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“Don’t Call Harvey Weinstein a Sex Addict: What We Label Things Matters”
"Don't Call Harvey Weinstein a Sex Addict: What We Label Things Matters" With all the recent media attention on the Harvey Weinstein scandal—numerous revelations by movie stars about the powerful Hollywood film producer’s sexual harassment and assault habits—we’re seeing many references to his behavior as “sex addiction.” Cleverly, Weinstein has taken the easy path—rehab instead [...]
Pitfalls of Not Being a Sexually Informed Therapist
Pitfalls of Not Being a Sexually Informed Therapist Years ago, I saw a cartoon that really made me laugh: In a therapist’s office, a woman is lying on the typical Freudian couch, and says to the therapist, “You know, doctor, there are some things I don’t tell you.” And the therapist responds, “I want [...]
“Smart Sex-Smart Love” discussion series
"Smart Sex-Smart Love" discussion series I'm really proud about what we are creating with the, "Smart sex-Smart Love" discussion series at my psychotherapy offices. Last night we had men and women, straight, bisexual and gay, caucasian and people of color. Next month we are talking about pornography and gender differences/similarities reacting to porn as [...]
Does Masturbating Make You a Sex Addict? What About Porn? What About Bondage? Even the Experts Can’t Agree.
Does Masturbating Make You a Sex Addict? What About Porn? What About Bondage? Even the Experts Can’t Agree. Others include Joe Kort, a sexologist and former sex-addiction therapist who has defected, and who wrote a blog in late 2015 renouncing the sex-addiction model. “I think it is... very harmful to gay and bisexual men,” Kort, who is [...]
Sexual Disorientation of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors
Sexual Disorientation of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Sexual abuse disorients you; it does not orient you. Returning to the scene of the sexual crime. A boy who has become traumatized from such an event usually becomes quite adept in adulthood at compartmentalization—so much so that he may even “forget” that he has these compulsions [...]
Case Study: Is All Fair in Love and Sex? How Couples Can Embrace their Sexual Differences
Case Study: Is All Fair in Love and Sex? How Couples Can Embrace their Sexual Differences Most couples therapists, if they were to put aside their mask of neutrality, would agree that women are in a privileged position in therapy because they can usually access their feelings better and have a fuller command of [...]