Individuals with sexual masochism are sexually aroused when they are beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer — and they suffer significantly in important areas of life because of these sexual desires/behaviors. Those who experience these sexual desires and exhibit these behaviors but do not suffer as a result are…
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 in defining and treating sex addiction is the fact that sex…
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), male hypoactive sexual desire disorder (MHSDD) is characterized by an individual’s lack of or low desire for sex, which causes him significant distress. Previously, this disorder was grouped into general hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSSD), which both…
Sexual Sadism Disorder Definition 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, physically or psychologically, of another individual despite substantial…
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 half–only about one…
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 addiction is the fact that sex is a normal and healthy…
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, and gauged earlobes. In…
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 their children. In the past….
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 other hand, there’s a great sense of control….
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 months. •…
The following is an overview of information regarding various aspects of Sexual Violence. Occurence Variations in statistics result from differences in how data sources define sexual violence and gather information about it. Of all crimes, rape is one of the most underreported, making it difficult to count (Bachar and Koss…