In a world of evolving relationship dynamics, the term situationship has entered the mainstream—and for good reason. A situationship is...

Dating in NYC can often feel like an overwhelming experience. With its massive population and fast-paced lifestyle, it's easy to feel...

In my practice, I work with many of couples where one partner has a higher sexual desire and the other partner has a lower sexual desire....

Proposed legislation in Florida undermining the rights of LGBTQ+ kids is the latest potential anti-gay curriculum laws in the US, which...

Many couples find their sex life has become routine, mechanical, and unsatisfying. Add a chronic illness to the mix, and there may be a...

I see couples daily in which one partner is experiencing a chronic illness. At any point in fighting an illness, you may find yourself...

Will sex make my pain worse? I get this question all the time. I rarely tell my clients with chronic illness to discontinue sexual...

Sexual health is a critical component of overall health and well-being. Sexual behaviors stabilize our sexual identity. Sex allows us to...

Most of the time when chronically ill clients come into my office there is a grief process that occurs first before becoming sexual...

I work with several couples who come to see me for sex and relationship therapy where one partner may suffer from a chronic illness and...

Everyone is worrying about their health during this time of the COVID-19 crisis. As I walk out of my apartment, I see people with their...

Right now, we are experiencing a stressful time in our lives. The word that comes to my mind and the word that keeps resonating with my...

If we consider disability from a multiplicity of perspectives, both the importance and complexity of sexual expression of People with...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease to the central nervous system with the onset generally during adulthood. The...

When two people build a relationship, they must find a comfortable degree of intimacy, agreeing on how deeply to share feelings, how much...

There is so much more associated with chronic illness than just the pain. Pain causes significant emotional distress. This includes...

A chronic illness diagnosis can probably be characterized as a “biopsychosocial disaster” in a partnership. While this is probably true...

I am in the process of writing my first book, Sex & Love When You Are Sick. My book will provide couples with strategies to overcome...

Anger is a common emotional response to a chronic illness. You may wonder, “why me?” or feel enraged by the interruption of life plans...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic diseases affect 133 million Americans, representing more than 40% of...