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Sexual Change – Is it Genuine? (or Are They Just Doing It Because I Asked)

June 11, 2018

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality, Sex Therapy

How to know if sexual change is authentic and permanent Changing sexual patterns is tough. Accepting change is tougher. We want to know two things about our partner’s about-face: Is…

His/Her Tasks to Insure Sexual Fireworks in the Bedroom on the 4th!

May 30, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy, Holidays and Sex

Last year’s Fourth of July had been a bust for my patients, Allen and Beverly – no sexual fireworks, not even a sparkler. He had hoped the extra vacation day…

Why I’m Not Into You – Wanting Anyone But the One You’re With

April 17, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Desire, Sexual Dynamics, Female Sexuality, Sex Therapy

Selective desire: wanting anyone BUT the one you’re with I was invited to speak on low sexual desire at a women’s gathering. After listening to the participants’ conversation, I piped…

11 Honeymoon Assignments

April 5, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy, Honeymoons

Spend a honeymoon afternoon preparing for a lifetime of good sex. If you want the honeymoon to be just the beginning of a fulfilling sex life, spend an afternoon on the…

Is Fighting About Sex Ruining your Marriage?

March 27, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Sex Therapy, Couples Counseling

Balance the between space and get happy sexually. What if you felt as content as this blog picture looks? If sex were not a problem, would you be happy again…

Making Virgin Sex More Comfortable.

January 23, 2018

Laurie Watson

All Blogs, Sexual Dynamics, Pain Disorders, Sex Therapy, Honeymoons

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sex Therapy

Sexual Change – Is it Genuine? (or Are They Just Doing It Because I Asked)

His/Her Tasks to Insure Sexual Fireworks in the Bedroom on the 4th!

Why I’m Not Into You – Wanting Anyone But the One You’re With

11 Honeymoon Assignments

Is Fighting About Sex Ruining your Marriage?

Making Virgin Sex More Comfortable.

Why Sexual Desire Fades and How to Keep it Strong

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

Pandemic Anxiety

Dealing with Grief

Traditions Abandoned, but Not All Is Lost

Spice Things Up – Variety

Sex After Divorce – 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

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