiday madness is over and peace prevails in my house this snowy evening. The hush following Christmas and New Year’s means friends, cozy fires and finally—relaxation. Unfortunately, in some homes the silence is more profound, neither calm nor bright, but dull and…

Staying in the Adult Sexual Self While Visiting Family

December 18, 2010

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Holidays and Sex

Sex at my mother-in-law’s? Are you kidding? Our first Christmas, my husband and I made love on his mother’s upstairs bathroom floor while everyone waited lunch for us downstairs. If they heard us, they didn’t let on. I didn’t know any better then—not about the appropriateness of having sex on bathroom floors or keeping people…

How To Have Miserable Sex

Which is Worse for Children – Marital Conflict or Divorce?

Breast Cancer Survivor’s Vagina Wishlist

Why Sexual Desire Fades and How to Keep it Strong

Staying Sexy through ED and Vaginal Dryness

Give me sex; I’ll give you talk. Talk to me; I’ll give you sex

Overwhelmed by Life, Underwhelmed by Sex – Excerpt from Laurie’s Book

6 Tips for Best Sex Honeymoons

Recovering Physical Intimacy in a Sexless Marriage

Staying in the Adult Sexual Self While Visiting Family

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