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August 2019

August 27, 2019

Thoughts on Masturbation from Blaire Ostler

This is one of the most powerful sex-positive pieces I've recently read. Blaire Ostler has...

May 2019

May 07, 2019

A Woman’s Needs

I have known Mary for several years now, have presented with her, have attended her...

January 2018

January 15, 2018

News Release: Protect the Children

I am honored to have been invited to this News Release. Please consider joining us....

December 2017

December 13, 2017

Launching “Sex Talk with Natasha”

I am so excited to be launching this new project, Sex Talk with Natasha, TONIGHT (how...

December 01, 2017

Dear Bishop: Don’t Ask My Kids About Sex

There is a movement taking place against the inappropriate practice we keep traditionally in place...

December 17, 2016

Why is the “sex addiction” diagnosis harmful?

Dr. David Ley was recently interviewed by a reporter about sex addiction and the recent...

December 14, 2016

Op-ed by Neuroscientists stating “Fight the New Drug” Misrepresents Science

An incredibly important oped, Anti-porn School Program Misrepresents Science, was published today by the Salt...

November 2016

November 29, 2016

AASECT Position on Sex and Porn NOT being Addictive

Breaking news in the sex therapy field! "This Statement was sent to the over 2,000...

September 2016

September 20, 2016

A Critique on “The Great Porn Experiment”

In 2012 Gary Wilson gave a Ted Talk called The Great Porn Experiment where many claims...

September 12, 2016

Messages Teens Pick Up when we Teach Shame-Based Sex Ed

Today’s guest post is written by Maya Dehlin. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely...

September 07, 2016

Beware of Sex Addiction Assessments

Many people take online "sex/porn addiction" assessments to see if they would qualify for the...

August 2016

August 29, 2016

What is Sex Positivity?

What is meant when you use the term "sex positive?" This is an excellent question....

February 2016

February 15, 2016

Boundaries for Worthiness Interviews

My daughter is turning 12 this week. The bishopric called to schedule her Beehive interview....

February 15, 2014

Morality? We can do much better than this…

I was shocked to read the most recent article on sexual morality that was just...

August 2013

August 17, 2013

Teaching about Chastity to the Youth

This is an email I wrote in reply to the Young Women's presidency in my...

April 2013

April 29, 2013

Part of Panel on Mormon Matters re Virtue

I was recently involved on a panel discussion over at Mormon Matters regarding "virtue." Here...

April 25, 2013

My spouse wants a divorce but I don’t…

I've been married 32+ years to a wonderful woman. We married early, she was 20 and I...

April 15, 2013

Impact Of and Healing From Infidelity

Check out my latest podcast on Mormon Mental Health where I interview Adam Fisher, regarding infidelity...

September 2012

September 14, 2012

Review of “Ashamed No More”

Patheos invited me to review Ashamed No More by T. C. Ryan who writes about his...

August 2012

August 21, 2012

How can I go to the temple if I’m still masturbating?

So, I just made a donation and am really only looking for an answer via...

August 06, 2012

My Official Stance on Masturbation

What about masturbation if you are endowed and unmarried? I am 29 and have my...

May 2012

May 26, 2012

I’ve started masturbating and I don’t know what to do…

I need help.... I started masturbating about 6 months ago. I am really struggling to...

December 2011

December 10, 2011

I am suffering from premature ejaculation…

I am currently suffering from premature ejaculation, a problem which is negatively impacting my sexual...

December 02, 2011

Teen Masturbation

I have a question about my son having a hard time not taking long showers...

November 2011

November 17, 2011

To circumcise or not to circumcise?

My husband and I just recently had our second child, a son. We were planning...

September 2011

September 22, 2011

Resources for Teen Sexual Education?

Natasha - thanks for a great blog. My husband and I have a toddler son,...

August 2011

August 19, 2011

How do I prepare for my marriage night?

I am a 23-year old single male and have a question (several really). I have...

June 2011

June 06, 2011

Is my husband temple worthy?

My libido is low. I'm on antidepressants and my hubby and I knew that this...

May 2011

May 24, 2011

Do I have a hyper active libido?

I am a 21 year old single Male and have been dealing with OCD for...

May 11, 2011

Anxious and struggling…

I know you get this question a lot, and I know you don't speak for...