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Laura Berman biography
Dr. Laura Berman is a world renowned sex and relationship expert who is considered a thought leader and innovator in her field. As a sex …
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What breast cancer has taught me
Here’s a secret only a few of those closest to me know: In December, after receiving a firm reminder from my primary care doctor, I went for my annual mammogram. Two weeks and many tests later I got my diagnosis: breast cancer. I was the proud owner of a left breast containing DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in Situ).
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Techniques for treating premature ejaculation
DR. LAURA BERMAN: Early ejaculation can occur for many different reasons, but for most men, even if there is a physical causal factor, stress and performance anxiety are also somehow related.
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Sometimes, child sex abuser is also a child
DR. LAURA BERMAN: The sad truth is that many children are abused by other children, and up to one-third of the sexual abuse in this country is committed by minors. (It is worth noting that while a small percentage of those who are sexually abused become abusers, almost all child abusers — adult or otherwise — are victims of sexual abuse).
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Smart teen wants an end to ‘slut-shaming’
DR. BERMAN: The latest YouTube sensation is a 13-year-old wise beyond her years who has taken on the cruel behavior of slut-shaming.
Too many singles hold fear of divorce
DR. BERMAN: While marriage should never be entered into lightly, there are some occasions in which fear of divorce actually can impede your happiness or serve to block your commitment to your partner.
Kisses and gratitude can build a better relationship
DR. BERMAN: Perhaps the best resolutions that couples can make in the new year are ones that will keep their marriage strong and happy over the coming year.
All that family togetherness calls for survival strategies
DR. BERMAN: The holidays are approaching. Time for families to be together. A lot. Figure out some strategies so the season is a happy one.
Spanking teaches kids all the wrong lessons
DR. BERMAN: Spanking is never a good way to discipline a chid. Kids who are spanked are more likely to suffer from aggression, low self-esteem, and low I.Q., and they also are more likely to suffer from substance abuse and domestic violence as adults.
Both guys, gals busy thinking about sex
DR. LAURA BERMAN: Go ahead and think about sex. It’ll fill your mind with pleasant thoughts and possibly make the real deal a better experience.
Vampire fantasy can spark real-life dialog
DR. BERMAN: Moms and daughters alike are flooding the theaters bonding over a dose of fairy tale love, “Breaking Dawn: Part One.” However, whether you were camping out with your daughter outside the premiere, or just watching all the hoopla with amusement, I encourage you to take advantage of the Twilight hype to seize some teachable moments with your daughter. Some amazing and meaningful conversations can be inspired when you ask the right questions about a topic that inspires them.
Older partner’s not good for teen girls or boys
DR. BERMAN: We often hear “age ain’t nothing but a number,” yet when it comes to adolescence, this simply is not the case. The teenage years are a time of intense physical, emotional and sexual development, and even a difference of a few years can lead to undue sexual pressure and serious complications.
Kim and Kris: ‘Fairytale’ couple with real-life problems
DR. BERMAN: While Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries certainly faced unique struggles due to their fame and fortune, many of their problems are similar to those that real-life couples face everyday, and as such, we can learn from their unfortunate impending divorce.
Faking the big O hurts women and their partners
DR. LAURA BERMAN: When it comes to faking it, the statistics are disturbing. Around two-thirds of women have faked orgasm at some point in their sex lives, and many women do so on an ongoing basis. So why are so many women faking and what can couples do to rectify this issue?
A woman’s walk tells a lot about how she is in the bedroom
DR. LAURA BERMAN: A recent study out of Belgium suggests that a woman’s walk is more than just a tempting way for her to strut her stuff. According to the researchers, a woman’s walk gives off subtle clues that can belie her sexual experience and how comfortable she is with her sensuality.
Changes on PSA test confusing to many
DR. LAURA BERMAN: A recent announcement from the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that healthy men no longer undergo Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood tests. People are confused and concerned. So what gives?
Bossy women miss out in the bedroom
A recent study performed by Johns Hopkins University is causing quite a stir among couples everywhere. Researchers surveyed thousands of couples, and according to the findings, the more autonomous and dominant a woman was outside the bedroom, the less likely she was to have sex …
Forget the angst and obsession our breasts bring
DR. BERMAN: Let’s hear it for breasts! Breasts shouldn’t only be a source of anxiety and medical testing. They also are a wonderful, womanly part of the female anatomy and for centuries, breasts of all shapes and sizes have tantalized and seduced men and women alike.
Pregnancy does a number on dads-to-be, research shows
DR. LAURA BERMAN: F or years, we have heard about how pregnancy can affect a woman’s hormones, causing dramatic changes in her body and her brain function. Recent research has discovered that there are also dramatic changes in a man’s brain during his partner’s pregnancy.
Dealing with child’s sexual orientation
DR. LAURA BERMAN: To parents who are struggling to accept their teen’s sexuality or gender identity, know this: Nothing that you can do will ever change your child’s identity. You can’t make them to be straight any more than you made them be gay.
The cancer people don’t like to discuss
W e all know that cancer prevention is an important part of living a long, healthy life, and to that end, we make an effort to eat right, exercise and avoid carcinogens. However, there is a form of cancer that never seems to make much …
