You don’t need to love your body to have amazing sex

I don’t know how you feel about your body, but the relationship that I have with my body is deep, complex, and not at all consistent. Over the years, I’ve been quite mean to both my body and myself. In fact, there was a time when I believed myself to be so undesirable that I almost cried when a lover …

Are you ready to claim your pleasure and create a better sex life?

I have a confession. It’s personal and involves years of embarrassment on my part, so I hope you’ll be patient with me as my story of self discovery unfolds. From the time I was in my early teens, I loved pleasuring myself. I don’t remember exactly when I made the discovery, but I distinctly remember wishing for time alone at the …

Sex Gets Real 52: Penis size, listener advice, and confessions

From penis size (again) to pinball machines, from jealousy to one-hit wonder orgasms – plus a special guest This episode is brought to you by Yes Please, More Please – the art of seduction through food. Don’t miss their Mexican Aphrodisiac dinner in Washington, DC on April 4, 2015. We have a very special in-studio guest this week (who happens …

The Power of Words: A Missive for Sexperts, Sex Therapists, & Educators

Disclaimer: I realize that not all sex therapists, sex educators, sex workers, or sex professionals want to be inclusive and accepting. If that is you, I honor your path and encourage you to stop reading. This article isn’t for you. I’ll admit that I struggle to use inclusive language sometimes. Being deliberate in my word choices can feel like a …