Aging & Sex In A Committed Relationship Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I think you may be the right person to address this based on your previous writing. I am turning 50, and of course this has brought about a lot of thoughts of what’s … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Aging & Sex
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Pain, Side Effects, And Sex
Managing Desire And Chronic Pain Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I have recently developed an issue with chronic pain in my joints which makes it very difficult for me to use my hands. Unfortunately, prior to this, I had a pretty solid … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Pain, Side Effects, And Sex
How To Find Quiet Sex Toys For Shared Spaces
Few things ruin the mood quite like the thought of being caught. There are so many reasons self-pleasure might be a moment you want to keep completely private: you planned on being alone, you’re generally a private person about … [Read more...] about How To Find Quiet Sex Toys For Shared Spaces
Getting Lucky: Love, Sex, And Reinvention In Adulthood
Earlier this month, the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day brought up the topics of luck, four-leaf clovers, and the hope of finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, when it comes to love and intimacy as one ages, luck … [Read more...] about Getting Lucky: Love, Sex, And Reinvention In Adulthood
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Rising & Falling Sex Drives
Losing My Sex Drive Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I hope you can help me with this. I’m a man in my mid-30s and I had a very healthy sex drive in my 20s, and I took advantage of it. But recently, my sex drive has gone down. At first I … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Rising & Falling Sex Drives
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Losing Sensation
Desensitized Q: I am a woman in my 20s and after a long dry spell I recently hooked up with an old fling who was in town for business. He went down on me and fingered me for a looooong time but honestly, I had basically no … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Losing Sensation
10 Ways To Have Sex By Yourself
Exploring your sexual self doesn’t always have to be with a partner. In fact, we think the best time to learn about your sexuality is when you are by yourself. When you’re flying solo, there’s no pressure to rush or to perform. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways To Have Sex By Yourself
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: From Fantasy To The Reality
Finding Out Where I Stand Q: I’m a woman, 30 years old, who has never had an orgasm with a male sexual partner. And I’ve only had sex with men, and romantic experiences with men. I’ve always been attracted to men only, but when … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: From Fantasy To The Reality
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation After Medical Treatment
Circumcision For Phimosis Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I recently had a medically necessary adult circumcision at 30 after suffering from phimosis. In one week, I will have the green light from my surgeon to start masturbating or having … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Masturbation After Medical Treatment
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: High Libido Or Sex Addiction?
High Libido Vs Sex Addiction Q: I am a woman in my mid-30s and single for the first time in a few years. In that time I’ve gotten off hormonal birth control and a medication that affected my libido. So, I am really raring to go … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: High Libido Or Sex Addiction?
7 Myths About Masturbation—And The Truth About Solo Sex
Surely you know it won’t cause insanity or grow hair on your palms. But judging by the questions I’ve received on my site, GreatSexAfter40.com, many folks are poorly informed about masturbation. … [Read more...] about 7 Myths About Masturbation—And The Truth About Solo Sex
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Is It Normal For This To Happen When I Cum?
Orgasm-Related Tinnitus Q: I have an issue that I think is pretty unique. I’ve asked my friends and they all say they’ve never heard of anything like it. Sometimes after having sex where I have a really good orgasm, I’ll lose … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Is It Normal For This To Happen When I Cum?