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Understanding the Erotic Code

The secret logic of male sexuality

Sex

The Important Intersection of Mental and Sexual Health

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on September 5, 2022

Many therapists are not trained in sexual health and are thus ill-equipped to help clients navigate their erotic and sexual selves. Here's how to change that.

Many therapists are not trained in sexual health and are thus ill-equipped to help clients navigate their erotic and sexual selves. Here's how to change that.

Sex

Gay "Sides": How Language Frees Us to be Ourselves

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on May 16, 2022

The gay male dating app, Grindr, recently added a sexual preference beyond "top," "bottom," and "vers." Here's what the new term "side" means.

The gay male dating app, Grindr, recently added a sexual preference beyond "top," "bottom," and "vers." Here's what the new term "side" means.

Sex

The Problem With Celebrity Worship

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on March 7, 2022

The word “reality” becomes corrupted in our perception by simply labeling something, such as “reality shows,” or calling something “fake news.”

The word “reality” becomes corrupted in our perception by simply labeling something, such as “reality shows,” or calling something “fake news.”

Relationships

Going from Boy to Man with Your Father

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on June 20, 2021

On Father’s Day, not everyone celebrates. There are men who were not fathered or have strained relationships with their dad.

On Father’s Day, not everyone celebrates. There are men who were not fathered or have strained relationships with their dad.

Sex

Are Closeted Folks Fair Game Now?

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on March 19, 2021

While acceptance of us LGBTQ folks has risen, I’ve been surprised at how people who are perceived to be "closeted gays" are being attacked.

While acceptance of us LGBTQ folks has risen, I’ve been surprised at how people who are perceived to be "closeted gays" are being attacked.

Relationships

The New Political 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on November 2, 2020

Talking politics requires that we take off our own glasses and put on the other person’s, to try to see the world through their eyes.

Talking politics requires that we take off our own glasses and put on the other person’s, to try to see the world through their eyes.

Sex

The Plight of Bisexual Visibility

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on September 21, 2020

I often hear bisexuals complain of experiencing “bi-erasure,” that their bisexual orientation is not valid or nonexistent.

I often hear bisexuals complain of experiencing “bi-erasure,” that their bisexual orientation is not valid or nonexistent.

Sex

“Just Do It!” The Benefits of an Active Sex Life

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on September 3, 2020

It is important for therapists to talk about sex when working with clients. Here's why — along with what couples can do to keep the passion and physical intimacy alive.

It is important for therapists to talk about sex when working with clients. Here's why — along with what couples can do to keep the passion and physical intimacy alive.

Sex

Men, Let’s Talk About Menopause and Perimenopause

Joe Kort, Ph.D. on August 27, 2020

Perimenopause and menopause does not have to be a negative experience and it can be managed. We need to make it less of a taboo subject and more of a health conversation.

Perimenopause and menopause does not have to be a negative experience and it can be managed. We need to make it less of a taboo subject and more of a health conversation.