News from the Blog
Western culture seems to be obsessed with what is 'normal'. This is particularly pronounced when it comes to how much sex one should be having...
This month’s post is about Eroticism, the little known but essential ingredient for sexual pleasure.
Is scheduling sex beneficial to a relationship? The pros and cons of maintenance sex are discussed in my latest post
When desire discrepancy becomes a reality in a relationship, it tests a couple’s ability to work as a team
Making the decision to have couples counselling is a huge step for many people to take. Here, I address some commonly asked questions about the therapeutic process.
Why do people stay in relationships which no longer meet their needs? This month’s post explores the well-known and not so well-known reasons.
My last blog post of the year looks at how a couple’s inability to work through angry feelings has the potential to create a barrier to sexual and emotional intimacy,
This month’s post is on Secondary Inhibited Sexual Desire and the significance of the relationship and role of the couple in the development and maintenance of this issue.
Intimate relationships are often a way for people to seek validation and self-worth. In the absence of self-love, this can be problematic. My latest post looks at how we can learn to meet our own needs for love and connection from within.
The pervasive presence of social media set high standards which many of us attempt to live up to. But does perfectionism help or hinder our sex life? Find out from my latest post.
We all want to be happy but few of us have ever considered the cost of overly focusing on the importance of happiness. In the last post of 2021, I look at what it truly means to live a rich, full and meaningful life.
“Safety” is an oft bandied word but a poorly understood concept. In this month’s post, I explore the nervous system’s role in helping us determine what it really means to feel ‘safe’ with another person.
Raw spots…we all have them. This month’s post looks at what happens when a tender spot in our emotional skin gets rubbed by our partner and vice versa.
My latest post tackles an interesting dilemma. Should you stay in a relationship if you have low or no sexual attraction to your partner?
Literature
Sexual Issues:
- King, R. Good loving, great sex. Random House, 1998.
- McCarthy, B. & McCarthy, E. Rekindling desire. Routledge, 2014.
- Metz, M. & McCarthy B. Enduring desire: Your guide to lifelong intimacy. Routledge, 2011.
Female Sexuality:
- Foley, S., Kope S. & Sugrue, D. Sex matters for women: A complete guide to taking care of your sexual self. The Guilford Press, 2012.
- Heiman, J. & LoPiccolo, J. Becoming orgasmic: A sexual and personal growth programme for women. Piatkus, 2009.
Male Sexuality:
- Zilbergeld, B. The new male sexuality. Bantam, 1999.
Relationships:
- Gottman, J. & Silver, N. The seven principles for making marriage work. Orion, 1999.
- Harris, R. ACT with love: Stop struggling, reconcile differences, and strengthen your relationship with acceptance and commitment therapy. New Harbinger, 2009.
- Jansen, D. & Newman, M. Really relating: How to build an enduring relationship. Random House, 1998.
- Lerner, H. Marriage rules: A manual for the married and the coupled up. Gotham Books, 2012.
- Markman, H., Stanley, S. & Blumberg, S. Fighting for your marriage. Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Recovery from sexual abuse:
- Maltz, W. The sexual healing journey: A guide for survivors of sexual abuse. Harper, 2001.