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November 23, 2009

I have turned to prostitutes to be sexually satisfied…

Well, you're not going to like my response and you probably will not post it,...

November 20, 2009

Members of the church have said being a psychologist is not an appropriate profession…

Soy de Argentina. Qué bien tu blog! Mi hermano estudia psicología en la UBA. Algunos...

November 17, 2009

I don’t find my husband physically attractive because of excess weight…

Love your blog- thank you so much for taking the time to answer questions.I have...

November 12, 2009

FYI: Research on Marital vs Sexual Satisfaction

A while ago I was asked about research regarding marital versus sexual satisfaction. I recently...

November 12, 2009

FYI: Research Findings on Marriage and Choosing a Partner

Ten Important Research Findings on Marriage and Choosing a Marriage PartnerMarriage and Sexual Satisfaction

November 12, 2009

FYI: Journal Sentinel on Affection

Here is a colleague of mine from Wisconsin, Polly Drew, who writes an advice column...

November 12, 2009

FYI: Poll on Masturbation

Please take note that I am conducting a poll on masturbation on the "sidelines" of...

November 09, 2009

My husband is OK with getting oral sex, but not giving it…

I have a question for you regarding oral sex, and I have read many of...

November 04, 2009

Can physical/sexual attraction develop over time?

Great blog, I enjoy reading it for many reasons. I think sexuality is a thing...

November 03, 2009

Reaching out to my Readers again…

I want to thank all of you who provided much helpful feedback regarding how I...

November 02, 2009

Where can I find an LDS therapist?

Do you know where I can find an LDS therapist besides LDS Family Services? There...

October 2009

October 31, 2009

What about erotic pictures of one’s own spouse?

As far as I know, the only "thou shalt nots" that the brethren have talked...

October 30, 2009

I might have some OCD tendencies and unwanted thoughts…

Where to start? About three weeks ago I had severe anxiety over a random thought...

October 29, 2009

Comparing sexual addiction to that of alcohol….

Good post, but I would add the following. I quote from Psych Central:"Unlike drug or...

October 27, 2009

How do I get through these next couple of years without him?

I know this may seem juvenile and ridiculous, but I don't quite know where else...

October 26, 2009

I used to cut myself and now resent my scars…

I first noticed signs of depression and anxiety when I was in Jr. High School....

October 24, 2009

My husband’s illness has strained our marriage…

Thank you so much for your reply. I have searched for a site like yours...

October 22, 2009

After sex, my husband feels physically drained and fatigued…

After my husband and I are intimate, my husband feels physically drained and fatigued and...

October 21, 2009

Reaching out to my Readers

I've been running this blog now for about 8 months and have been thrilled with...

October 20, 2009

Letter was not a “declaration”…

Sorry, but this was not a "Declaration". This was a letter that was sent to...

October 19, 2009

I also struggle with OCD…

I am responding as an LDS male who struggles with some similar issues. Thanks for...

October 17, 2009

Is there any risk of desensitizing the clitoris from moderate vibrator use?

Do you know if there is any risk of desensitizing the clitoris from moderate vibrator...

October 16, 2009

The church needs to come out with more defined guidelines…

If different bishops treat this so differently, then the church needs to come out with...

October 15, 2009

I have a spouse who struggles with GAD and OCD…

I am no therapist but I do have a spouse who struggles with generalized anxiety...

October 12, 2009

What is a couple to do when the man’s body no longer can perform the necessary physical motions?

I have followed your blog now for several months and have found it insightful &...

October 08, 2009

I get so tired of all the whining about ADD…

I am an adult living with ADD (no 'H' for me). While it has it's...

October 06, 2009

Help me understand about oral sex…

Hi, I am a married mormon man who strives to keep myself worthy. Lately, I...

October 03, 2009

If my husband stays in the church he may kill himself…

My husband has been diagnosed with Major Depression, GAD and OCD with Religious themes. Through...

October 01, 2009

Are two parents better for kids?

I'd like to see your reply to this:Are Two Parents Better for Kids?I completely agree...

September 2009

September 29, 2009

For women, can masturbation improve their drive and overall intimacy with their husband?

Since the libidos of men and women function very differently, I think masturbation can affect...