Build a rich, deep gay relationship through differentiation with Tom Bruett We can't simply squeeze ourselves into expected heteronormative structures and find happiness. It’s not going to happen! That’s why Tom Bruett, a therapist and founder of the Queer Relationship Institute, wrote the book, The Go-To Relationship [...]
You don't have to always agree; try validating instead I worked with a client who refused to ever agree with her father. She needed to win every argument, determined not only to prove him wrong, but also to show him how wise she was. Most of her life, she was [...]
Feet are hot and sexy! A fetish dating back to medieval times with Adam Zmith “I am promiscuous because I am curious,” reads an introduction to Soulmates: A History of Our Fetish for Feet,” a book authored by Adam Zmith, a writer and podcast producer whose [...]
LGBTQ progress in peril: the hidden toll of a backslide. The mental, physical and emotional costs are huge During Pride Month, I’d like to reflect on how we got to where we are today, and what the future may bring for the LGBTQ+ community. The photo in this article reflects [...]
Transcending Trauma and Being Lovedwith Frank Aderson In this powerful episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Dr. Joe Kort sits down with world-renowned trauma expert, psychiatrist, and author Dr. Frank Anderson. Together, they explore the many forms of trauma—relational, cultural, global, and more—and how our responses, not just [...]
Staying fit at any age with Amadeo Aram You can build the body you want and live a healthy lifestyle with a few simple changes, says Amadeo Aram, a sports and exercise professional, certified personal trainer, and online fitness coach who works with gay men all [...]
Are you deliberately defying me? Experts say it may be PDA Are you finding that a family member regularly resists your demands, and often just ignores you? Do you feel it is deliberate? I’ve been dealing with what I thought was deliberate defiance behavior from my spouse of 32 years, [...]
Homosexism and Sides with Ronald Hellman, MD A prejudice exists about the sexual behaviors of men who have sex with men, and it is not called homophobia, finds Ronald Hellman, MD, former associate professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Now semi-retired, [...]
Let’s talk about queer I still remember the childhood bullying, teasing and “queer” name calling I endured growing up. Queer was considered a negative slur against the LGB community. It’s 30 years later, I am 62 years old, and I still will not use that term to describe me. I [...]
Navigating Libido with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer Vencill In this episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Dr. Joe Kort interviews Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, and Dr. Jennifer Vencill dive into the complexities of sexual desire discrepancies between partners. They discuss the differences between [...]