Monogamy:It's Not What You Think Monogamy: It's Not What You Think Couples often fight over contracts they've never made.” — Mary Klein, sex therapist One of the phrases we often hear in these chaotic times is “the new normal”—in other words, what was once considered an unquestioned standard has evolved into something [...]
Tough love: is a loved one holding you hostage? Tough Love: Is a loved one holding you hostage? Your friend calls you unexpectedly. Her car has broken down and she hopes you can drive her to and from work until her vehicle is repaired. You are happy to help. Your [...]
Your Relationship Can Overcome Infidelity Your Relationship Can Overcome Infidelity - Dr. Joe Kort Infidelity can be traumatic. Recovering a relationship from an instance of cheating may seem like an uphill battle. Often times the natural inclination is to assail the 'cheater' with harsh words and to comfort the 'victim' [...]
What is Cheating? What is cheating? This is a complex question, and the answer depends on the type of relationship and the individuals involved. In order to properly define cheating a couple must decide what monogamy means to them. Clear lines should be negotiated as to what types of behavior [...]
How can I get my sexual desire back? Is this part of my life over? How can I get my sexual desire back? Just wave the magic wand and the sexual yearnings for your partner will return. If only it were that easy. But, the good news is, your desires [...]
Porn Could Ruin a Relationship. But It Doesn't Have To. Porn Could Ruin a Relationship. But It Doesn't Have To. As Published on PsychologyToday.com: It’s a story I’ve heard many times in my practice: A marriage is going along just fine—until the day a wife discovers that her husband has been watching Internet porn. [...]
The New Macho The New Macho as reflected upon by Dr. Joe Kort This is the opposite of toxic masculinity. He cleans up after himself. He cleans up the planet. He is a role model for young men. He is rigorously honest and fiercely optimistic. He holds himself accountable. He [...]
Being married shouldn't stop Emily Ratajkowski from sharing sexy photos Marriage shouldn't stop sexy photo sharing “The fact that after marriage, we are expected to keep everything sexy and sexual for only our partner is what leads to jealousy and insecurity,” Dr. Joe Kort, a sex and relationship therapist, tells Yahoo [...]
"That's So Gay" - Is Just So Wrong! | Psychology Today "That's So Gay" - Is Just So Wrong! as reflected upon by Dr. Joe Kort “That’s so gay” is always pejorative, always harmful, and always homophobic. It is especially harmful for kids who are struggling with their sexuality and have yet [...]
I am not whispering the term, "sexual health". This video is an update about our fight for signage for "The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health", www.crsh.com. I decided not to move into a building where a neighboring physician decided she didn't like the term, "sexual health", and the landlord sided [...]