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Human Sexuality refers to the way people experience sexual expression and related intimacy. There are many interconnected aspects of Human Sexuality including psychological, physiological... more
Human Sexuality refers to the way people experience sexual expression and related intimacy. There are many interconnected aspects of Human Sexuality including psychological, physiological, biological and emotional.
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Questions and Answers

I want to have a threesome with my husband and another girl, but I feel really nervous

Sherry Katz, LCSW
Sherry Katz, LCSW
Couples and Family Therapist, LCSW

Because the acrobatics and excitement of sex has nothing to do with the meaning of deeper emotional attachment to another person with whom we are in a relationship.Try to distinguish between your feelings of excitement from the novel sexual arrangement and what you feel is necessary in order to feel... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.
Tamara Powell
Tamara Powell
Anything But Ordinary!

As someone who specializes in sexuality and polyamory, I can tell you that your experience is incredibly common. It can be helpful to keep in mind that alcohol lowers our inhibitions, and for first time threesomes or any new sexual behavior really, we humans tend to enjoy a little extra oomph to our... more

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Is it normal for married men to fantasize about having oral sex with men?

Traci Lowenthal
Traci Lowenthal
LGBTQAffirmative Therapist

It can absolutely be normal for men to fantasize about sexual activities with other men! Fantasy can be an incredibly fulfilling experience for you and your partner! This could be a aspect of your sexuality that you would benefit from exploring thorough conversation with trusted someone, like your... more

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Is it bad to fantasize about my mom?

Robin Landwehr, DBH, LPCC, NCC
Robin Landwehr, DBH, LPCC, NCC
Mental Health in a Primary Care Setting

Hello, and thank you for your question. There are a couple of things I want to mention and some other colleagues may add other types of information. I want to talk about fantasies (an internal behavior not known by others) versus external behaviors that others can see, and your specific question... more

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My girlfriend can't stand it when I touch her

Naomi Krajewski
Naomi Krajewski
Care. Compassion. Collaboration.

Without knowing any details, it sounds like your girlfriend may be experiencing flashbacks. Flashbacks, the feeling that a past event is occurring in the present, can be one of the more prominent ways that post-traumatic stress disorder can disrupt a survivor's life. They can also cause a lot of... more

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Why does my husband like dressing as a female in our bedroom?

Dr. Meredyth Lawrynce
Dr. Meredyth Lawrynce
Serving Clients Nationwide


If you would like to discuss this further feel free to reach out!

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Tamara Powell
Tamara Powell
Anything But Ordinary!

Depending on your own sexual history and what you grew up expecting to be "normal" in the bedroom, I can easily imagine that this came as quite a shock to you! It DOESN'T necessarily mean, however that your husband is: gay, bisexual transgender, or even necessarily a cross-dresser etc. unless he... more

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How do depression and PMS symptoms contribute to one another and what can I do about it?

Kaitlin Boone
Kaitlin Boone

Primarily, I encourage you to visit your OB/GYN and talk to them about these changes in mood and connections to your cycle. 

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How can I be interested in the same sex after nearly 40 years of being straight?

Kaitlin Boone
Kaitlin Boone

Sexuality is fluid! Unfortunately our society does not always "allow" us to fully express the nuances and fluidity of sexuality. If it feels comfortable and safe to do so, I encourage you to explore this new piece of what makes you, you. Remember that you have the power to choose how you identify so... more

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I crossdress and I don't know how to feel about it

Lauren Ostrowski, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP, CCH
Lauren Ostrowski, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP, CCH
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's strengths and goals

If you enjoy cross-dressing and are comfortable with how you feelaand aware of your own thoughts and feelings about it in private as compared to in public, I see no problem with that.If you would like to become more comfortable with it or express more feelings about it, I recommend that you see a... more

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