Chicago Sun-Times

Bad first-time sex can make for mediocre future encounters

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:09:24 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Losing one’s virginity can feel like a life-changing experience when you are growing up, and a new study has found that it actually might be.

Were you meant to be a matchmaker?

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:11:41 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the field of matchmaking? From television shows like Bravo’s “Millionaire Matchmaker” to VH1’s “Tough Love,” the ancient art of matchmaking has become a hot career.

Sex life lousy? Blame bad health choices

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:06:13 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: While today’s technology can bring with it many benefits, it also can carry dangers as well, and a recent study shows just how close and prevalent that peril might be.

Baby without marriage? Things Kimye — and you — should consider

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:56:02 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Kim Kardashian and beau Kanye West surprised the pop culture world with the announcement they are expecting a child. The celebrities, who have dated since April, have not announced any plans to get engaged or tie the knot. It’s a trend in Hollywood among actresses and singers alike.

Listen to love advice from high-profile couples

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:58:00 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Here is the best love advice from some of my favorite couples of 2012.

Exciting date nights up the thrills

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:39:51 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: One of the best relationship resolutions you can make is to commit to a weekly date night. Date nights are not only enjoyable, but they also are a vital part of a strong and passionate relationship. However, not all date nights are created equal.

Don’t let the past ruin your future

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:07:44 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Have you ever felt as though the pain from your past is keeping you locked in time, leaving you unable to move forward and find joy?

Did attachment parenting do in ‘Blossom’ star’s marriage?

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:36:35 -0500

DR. BERMAN: When actress Mayim Bialik recently announced that she is splitting from her husband after nine years of marriage, many wondered: did the attacment parenting she so advocated have anything to do with the impending divorce?

‘Movember’ signals new crop of mustaches

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:49:56 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Seeing lots of ’staches? Here’s why. Since 2004, men have grown mustaches in November to help bring awareness to important male health issues such as prostate cancer.

‘Movember’ signals new crop of mustaches

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:22:28 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Since 2004, men have grown mustaches in November to help bring awareness to important male health issues such as prostate cancer.

Women can combat hair loss in variety of ways

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:32:37 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Hair loss is not just a problem men face. In fact, 40 percent of women over the age of 40 report that they have experienced noticeable hair thinning as they age.

Candid conversation warms up cold feet for brides, grooms

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 06:06:13 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: A new study seems to suggest that the “cold feet” that can strike a bride or groom as they are about to tie the knot actually can be a major predictor of their happiness and relationship satisfaction down the road.

All senses play role in sexual arousal

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:54:00 -0500

DR. BERMAN: When it comes to sexual pleasure, there is so much more to our enjoyment that meets the eye — it’s also about what meets the ears, nose and more!

Enjoy tricks and treats, adult-style

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:24:00 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Halloween fun might seem solely the domain of children, but the truth is adults can enjoy their share of tricks and treats too — and beyond the actual holiday.

No evidence taking HPV vaccine encourage’s sexual activity for girls

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:25:17 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Many parents fear that vaccinating young girls against the sexually transmitted disease HPV will encourage them to be sexual, or that the vaccination will be viewed as “permission” to engage in sexual activity. Happily, we now have research that shows otherwise.

After abuse, is reconciliation possible?

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:15:12 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: The purpored rekindled romance between music superstars Rihanna and Chris Brown gives many people — myself included — pause. There are several reasons why.

Are you letting tweets sour your relationship?

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:06:01 -0500

DR. BERMAN: Social media has changed the way many couples relate to one another, even those couples who are not in the Hollywood spotlight. So what are the rules of engagement when it comes to love and the Internet?

Education quashes misconceptions about sex

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 06:04:00 -0500

DR. LAURA BERMAN: Shaming rape victims doesn’t lower the abortion rate, but studies have clearly demonstrated that comprehensive sex education can and does help prevent unintended pregnancy.