In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie teams up with Angela Skurtu, co-host of the About Sex podcast and author of Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity: A Therapist's Manual. You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted … [Read more...] about Podcast: Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity
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Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Walking On Eggshells
Walking On Eggshells Q: Recently it seems like my girlfriend gets upset at the smallest thing. We live about an hour apart so we mostly spend the weekends together and call/text during the week. Every time we’re together, she … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Walking On Eggshells
7 Myths About Masturbation—And The Truth About Solo Sex
Surely you know it won’t cause insanity or grow hair on your palms. But judging by the questions I’ve received on my site, GreatSexAfter40.com, many folks are poorly informed about masturbation. … [Read more...] about 7 Myths About Masturbation—And The Truth About Solo Sex
12 Reflections From 12 Years With Herpes
On March 23, 2013, I woke up with body aches, chills, and a fever. And when I wrote that sentence, it was March 23, 2025. Here I am a week later, and I’m in such a different place than I was when I sat down to write about … [Read more...] about 12 Reflections From 12 Years With Herpes
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Timing Is Everything
Timing Is Everything Q: I’m in my mid 20s and I’ve had a lot of opportunities to have sex with a variety of people. But pretty much every time, I finish before the woman I’m with does. And it’s not just that. I finish extremely … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Timing Is Everything
ADHD And Its Effect On Sex And Relationships
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects how a person thinks, behaves, and feels, primarily causing problems with focus, activity levels, and impulse control (American Psychiatric Association, … [Read more...] about ADHD And Its Effect On Sex And Relationships
Podcast: “Mate Poaching”
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the subject of "mate poaching." You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: “Mate Poaching”
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Making Plans For The Future In Relationships
Going The Distance Q: My boyfriend moved to a new city for work and he wants to get comfortable and see if he likes it for a month or two before we make plans to uproot my life and for me to move there with him. How do we keep … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Making Plans For The Future In Relationships
The Science Of Heartbreak: Why It Hurts And How To Heal Sooner Than Later
Breakups are hell. Doesn’t matter if you did the breaking up or got dumped—either way, it feels like getting your heart drop kicked off the Empire State Building. But why does it hurt so much? Why does getting over someone feel … [Read more...] about The Science Of Heartbreak: Why It Hurts And How To Heal Sooner Than Later
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Stamina & Wetness
Stamina Q: Hello Dr. Laurie. I’m a woman in my 30s and I eat well, exercise—both strength and cardio—and am otherwise healthy. There’s just something I’ve always battled with when it comes to sex. Though I can easily get … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Stamina & Wetness
Why People May Test Their Partners
Sometimes people in a relationship test each other to see how the other person reacts. Why do they do this? They do it because they’re looking for certain qualities in the other person and test them to see if they have these … [Read more...] about Why People May Test Their Partners
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Feeling Disconnected In Your Relationship
Disconnection Q: Hello Dr. Laurie. I am in my late 40s and have been with my wife for 15+ years. I think our problems are pretty typical of any couple our age, especially based on the questions I have seen you respond to here. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Feeling Disconnected In Your Relationship