Child-Centered Mediation with Jeanette von Grabe Conflict is natural in a divorce, but what happens to the kids in the midst of a brutal divorce battle? Parents are so fixated on “winning” the fight while their children stand on the sidelines confused, frightened and worried. Child-centered mediation [...]
Mens Cosmetics with Jon Shanahan Approximately 56 percent of men “admit” they use makeup. “Admit” is the key word. There seems to be a taboo associated with men’s cosmetics. Like sex, it’s something we don’t talk about it. But it IS time to talk. During a Smart [...]
Adult NeuroDiverse Relationships with Ashley Grubbs Are you afraid to date someone with autism? Do you feel it will be like having sex with a “robot?” Do you think the sex will be bad and passionless, and your needs will not be met? Think again. Neurodiverse relationships [...]
Anal Sex with Mahmoud Baydoun Anal sex can be erotic, painfree and fun! Anal sex is disgusting, it’s sinful, it’s wrong, it’s only for gay couples, it’s too painful, it won’t be pleasurable. Many individuals do not think of the anus as an erotic zone, but it [...]
Myths About Autistic Relationships Must Be Broken A neurodiverse relationship can, and does, work. I know from firsthand experience; I married a man on the autism spectrum more than 25 years ago. Our relationship comes with challenges, but what relationship doesn’t? In a recent Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, I [...]
The Silent Suffering of Gay Menwith Clinton Power It may sound crazy, but gay men are lonely. Most of us think they are happy and lead a life filled with love, but this isn’t even close to the truth. Loneliness in gay men is reaching epidemic proportions. In this [...]
Rekindling Desirewith Barry McCarthy, PhD Bad sex can destroy a loving relationship, but good sex cannot save a bad relationship. In this episode, Joe Kort speaks with guest Barry McCarthy, PhD, a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist and author of 14 books and 100 professional articles on sexuality. The [...]
Kinky Sex and Self-Exploration:Exploring Gender and Sexual Identities with Richard Sprott In this episode, host and certified sex therapist Joe Kort, PhD, talked with Richard Sprott, PhD, about kinky sex and self-exploration. Dr. Sprott is directing a research project that looks at social saturation, the postmodern self, and [...]
LGBTQ Clients in Therapy: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies PURCHASE ON AMAZON CONTACT DR KORT All the answers clinicians need to work effectively with LGBTQ clients. A therapist who treats LGBTQ clients often must be more than “gay friendly.” Clinical experience, scientific research, and cultural understanding are [...]