Sex Issues
Is my sex life normal? Understanding the hallmarks and causes of sex addiction (Updated)
Hallmarks of Sex Addiction While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of the challenges...
Sexual Sadism Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment DSM-5 302.84 F65.52
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), sexual sadism disorder concerns individuals who freely admit to having the discussed paraphilic interests and those who deny having any sexual interest in the suffering,...
End of Marriage? Never Married Double; Others Marrying Later (Video)
Marriage Is in Decline, but Why? New census data has revealed that the percentage of American adults who have never been married is higher than ever. In 2012, one out of every five adults older than 25 claimed to never being married. In 1960, the rate was...
An Introduction to Sex Addiction
While people are starting to recognize the prevalence and problems created by excessive sexualized activities and pornography, what is broadly termed “sex addiction” remains cloaked in mystery, even for many therapists. One of challenges of defining and treating sex...
Beauty Bias: Can Being Too Attractive Backfire in Work (and Life)?
Being (vs. Looking) Professional As a human in my late twenties — alive and (mostly) well in 2014 — I have experienced both negative and positive reception for my workplace appearance. I’m a halfbreed Latino with long curly hair, visible tattoos on my hands and arms,...
Why Every Relationship Needs Courtship
Courtship, to some, may be an unpleasant concept that is associated with words like “old-fashioned” and “antiquated.” When we hear the word, we may think of how it was used it in the past as a way for parents to oversee the process of uniting...Dr. Harrison Davis Quoted on CNN, regarding “Sugar Daddies”
Dr. Harrison Davis, of Thriveworks Counseling in Atlanta, GA was recently quoted on CNN addressing the topic of Sugar Daddy Relationships. “On one hand,” he said, “these relationships remind the men of a more carefree time in their own lives. On the...
College Counseling for Sexual Abuse Stats
Physical and Sexual Harassment • 32% of college students report being a victim of physical harassment. • 8.5% of college students carry a weapon such as a gun, knife or club (within 30 days; not for job reasons). • 13.2% have participated in a physical fight within 12...
