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SEX THERAPY
Sex and Relationships
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Sexdoc.com is a pro bono (link to definition) educational web site. Sexual ignorance is rampant, sexual myths and misconceptions (no pun intended) are universal, and anxiety results from misinformation or the lack of information. Experienced sex therapists are continuously disappointed by the failure of Western civilization to provide adequate sex education and we are sad to have so many questions to sexdoc.com start with "Thank you for this wonderful service. There is no one I can ask about this." Part of sex therapy is educational, and many questions about sexuality can simply be answered on the internet.
You are invited to read answers to the most common questions (linked below) and answers to unique questions (in "Question of the Week" by page number, below). In addition, you are welcome to submit a question.
William F. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Webmaster
"Pro Bono" is a contraction of "pro bono publico", and means "for the good of the public." The practical use of the term "pro bono" is to state that no fee is charged. (link back to the top of the above paragraph)
What are the problems for which sex therapy is the solution? The most common are Sexual Desire Discrepancy, Sexual Boredom, and Low Sexual Desire for both men and women. The most common male sexual problems are premature ejaculation and erection dysfunction. Many women have Sexual Aversion Disorder because of sexual trauma at some time in their lives, but common problems are also dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), vaginismus (a spastic clenching of the opening to the vagina, which causes pain and prevents penetration), arousal disorders, orgasm difficulties, and a variety of psychogenic (caused by the mind as opposed to caused by a medical condition) pain disorders. Remember: You are not the only one, and there is help.
Sex and Sex Therapy Answers to CURRENT Questions of the Week (#37)
Sex and Sex Therapy Answers to Prior Questions of the Week (#36)
Links to other prior pages
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Sex therapy and sexuality raise questions in most people. These topics are fascinating to a majority of the population. This site features answers to the most interesting questions submitted -- by YOU. In addition, you are encouraged to link to Answers to Questions by category, and to other pages and links, below.
Answers to Questions about ...
The Risk of Pregnancy from Oral Sex alone
Stuff for FEMALES to think about when deciding to first engage in sexual intercourse
Three-way sex ("Menage a trois")
Premature Ejaculation (when a man "comes" too quickly)
Answers to questions about Erection Dysfunction ("Impotence")
Everything you ever wanted to know about PENIS SIZE! (not the sexdoc's research)
Penis Enlargement (answered here): There is NO SAFE RELIABLE WAY to increase the length or width of a penis. There are many SCAMS out there and some sound soooooo convincing, but they will hurt your wallet, your pride, and possibly your penis. About a half dozen of the penis enlargement companies have asked me to endorse their products and I always reply "I'd LOVE to endorse a product that works. Send me enough product to do an initial field trial on ten men and if it works I'd really be delighted to have my name on your product (or representing you on national television)." Funny, though. Not one has replied. Any employee of such a company that wants to take me up on the field trials -- you know how to contact me!
When do I need a sex therapist?
What can I expect in and from Sex Therapy?
Another perspective: Link to the Masters and Johnson Institute
How do I find a good sex therapist?
SEXDOC LINKS
How to arrange a Telephone Consultation with the Sexdoc. Link here, OR:
A few places where the Sex Doc has been quoted
Who goes to sex therapy? (are you curious?)
Some of the topics the Sex Doc deals with (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)
How to become a Sex Therapist (in the Sexdoc's opinion, of course)
Books the Sex Doc thinks are interesting and valuable
Comments about sending e-mail to the Sexdoc (Suggestions and what I do not respond to)
Your comments (click on "Sign Guestbook" on the hit counter) about the web site
Answers to Questions from Beth Tyler's Enemates (advanced material)
Link to the absolutely most comprehensive catalog of links to ADULT EVERYTHING!
Questions about FEMALE ANATOMY and lots of other things are answered on The-Clitoris.com
Link to my "Other Links" section at the bottom of this page
The next time one of your friends asks for advice about sex or relationships, please tell him or her about this Web site.
ASK THE SEX DOC is provided pro bono publico (for the public good; at no charge).
If you would like to identify a sex therapist in your area, please click on "How to find a sex therapist".
The Sex Doc quoted in publications and elsewhere:
Link to a recent article on male strippers titled "Strip Maul" in which the sexdoc is quoted
FoxNews.com article about online sex therapy
Click here to link to the April, 2000 article "Surfing for Sex Therapy"
March, 2000 "Sex, Lies, and Love" Benning's Health + Fitness Journal
Click here to link to the March, 2000 article titled "What's Love Got to Do With It?
August, 1999 Extraordinary Togetherness: A Woman's Guide to Love, Sex, and Intimacy (chapter on Turn Ons and Turn Offs) Rodale Press
February, 1999 The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Men (2 chapters) Rodale Press
January, 1999 GLAMOUR Magazine
December 2, 1998 KEST AM Radio, San Francisco on a program titled "The Best of the Best" (in health care)
December, 1998 COSMOPOLITAN Magazine in an article titled: "Me Man, You Woman"
October, 1998 COSMOPOLITAN Magazine in the article "The Case for Quickies"
September 23, 1998 On national television as the sex expert on the LEEZA show (NBC)
July, 1998 Tele-Conference on Sexual Addictions (Link to transcript)
July 9-15, 1998 METRO (Silicon Valley Weekly Newspaper) "Sexual Healing" (Link to the Article)
May, 1998 New Woman (magazine) "Psyched for Sex" ((April 13, 1998 Note: WOW! I just received my "contributor's issue" of the magazine and the writer must have liked what I had to say; I'm quoted throughout the article [pps. 98-101 and 132]!))
April, 1998 Cosmopolitan
August-September 1997 BRIDES Magazine
May, 1997 Cosmopolitan, page 30 (as an Advisor to the Editor in Chief)
March, 1997 Cosmopolitan, pages 200-225
1995-1996 Lots of issues of Marie Claire Magazine (and a few Cosmo's)
November-December 1995 BRIDES Magazine: "Honesty in the Bedroom"
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The Home Page (this one) is designed to be fast loading and with links to what interests you. You are encouraged to "branch out" to topics of interest, and to then come back to the home page for another link. With each linked page small, your time won't be wasted waiting for the page to load (that's why there are so few graphics, as well). Enjoy!
The editors of QueenDom.com (MAIN SEXUALITY PAGE LINK) have included some of their questions answered by Dr. Fitzgerald (LINK TO THEIR Q/A SECTION) as well as material about sex therapy (LINK TO THAT PAGE) they believe to be important. Thanks to QueenDom.Com for spreading the word.
A Treasure Trove of additional information about Human Sexuality -- BeWell.com
Link to the web site of the Rodale Press book: SEX: A Man's Guide
Link to the web site of GOOD VIBRATIONS, the San Francisco Bay area sex toy store (and more)
Link to a HUGE selection of free erotic stories. NOTE: Some may give you nightmares.
Link to the web site of the surgical procedure for CASTRATION with pictures of the real thing
Link to an interesting book about sexual fantasies
This web site has been up since May, 1997.
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