MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with '- sexuality'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772400&cid=t_371560_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F45auO5da8RU%2F We hear that doing yoga in matching unitards also improves your sex life. (photo: Thinkstock) If yoga is too sun-worshipping flower-child for you, we totally understand. Everyone knows a yoga fanatic who’s just a little too out there. But what if we told you that yoga can improve your sex life? Now that we’ve got your attention, we’ve got seven ways that yoga will take your sex life up a notch or two, courtesy of Physique Speak. Women: Listen up. Partners: Forward this to the women in your life. 1. It increases blood flow. Some yoga poses can direct blood flow straight to your pelvis, which will heighten your sensitivity and desire. 2. It strengthens your pelvic floor. The stronger your pelvic floor muscles, the more intense your orgasm will be. 3. It increases your conf... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772400 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3772400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772210&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F7-ways-yoga-improves-your-sex-life%2F We hear that doing yoga in matching unitards also improves your sex life. (photo: Thinkstock) If yoga is too sun-worshipping flower-child for you, we totally understand. Everyone knows a yoga fanatic who’s just a little too out there. But what if we told you that yoga can improve your sex life? Now that we’ve got your attention, we’ve got seven ways that yoga will take your sex life up a notch or two, courtesy of Physique Speak. Women: Listen up. Partners: Forward this to the women in your life. 1. It increases blood flow. Some yoga poses can direct blood flow straight to your pelvis, which will heighten your sensitivity and desire. 2. It strengthens your pelvic floor. The stronger your pelvic floor muscles, the more intense your orgasm will be. 3. It increases your conf... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772210 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3772210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772472&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdefining-sexuality%2F People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and co-dependency often question their sexuality or are ready to redefine their sexuality. Research indicates that both men and women maintain sexual relationships throughout life even though sexual problems may be evident. Sexual activity is often associated with health, with those in better health experiencing more sexual satisfaction and participation than those in poor health. Experiencing any barrier to sexual activity can lead people to reprioritize the role of sex but does not define sexuality. Instead, sexuality is generally described as how people view themselves and express themselves as sexual beings. This may include kissing, cuddling, and other forms of intimacy, expressing love for a partner verbally or through actions, working ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772472 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:41:12 +0100 3772472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767320&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffood-for-men%2F This article may help focus in on healthy foods. Foods men should include in their diets to improve health and prevent disease. Men are different from women in all kinds of ways — including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more. Many foods that tend to be favorites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35. They can also enhance performance, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, notes that any food that is good for the cardiovascular system i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767320 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:02:00 +0100 3767320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764294&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FrmyxjT895lw%2F This article may help focus in on healthy foods. Foods men should include in their diets to improve health and prevent disease. Men are different from women in all kinds of ways — including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more. Many foods that tend to be favorites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35. They can also enhance performance, from the boardroom to the bedroom. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, notes that any food that is good for the cardiovascular system i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764294 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:02:00 +0100 3764294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762956&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F17%2F3-tips-for-staying-together-with-children%2F Awhile back my friend Michelle said to the congregation at her husband’s funeral service: “He never spoke an unkind word to me.” Another girlfriend and I looked at each other, jaws dropped. And then she whispered, “They didn’t have kids.” We nodded and felt better about ourselves. But a growing body of research confirms our suspicions. Says Tara Parker-Pope of the New York Times: “One of the more uncomfortable findings of the scientific study of marriage is the negative effect children can have on previously happy relationships. Despite the popular notion that children bring couples closer, several studies have shown that marital satisfaction and happiness typically plummet with the arrival of the first baby.” Why the shift? Stress, of cours... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762956 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:11:51 +0100 3762956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767322&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F1st-sexual-experiences%2F People worldwide are having sex for the first time at the younger average age of 17.3 years Just over a third (35%) say they were 16 or under when they lost their virginity Young people continue to have sex at an earlier age than previous generations: while the 25-34s lost their virginity at 17.9 years, the 21-24 year olds were 17.5 years and 16-20 year olds were just 16.3 years. Women are sexually active earlier than men – at 17.2 years compared with 17.5 years People from Iceland are having sex younger than any other country (15.6 years ) followed by the Germans (15.9 years ), Swedes (16.1 years ) and the Danes (16.1 years ) People in India are the oldest to lose their virginity (19.8 years ) followed by the Vietnamese (19.6 years ), Indonesians (19.1 years ) and the Malaysian... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767322 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:01:24 +0100 3767322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763060&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FWKjQwsz32pk%2F Youth and Sex People worldwide are having sex for the first time at the younger average age of 17.3 years Just over a third (35%) say they were 16 or under when they lost their virginity Young people continue to have sex at an earlier age than previous generations: while the 25-34s lost their virginity at 17.9 years, the 21-24 year olds were 17.5 years and 16-20 year olds were just 16.3 years. Women are sexually active earlier than men – at 17.2 years compared with 17.5 years People from Iceland are having sex younger than any other country (15.6 years ) followed by the Germans (15.9 years ), Swedes (16.1 years ) and the Danes (16.1 years ) People in India are the oldest to lose their virginity (19.8 years ) followed by the Vietnamese (19.6 years ), Indonesians (19.1 years ) and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763060 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:01:24 +0100 3763060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763062&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FYVpYR3ECRo0%2F Women in psychiatric care have a pronounced record of marks on their bodies that were inflicted during sexual relations. Researchers studied 30 women with alcoholic partners and noted body marks, duration of marks and if the marks were inflicted during love-making. These were then compared to women from the clinic with non-drinking sexual partners. Their ages, gender, ethnicity and social class were similar. Their findings indicate that the spouses of alcoholic men are subjected to more aggressive and painful sexual experiences, more body marks in more regions that lasted an average of 7 days and more biting of body surfaces than wives of non-alcohol-dependent men. These behaviours are interpreted as subtle signs of domestic violence. If you have these experiences please contact your docto... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763062 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:10:00 +0100 3763062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3763063&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKht2BdnVSpA%2F Vibrator Smile Two Indiana University studies conducted among nationally representative samples of adult American men and women show that vibrator use during sexual interactions is common, with use being reported by approximately 53 percent of women and 45 percent of men ages 18 to 60. Not only is vibrator use common, but the two studies also show that vibrator use is associated with more positive sexual function and being more proactive in caring for one’s sexual health. Men and Women use Vibrators Equally One study surveyed women. The other surveyed men. Both were published this week by the Journal of Sexual Medicine, a leading peer-reviewed journal in the area of urology and sexual health. “The study about women’s vibrator use affirms what many doctors and therapists h... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3763063 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:36:01 +0100 3763063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758115&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F6PcH19rouAY%2F Sex addiction: not just for men Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,” confesses Valerie, 35, a human-resources manager in the City. “It became a challenge, a game, regardless of whether he was married or with someone. The lowest point came when I tried to seduce my best friend’s fiancé. I couldn’t bear the fact that, when they were together, he wouldn’t so much as look at me. It was an itch I had to scratch.” “Sex addict” is the last phrase that would come to mind if you met the demure and sober-suited Valerie. Yet she is in 12-step recovery for that very issue. “Everyone used to tell me how lucky I was, as I could get any man I wanted. I’m quite a competitive person and it was important for me to know that,... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758115 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:47:01 +0100 3758115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754085&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FO4vs471bJi8%2F This article provides some ideas as follows; Embrace your past. Be kids together – let the inner child out. Wrap your mate in love. Speak the languages of love. Write love notes to each other. Turn on the charm. Connect online. Remember the little things. Send a card or note snail mail. Celebrate everything. Just say it – I love you. Your partner needs to hear those three simple words daily. Whisper it, sing it, shout it. Say it. Celebrate recovery Full story at Christianity Today See also; HALT being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Share, print or e-mail this article Recovery Books, Medallions & DVD's (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754085 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:23:01 +0100 3754085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746826&cid=t_371560_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2F4CJ7G8Wl5Rk%2F Last week Patrick Strudwick was highly commended at the Mind Journalist of the Year Awards, and used his acceptance speech to call for psychotherapy to face proper regulation. Strudwick received the commendation for his undercover investigation exposing psychiatrists and psychotherapists practising “conversion therapy”, which aims to “cure” gay people. Patrick Strudwick said of his high commendation: “It’s a huge honour to be recognised by Mind for my investigation into gay conversion therapy and it’s particularly pleasing that in doing so, it once again highlights the issue of these abusive practices. I hope that this serves as a reminder to the Coalition government, and in particular, Anne Milton MP (who in her role as a Minister for Health is re... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746826 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:42:58 +0100 3746826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746992&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcougar-womens-sexuality%2F As Women Age Their Libido, Fantasies, Sexual Experimentation and Activity Increases As more women wait until their 30s and 40s to have children, they are more willing to engage in a variety of sexual activities to capitalize on their remaining childbearing years, according to new research by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. Such "reproduction expediting" includes one-night stands and adventurous bedroom behavior, the research shows. In a paper published in the July 2010 edition of Personality and Individual Differences, psychology researchers found that women age 27-45 have a heightened sex drive in response to their dwindling fertility. In the study the researchers split 827 women into three groups: high fertility (ages18-26), low fertility (ages 27-45), and m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746992 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:58:25 +0100 3746992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743723&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FX44kiSM3Qm8%2F As Women Age Their Libido, Fantasies, Sexual Experimentation and Activity Increases As more women wait until their 30s and 40s to have children, they are more willing to engage in a variety of sexual activities to capitalize on their remaining childbearing years, according to new research by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. Such "reproduction expediting" includes one-night stands and adventurous bedroom behavior, the research shows. In a paper published in the July 2010 edition of Personality and Individual Differences, psychology researchers found that women age 27-45 have a heightened sex drive in response to their dwindling fertility. In the study the researchers split 827 women into three groups: high fertility (ages18-26), low fertility (ages 27-45), and m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743723 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:58:25 +0100 3743723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740597&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsexual-health-and-teens-privates-video-game%2F2010.07.09 Here’s a new video game from Zombie Cow Studios that could help educate teenagers about sexual and reproductive health in a colorful way. Elizabeth Boskey, Ph.D., About.com’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) guide, writes in her blog post entitled ”It’s Only A Game“: When I first saw the announcement for Privates, I found the concept vaguely appalling — condom-hatted soldiers (privates) swarming into people’s body parts (privates) to shoot at all the nasty invaders one can find there. However, the second I watched the trailer I was instantly converted to a fan. Privates was clearly designed by people who were paying attention in sex-ed class. The epithelium looks like epithelium! There are bacteria that I can recognize from what I’ve ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740597 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:00:04 +0100 3740597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737012&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007322.html If you get attacked by a cougar blame it on her declining fertility. AUSTIN, Texas—As more women wait until their 30s and 40s to have children, they are more willing to engage in a variety of sexual activities to capitalize on their remaining childbearing years, according to new research by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. Such "reproduction expediting" includes one-night stands and adventurous bedroom behavior, the research shows. In a paper published in the July edition of Personality and Individual Differences, psychology graduate students Judith Easton, Jaime Confer and Cari Goetz, and David Buss, professor of psychology, found that women age 27-45 have a heightened sex drive in response to their dwindling fertility. Is the heightened sex... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737012 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3737012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733303&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-gentle-path-through-the-twelve-steps%2F A Recovery Book – Revised Edition. Pat Carnes offers us exercises, inventories, and guided reflections for those of us facing the daily challenges of attaining or maintaining an alcoholism or addiction-free lifestyle. This revised edition of A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps is a treasure chest, a rich and powerful resource for anyone working a twelve-step program. Carnes is a gifted teacher and leader in the addiction recovery field. Wendy Maltz, M.S.W., Sexual Healing Journey This unique, non-threatening workbook emphasizes common themes at the heart of all Twelve Step fellowships…an especially clear explanation of what "working the program" means. Claudia Black, Ph.D., It Will Happen to Me The revised A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps ge... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733303 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:42:00 +0100 3733303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730102&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-satisfaction-2-2%2F What is sexual satisfaction – sober? A new comer to recovery once asked me that question, ‘What is sexual satisfaction – sober?’ Well my response was very general, knowing that sober sexual satisfaction can be very different from being drunk. Individual Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes "good sex", experiencing sex and their own sexuality in unique ways. And while pleasure and orgasm can certainly play a big part in the equation, attaining an overall sense of sexual satisfaction in life can often require a lot more. Here’s how Canadian researchers MacNeil and Byers describe it: "Sexual satisfaction is not just physical pleasure, nor is it simply the absence of dissatisfaction or problems. Rather, sexual satisfaction involves the overall feeli... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730102 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:29:32 +0100 3730102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730104&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexuality%2F and sexual skills are an important part of life. For people in recovery from addiction, alcoholism and co-dependency learning new or recapturing sexual attractiveness and techniques is a prime part of sobriety. These books on various sexuality issues are a selection that can be utilised in your journey of recovery. Good sex, however, is where no one gets hurt. Transforming Sexuality Mom, sex is NO big deal! Sex, Orgasm, and the Mind of Clear Light Sexless in the City Sex, Ecology, Spirituality Sex and Real Estate Virgin Sex for Guys The Ten Minute Sexual Solution Handcuffs My Fantasies Mia’s Secret Everything You Never Wanted Your Kids to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid They&#8... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730104 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:14:57 +0100 3730104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730105&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-sexual-health%2F Women Say Sexual Health Issues Impact Multiple Aspects of Their Lives. Many women in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, compulsive gambling or co-dependency may identify with this survey. The women included were heterosexual, lesbian and/or bisexual. National Survey Shows 70% of Women Have Experienced a Sexual Health Issue A new survey released today shows 70 percent of women report having experienced a sexual health issue, of which 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned. The survey also found that many women claim they would be comfortable talking to a health care provider about a sexual health issue, but less than one-fifth (18%) actually visited their health care provider when they experienced one. The survey, commissioned by the US National Women’s Health Resource Center (... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730105 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:27:01 +0100 3730105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726785&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-and-healthy-relationships-in-recovery-2%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and your partner. Not only do you enjoy being together, but you can express your true self, and allow your partner to do the same. All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common. The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities. Safety: In a healthy relationship you feel safe. You don’t worry that your partner will harm you physically or emotionally, and you don’t feel inclined to use physical or emotional violence against your partner. You can try new things (such as taking a night class)... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726785 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:23:59 +0100 3726785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724576&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FKtLJ_FRsfMQ%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and your partner. Not only do you enjoy being together, but you can express your true self, and allow your partner to do the same. All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common. The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities. Safety: In a healthy relationship you feel safe. You don’t worry that your partner will harm you physically or emotionally, and you don’t feel inclined to use physical or emotional violence against your partner. You can try new things (such as taking a night class)... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724576 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:23:59 +0100 3724576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724580&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fyyu_gznVPCk%2F This article discusses the problem and where to seek help. At one time or another, almost every man experiences erectile dysfunction. Defined as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have satisfying intercourse. Erectile dysfunction has an impact on more than just a man’s self-esteem – it may also wreak havoc on a relationship. Some women buy into the myth that men are highly sexual and ready at any time. They may see their partner’s lack of an erection as a sign that he doesn’t love or desire her and she may blame herself for her partner’s lack of response. Embarrassment, anxiety and a lack of information about erectile dysfunction can contribute to this sexual problem. Past sexual practices, including masturbation, do not cause ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724580 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:08:00 +0100 3724580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724581&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F66NGdDH3dRI%2F My name is Mary and I’m a lesbian alcoholic in Alcoholics Anonymous I’m an alcoholic. I’m 27. I’m a woman. I’m a homosexual. I’ve been sober in the beautiful Fellowship of A.A. for 17 months and, for the first time in many years, find myself smiling, laughing, and really caring for other people. After ten years of alcoholic drinking, that life of horror, loneliness, and despair brought me to the doors of my first A.A. meeting. In the first few months of my sobriety, I tried to follow suggestions, went to many meetings, joined a group, and found a sponsor whose sobriety I respected. But during this time, I lived in fear — fear of my homosexuality being discovered, fear of being rejected by fellow A.A. members, fear of being left alone to cope with my ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724581 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:46:00 +0100 3724581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721967&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fim-a-lesbian-alcoholic-in-aa-2%2F My name is Mary and I’m a lesbian alcoholic in Alcoholics Anonymous I’m an alcoholic. I’m 27. I’m a woman. I’m a homosexual. I’ve been sober in the beautiful Fellowship of A.A. for 17 months and, for the first time in many years, find myself smiling, laughing, and really caring for other people. After ten years of alcoholic drinking, that life of horror, loneliness, and despair brought me to the doors of my first A.A. meeting. In the first few months of my sobriety, I tried to follow suggestions, went to many meetings, joined a group, and found a sponsor whose sobriety I respected. But during this time, I lived in fear — fear of my homosexuality being discovered, fear of being rejected by fellow A.A. members, fear of being left alone to cope with my ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721967 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:46:00 +0100 3721967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721969&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-when-your-over-50-2%2F Sexuality Challenges Related to Aging and Recovery from Alcoholism, Addiction or Co-dependency. While there are some age-related sexual changes in both men and women, the ability to have and enjoy sex usually continues into old age. Both the sexual experience and the intimacy it provides remain important. But there is no doubt that there are changes going on, starting right in midlife. While every person is different (for example, some women go through menopause in their 40s, while others don’t reach menopause until their late 50s), there are certain common physical changes that happen as men and women age. Understanding these changes will allow you to discuss them with your partner, to make changes that keep you sexually active, or to consult a doctor or health-care practitioner if yo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721969 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:23:14 +0100 3721969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714450&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fawakening-your-sexuality%2F – A Recovery Book With candor and compassion, Stephanie Covington reminds us that recovery is about living life fully and completely and sexual recovery is integral to the fullness of your life. With comprehensive scope and individual focus, she addresses the following questions: How is women’s sexuality shaped by a male-based society? How do dysfunctional families influence a woman’s sexuality? What did the sexual revolution do for women? How are women affected by alcohol, drugs, and AIDS? What is the connection between sexuality and spirituality? How can recovery groups address sexual issues? Most important, Awakening Your Sexuality gives women the tools to process their sexual histories, understand their sexual selves, and create the sexual lives they want. C... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714450 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:26:00 +0100 3714450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710540&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2Fnew-moms-invited-to-participate-in-study-on-postpartum-sexual-health The Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University Bloomington is conducting an online survey on postpartum sexual health. The study is designed to gather information on women’s sexual experiences and body image in the months after giving birth. The researchers are looking for women who are at least 18 years of age,  gave birth to their first child in the past year, and are willing to respond to questions about their attitudes and behaviors related to sexuality and information about their sexual health. For more information about the study, its confidentiality policies, a gift card drawing for participants, and to decide if you’d like to participate, visit the home page for the study survey. You can email debby@indiana.edu with any questions. (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710540 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:24:06 +0100 3710540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707007&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhy-do-women-have-sex%2F This study is very important to modern society. This is especially so since the sexual revolution opened peoples minds to a broader range of sexuality and sexual expression. The study; Historically, the reasons people have sex have been assumed to be few in number and simple in nature- to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several theoretical perspectives suggest that motives for engaging in sexual intercourse may be larger in number and psychologically complex in nature. Our first study used a procedure that identified 237 expressed reasons for having sex. Here are the top 50 reasons women have sex; I was attracted to the person I wanted to experience the physical pleasure It feels good I wanted to show my affection to the person I wanted to express my lov... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707007 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:04:01 +0100 3707007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695568&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffemale-cosmetic-genital-surgery-should-it-be-done%2F2010.06.24 I seem to be asked more often these days if I do vulva reduction surgery. I’ve even been asked if I “refresh” vaginas (in which I refer them to their gynecologist.) I’m happy it’s a extremely small part of my practice. I’m also happy to see that the current issue of Reproductive Health Matters is taking a close look at cosmetic surgery, especially female cosmetic genital surgery. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695568 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3695568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699712&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsmoking-and-erectile-dysfunction%2F Erectile Dysfunction Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk, according to a study by Tulane University researchers published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. A team of researchers led by Jiang He, Professor of Epidemiology at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, examined the association between cigarette smoking and erectile dysfunction in a 2000-2001 study in China involving 7,684 men. The researchers used questionnaires to assess the status of cigarette smoking and erectile dysfunction. Those surveyed were men between the ages of 35-74 who did not have artery disease. The team found that there was a higher link between the number of cigarettes that me... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699712 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:28:01 +0100 3699712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691117&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F5-friendship-themes-from-sex-and-the-city-2%2F Friends as Family. Members of 12 Step Fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-anon and Adult Children of Alcoholics will recognise these themes as being part and parcel of everyday life in recovery. These themes may also be familiar to one of the stars, Kirsten Davis, who is in recovery from alcoholism. An Indiana University press release says; Remember The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink? These films illustrate what Maresa Murray calls the "friends as family" concept. Today, television viewers see a myriad of shows with similar themes. Think Sex and the City, Entourage, Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle. "We are currently seeing some of the same themes from 20-25 years ago in families, relationships and media," says Murray. "One ex... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691117 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:06:00 +0100 3691117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690814&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2Fthe-sex-drug-chronicles-flibanserin-evidence-too-flimsy-for-fda-approval An FDA advisory panel last week unanimously recommended not to approve a new drug that purports to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women, which is defined as “low or no sexual interest to the point of distress in otherwise healthy people.” According to Julia Johnson, the panel’s chairwoman and head of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, the impact of the drug flibanserin (proposed trade name: Girosa), developed by the German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, was “not robust enough to justify the risks.” Indeed, this is the point many women’s health advocates have stressed all along. The flibanserin trials were considered a success by Boehringer, but the results seem l... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690814 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:29:05 +0100 3690814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672052&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-prevents-colds-and-flu-2%2F Sex Can Boost The Immune System It’s official: sex is good for you, at least in moderation. Psychologists in Pennsylvania have shown that people who have sex once or twice a week get a boost to their immune systems. Scientists can evaluate how robust our immune systems are by measuring levels of immunoglobulin found in saliva and mucous linings. "This is the first line of defence against colds and flu," says Carl Charnetski of Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre. Immunoglobulin binds to pathogens at all the points of entry to the body, then calls on the immune system to destroy them. To find out if sex can alter immunoglobulin levels, Charnetski and his colleague Frank Brennan asked 111 Wilkes undergraduates, aged 16 to 23, how frequently they’d had sex over the prev... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672052 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:51:00 +0100 3672052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656942&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdepression-video-2%2F A great video about depression from Face the Issue narrated by Kate Hudson. The following is an anonymous quote from a sufferer of depression. lately ive been feeling down, like i used to, ive had a heavy heart fora few weeks now, i cant sleep properly, and it all reminds me of when i had my issues, im afraid that they might be returning, that illl relapse and i wont recover this time, ive already relapsed back into my self harm once in the last month, i dont want to do so again, but if i am falling back into the abyss will i be able to crawl back out again, i know ive done it once, but can i do it again? do i have the strength? i just dont know at the moment       Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656942 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:30:00 +0100 3656942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656943&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fzen-and-a-cup-of-tea%2F Balanced life of Zen When ever I consider Steps 4 to 9 of the 12-Step program I know I am emptying my cup of memories from my drinking days. I know that when the cup is drained I can be my true self. And, that process of draining my cup goes on continuously. A Zen story explains; Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen. Nan-in served tea. He poured his visitor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring. The professor watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself. “It is overfull. No more will go in!” “Like this cup,” Nan-in said, “you are full of your own opinions and speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?” This may apply equally ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656943 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:54:01 +0100 3656943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656944&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhealthy-sexuality%2F Many areas of our life may need healing including our sexuality. One important part of our life is our sexuality. Our feelings and beliefs about our sexuality, our ability to nurture, cherish, and enjoy our sexuality, our ability to respect ourselves sexually, our ability to let go of sexual shame and confusion, may all be impaired or confused by our co-dependency. Our sexual energy may be blocked. Or for some of us, sex may be the only way we learned to connect with people. Our sexuality may not be connected to the rest of us; sex may not be connected to love – for others or ourselves. Some of us were sexually abused as children. Some of us may have gotten involved in sexual addictive behaviors – compulsive sexual behaviors that got out of control and produced shame. Some ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656944 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:54:00 +0100 3656944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648599&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fhow-do-you-heal-loneliness%2F If I had to name the most common complaint I hear among people with depression, it is that they are lonely. Just a little while back, I replied on a thread within Group Beyond Blue to a woman who started a thread called “Who Do I Turn To?” She wants so badly to connect with another woman — as the anchors in her life, her mother and friends, have either passed on or moved. So many of us are lonely. It is at the core of so many disorders and illnesses. Not just the imaginary ones made up in our psyches (or so many think), but heart disease and immunity functions and nervous system disorders. Many of our health issues in this country stem from loneliness. In his PsychCentral blog entry, “Loneliness Is Not a DSM-5 Disorder, But It Still Hurts,” Psychiatrist Ron Pi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648599 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:05:27 +0100 3648599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632438&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F3bcdGwkt8BQ%2F This article may help answer some of the questions you may have about orgasms and sexuality. Via: Medical Insurance See also Women’s Sexual Arousal Sex for Recovery after 40 Sexual Response and Aging Say Yes to Your Sexual Healing Sex for Grownups Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632438 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 11:15:57 +0100 3632438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632439&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxX9XQCLmJ0g%2F Some men in recovery may have anxiety about the size of their penis. As a result their general sexuality may suffer. While drinking, using drugs or gambling they may have discounted their feelings about their genitals. But in sobriety penis anxiety may become a concern. According to the latest research as far as women are concerned the size of a man’s penis is immaterial. Women are far more interested in a man’s sexuality, personality and looks than the size of his penis, but men nevertheless often become anxious about whether their penis is big enough. Penis anxiety apparently abounds in Britain where even when it was often found that men have a better body image, a better genital image and more sexual confidence if they have a large penis, women don’t necessarily feel t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632439 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:51:56 +0100 3632439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629874&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmens-genital-anxiety%2F Some men in recovery may have anxiety about the size of their penis. As a result their general sexuality may suffer. While drinking, using drugs or gambling they may have discounted their feelings about their genitals. But in sobriety penis anxiety may become a concern. According to the latest research as far as women are concerned the size of a man’s penis is immaterial. Women are far more interested in a man’s sexuality, personality and looks than the size of his penis, but men nevertheless often become anxious about whether their penis is big enough. Penis anxiety apparently abounds in Britain where even when it was often found that men have a better body image, a better genital image and more sexual confidence if they have a large penis, women don’t necessarily feel t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629874 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:51:56 +0100 3629874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632440&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FgyIFytA3Ees%2F Researchers propose a model of development whereby a person moves from voluntary dieting through a number of stages to reach a fully entrenched eating disorder. Stage 1: Normal, voluntary dieting behaviour. Unfortunately dieting behaviours have become the “norm”, with 47% of people in Australia having tried to lose weight in the past twelve months. 68% of fifteen year old girls are dieting at any one time, 8% of these are on a severe diet. While these diets are severe enough to be considered an eating disorder, they are unhealthy and result in rapid weight changes, disrupted metabolism, dehydration, low energy and lack of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Stage 1B: (in Bulimia Nervosa only). The hunger associated with dieting and restriction leads to severe and con... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632440 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:17:02 +0100 3632440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617885&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fearly-sexualization-cute-or-concerning.html These eight year old girls are great dancers. But the question is....does dressing and dancing like this make their performance cute or concerning.This video isCuteConcerningWeb Polls (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617885 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:45:00 +0100 3617885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612064&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FAMoaYRy-FdI%2F This is an excellent website for the gay, lesbian or bisexual recovering alcoholic. From their website; While alcoholism crosses all sexual orientations, gay and lesbian alcoholics in recovery often face unique challenges. Professional assistance may be sometimes tainted by the prejudices of those providing it, or at a minimum be limited by the caregivers’ lack of knowledge of those aspects of gay society that distinguish it from the larger straight community. These limitations may become more pronounced when one seeks assistance from mainstream sobriety self-help groups, where prejudices and lack of knowledge can be more glaring in lay men and women who, though sober, lack professional helping skills. For those living outside of metropolitan areas where there is a large gay and lesb... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612064 Sat, 29 May 2010 15:00:01 +0100 3612064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612067&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FsnhLJWVg7u0%2F Roles hide behind normal There are several roles that alcoholics/addicts and their partners adopt with each other. Some of these are; Controller – Person who cannot allow anyone to grow or be anything other than what they want them to be Dual Personality – Person who can change “hats” at the drop of a dime, between portraying a rational person and the other one irrational. It’s like living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Evil Person – or narcissist, Total disregard for human characteristics of anyone around them including abusing and destroying any hopes and dreams of those around them. This person has absolutely no conscience and uses whatever laws, Biblical references, and popular social theories to support whatever convoluted ideas that they have about the ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612067 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:36:32 +0100 3612067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607825&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Folder-aged-sex%2F Sex for older people in recovery can be just as satisfying as when younger. Indeed, as recovery progresses sexuality often improves. Sex remains an important part of life for many older people even as they develop more sexual and health problems as they age. Investigators conducted in-home interviews with 1,550 women and 1,455 men from July 2005 through March 2006 "Interestingly, this study suggests that sexual practices and behaviors are not very different in this age group than they are in studies of younger people," said Stacy Lindau M.D., reporting results of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project survey. Regardless of age, sexual activity is closely related to health. "At any age healthier people are more likely to report active sex lives," she said. F... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607825 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:01:00 +0100 3607825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603877&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fd_Vxo1wf28A%2F Sex for older people in recovery can be just as satisfying as when younger. Indeed, as recovery progresses sexuality often improves. Sex remains an important part of life for many older people even as they develop more sexual and health problems as they age. Investigators conducted in-home interviews with 1,550 women and 1,455 men from July 2005 through March 2006 "Interestingly, this study suggests that sexual practices and behaviors are not very different in this age group than they are in studies of younger people," said Stacy Lindau M.D., reporting results of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project survey. Regardless of age, sexual activity is closely related to health. "At any age healthier people are more likely to report active sex lives," she said. F... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603877 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:01:00 +0100 3603877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607827&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frewards-of-the-acoa-12-steps%2F ACOA works, it really works This is an extract of a post on an ACOA discussion group and is used with permission of the writer. You got me thinking..about how my life used to be before attending Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings versus today… I used to suffer depression but now with medication and therapy, I don’t I used to have rage attacks, but after working the 12 steps, I don’t I used to feel hopeless ad helpless but today I feel powerful and in control of my life I used to have NO relationship with my children but today they live 10 minutes from me and end every conversation with, I love you mom I used to have NO relationship with my grandchildren but today I am the BEST Nana I know of. I used to have a poor relationship with my hubby but today we are actually teaching ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607827 Tue, 25 May 2010 16:24:01 +0100 3607827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595548&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8564 There’s an old joke which goes something like this: Patient: Doctor, is it OK to have sex after my heart attack? Doctor: It’s OK but no undue excitement, so only with the wife. On a serious note, it is something which is probably under-discussed particularly in the Asian context where open talk about sex are relatively “taboo” and where both doctors and patients are rather reticent about discussing this issue. Nevertheless, it is an important topic, particular for patients recovering from a heart attack, and it is timely that our cardiologist blogger has posted about Sex after a heart attack. HOTM’s wise words: The lesson I learn is that sex is part of normal life and age is no barrier. Even following a heart attack, many still wish to have sex. However, becau... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595548 Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3595548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595902&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FTPZvpjATCjk%2F I know I became decidedly unsexy toward the end of my drinking. Towards the end of my drinking I was separated from my wife, I had become unemployable and the quality of my relationships, sexual and otherwise, was in decline. Living in a boarding house full of sexy people full of vitality I was isolated with low self-esteem and poor confidence. People would try to engage me in conversation and unless I had been drinking I could not return their interest or kindness. I would go to bars and needed to get a few drinks under my belt before I could relax enough to make an attempt at talking to others. Usually I would just sit at the bar and watch and envy others. Often I would get ‘normal’ with enough alcohol and then leave to seek companionship in another bar. I had become paranoid about p... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595902 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:18:00 +0100 3595902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588841&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsex-after-marriage-%25e2%2580%2593-how-often-do-you-do-it%2F photo: Thinkstock Here it is, married women: Your chance to see what’s really going on in everyone else’s bedrooms. You can finally find out how your sex life compares to other married women your age. Though we’re not totally sure what’s considered normal in the bedroom, check out the results of a survey of married women ages 18-49 on iVillage. When polled about how many times a month they had sex, the most popular response from married women was one to three times. 23% (the most popular answer) of participants said that their sex life was somewhat predictable, and for 26% of married women (also a popular response), it’s been a year or more since they tried something new between the sheets. However, when asked how often they were in the mood for sex, a hitche... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588841 Fri, 21 May 2010 20:03:09 +0100 3588841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589048&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FmUzaXYbgERY%2F Lowering voice may be means of signalling attraction, research finds It’s well known that alcoholics, addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholism and other co-dependents have problems interpreting facial cues in communication. Whilst relearning body language helps one can add voice tone monitoring to ones skills. Flirtation may seem largely visual – the preening, the coy eye contact – but voice plays a role, too. Lowering your voice may be a means of demonstrating attraction, says Susan Hughes, assistant professor of psychology at Albright College in Reading, Pa., in a study, "Vocal and Physiological Changes in Response to the Physical Attractiveness of Controversial Partners," to be published in the fall by the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior. "We found that both sexes used ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589048 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:58:32 +0100 3589048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585839&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-sound-of-seduction%2F Lowering voice may be means of signalling attraction, research finds It’s well known that alcoholics, addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholism and other co-dependents have problems interpreting facial cues in communication. Whilst relearning body language helps one can add voice tone monitoring to ones skills. Flirtation may seem largely visual – the preening, the coy eye contact – but voice plays a role, too. Lowering your voice may be a means of demonstrating attraction, says Susan Hughes, assistant professor of psychology at Albright College in Reading, Pa., in a study, "Vocal and Physiological Changes in Response to the Physical Attractiveness of Controversial Partners," to be published in the fall by the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior. "We found that both sexes used ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585839 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:58:32 +0100 3585839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581575&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fweird-sex-positions-the-couch-grind-from-womens-health%2F “The Best Sex Positions Ever” in Women’s Health magazine definitely piqued our interest, but we certainly didn’t expect to find Position Number 33: The Couch Grind. We like to think of ourselves as open-minded and adventurous when it comes to doing it, but there’s something that’s just not that sexy about humping your armchair. A few of the other interesting poses look like fun, but we intend to stay away from The Couch Grind for as long as possible. Though if we do resort to replacing men with furniture, we’ll certainly remember to keep it clean with a blanket between ourselves and our sofa, as shown below: We really hope we don't have to resort to "The Couch Grind," from Women's Health. Post from: BlissTree Weird Sex Positions: ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581575 Wed, 19 May 2010 17:47:29 +0100 3581575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577360&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fcoregasm-poll-can-you-really-climax-from-a-workout%2F The Coregasm Workout is one of the newest paths to climax, but let’s be honest: Not all of us can come on command, and we’re not sure a personal trainer can unlock pandora’s box. Orgasms are elusive for many women, and there are endless books, videos, tools, and theories about how to get sexual satisfaction. Beyond coregasm workouts, which supposedly make you actually climax at the gym, there are also tons of exercises designed to build confidence, stamina, and actual pelvic muscles to help you reach Cloud 9. (Check out our gallery of sexy workouts, from pole dancing to pelvic weights!) Unlike guys, us ladies are vastly different: One woman’s arousal is another woman’s dissatisfaction in bed. Yet we’re always wondering: What about other women? What&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577360 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:05:58 +0100 3577360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585843&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fstress-affects-recovery%2F Alcoholics should avoid excessive physical and emotional stress during early abstinence. Researchers have found that an important system (The HPA axis) of the body that regulates stress, hunger and illness is “stunned” during alcoholic drinking. The researchers tested alcoholics in early recovery (less than 12 months) and found that the HPA axis recovers after about 8 weeks. Any stress can trigger an abnormal response but moderate to extreme stress can be dangerous to abstinence and may trigger a relapse. Reference; May 2007 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Recovery Blogger’s comments; The most dangerous time for recovery from alcoholism is the first 3 months. Many do not stay sober in the first 3 months. Some alcoholics have been known to exercise to ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585843 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:01 +0100 3585843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577643&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FJfYh1N6igqM%2F Alcoholics should avoid excessive physical and emotional stress during early abstinence. Researchers have found that an important system (The HPA axis) of the body that regulates stress, hunger and illness is “stunned” during alcoholic drinking. The researchers tested alcoholics in early recovery (less than 12 months) and found that the HPA axis recovers after about 8 weeks. Any stress can trigger an abnormal response but moderate to extreme stress can be dangerous to abstinence and may trigger a relapse. Reference; May 2007 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Recovery Blogger’s comments; The most dangerous time for recovery from alcoholism is the first 3 months. Many do not stay sober in the first 3 months. Some alcoholics have been known to exercise to ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577643 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:01 +0100 3577643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585845&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fseven-steps-to-sexual-heaven%2F Sexual Heaven is waiting Sex relieves tension – love causes it. ~Woody Allen Many people coming into recovery find a need for reclaiming their sexuality and rebuilding sexual relations with a partner. This simple seven step plan may help. Does your love life have all the excitement of a wet noodle? Have you forgotten what it’s like to tingle when you kiss? Do you and your partner feel, at the end of the work day, like you’re just too tired to make love — or even cuddle? If so, then clear your mind of all the well-worn notions of what it takes to got yourself In the mood, as they say, and be prepared to follow these simple — yet specific — steps towards a more fulfilling and passionate sex life. That’s right — no classical music, no wine and r... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585845 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:32:53 +0100 3585845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573950&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FHNhnNA_7ER0%2F Sexual Heaven is waiting Sex relieves tension – love causes it. ~Woody Allen Many people coming into recovery find a need for reclaiming their sexuality and rebuilding sexual relations with a partner. This simple seven step plan may help. Does your love life have all the excitement of a wet noodle? Have you forgotten what it’s like to tingle when you kiss? Do you and your partner feel, at the end of the work day, like you’re just too tired to make love — or even cuddle? If so, then clear your mind of all the well-worn notions of what it takes to got yourself In the mood, as they say, and be prepared to follow these simple — yet specific — steps towards a more fulfilling and passionate sex life. That’s right — no classical music, no wine and r... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573950 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:32:53 +0100 3573950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567941&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F16%2Fface-it-6-steps-to-help-women-deal-with-aging%2F Mark Twain once wrote, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” I like that. But get real. In a culture preoccupied with youth and beauty, where there has been a 114 percent increase in the number of cosmetic surgeries performed since 1997? How do women escape the judgment conferred on them every time she opens a magazine, gets online, or turns on the tube? How does she silence the menacing messages she sends herself when a new gray hair is found, or her crow’s feet grow an inch longer? Very deliberately and carefully say Vivian Diller, Ph.D and Jill Muir-Sukenick, Ph.D, both professional models turned psychologists, in their new book, “Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change.” The authors propose a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567941 Sun, 16 May 2010 10:30:29 +0100 3567941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564205&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FdUyLbuGgV7E%2F This study is very important to modern society. This is especially so since the sexual revolution opened peoples minds to a broader range of sexuality and sexual expression. The study; Historically, the reasons people have sex have been assumed to be few in number and simple in nature- to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several theoretical perspectives suggest that motives for engaging in sexual intercourse may be larger in number and psychologically complex in nature. Our first study used a procedure that identified 237 expressed reasons for having sex. Here are the top 50 reasons men have sex; I was attracted to the person It feels good I wanted to experience the physical pleasure It’s fun I wanted to show my affection to the person I was sexually ar... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564205 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:54:26 +0100 3564205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560504&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FZICFbTsy1cs%2F Why do people have sex? It may seem obvious to you or me but researchers have found that people have sex for a wide range of psychological, social and self-centred reasons. Historically, the reasons people have sex have been assumed to be few in number and simple in nature- to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several perspectives suggest that motives for engaging in sexual intercourse may be larger in number and psychologically complex in nature. Our first study used a procedure that identified 237 expressed reasons for having sex, ranging from the mundane (e.g., ‘‘I wanted to experience physical pleasure’’) to the spiritual (e.g., ‘‘I wanted to get closer to God’’), from altruistic (e.g., ‘‘I wanted the person to feel good about himse... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560504 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:54:24 +0100 3560504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552555&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fzovtg41AgxU%2F These are the most popular articles on Recovery Is Sexy over the last 3 months. 10 Masturbation Myths 10 Reasons for Low Libido 12-Step Speaker Tape Links 5 Ways to Please Your Man In Bed A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps A Women’s Sexual Addiction About Recovery is Sexy Addictive Thinking, Stinking Thinking Alcohol & Sexuality Alcoholic Family Roles Bill and Lois’ Story on Video Codependent No More Lifeskills for Adult Children On-line Gaming Addiction Sensual Massage Sex Addicts and their Partners Sex for Men Over 50 Sexuality in Sobriety Sitemap Stinking Thinking The Role of AA Sponsors Types of 12 Step Meetings Which Sexual acts can Transmit HIV? Women’s Sexual Arousal Women’s Sexual Fantasies Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552555 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:27:00 +0100 3552555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549571&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F25-most-popular-articles%2F These are the most popular articles on Recovery Is Sexy over the last 3 months. 10 Masturbation Myths 10 Reasons for Low Libido 12-Step Speaker Tape Links 5 Ways to Please Your Man In Bed A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps A Women’s Sexual Addiction About Recovery is Sexy Addictive Thinking, Stinking Thinking Alcohol & Sexuality Alcoholic Family Roles Bill and Lois’ Story on Video Codependent No More Lifeskills for Adult Children On-line Gaming Addiction Sensual Massage Sex Addicts and their Partners Sex for Men Over 50 Sexuality in Sobriety Sitemap Stinking Thinking The Role of AA Sponsors Types of 12 Step Meetings Which Sexual acts can Transmit HIV? Women’s Sexual Arousal Women’s Sexual Fantasies Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549571 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:27:00 +0100 3549571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556380&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FdP0Rr9rrjwY%2F Self-forgiving is: Accepting yourself as a human who has faults and makes mistakes. Letting go of self anger for your past failures, errors, and mistakes. No longer needing penance, sorrow, and regret over a grievous, self-inflicted, personal offense. The act of self love after you have admitted your failure, mistake, or misdeed. The spiritual self healing of your heart by calming self rejection, quieting the sense of failure, and lightening the burden of guilt. The act of letting go of the need to work so hard to make up for your past offenses. Lack of self forgiveness can result in: A loss of love for yourself. Indifference toward yourself and your needs. An emotional vacuum in which little or no emotions are shown or shared. Chronic attacks or angry outbursts against self. Disrespe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556380 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:57:24 +0100 3556380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552557&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FYkACH2s0lS4%2F Bill Uren at Addiction Recovery Basics Has written a very nice review of Recovery Is Sexy and recommends it for people in recovery. Thank you Bill. In response I have looked at his site and download’s. Wonderful! Bill is in recovery himself and is a practicing alcohol and drug counselor. With his experiential knowledge he has combined academic learning to produce easy to read material that is harmonic with 12 Step recovery and useful. If you are in recovery I recommend you down load his ‘Addiction Recovery Help Guide’. It’s full of functional wisdom. Addiction Recovery Basics good site for recovery. Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552557 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:38:11 +0100 3552557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552562&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzCPU2OpSpMU%2F Mature sexuality Men in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in their 30s Men in their fifties are more satisfied with their sex lives than men in their thirties and forties, recording similar levels to 20-29 year-olds, according to a survey published in the February issue of BJU International. A team of experts from Norway and the USA surveyed 1,185 men aged between 20 and 79, asking them about various aspects of their sex life, including drive, erections and ejaculation. They found that although there was a strong relationship between a man’s advancing age and his declining sex drive and ability to have an erection and ejaculate, there wasn’t such a strong link between age and overall sexual satisfaction. The men who responded to the Norwegian postal questionnair... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552562 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:31:39 +0100 3552562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545631&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fporn-addiction-2%2F Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do you usually masturbate while viewing pornography? Has your job performance suffered as a result of porn use? Has your use of pornography caused problems with your spouse or romantic partner? Do you sometimes prefer masturbation with pornography over sex with your spouse or significant other? Do you ever wake up tired because of late-night use of pornography? Do you keep your porn use secret from others, sometimes lying to cover it up? Do you sometimes fantasize about pe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545631 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:18:47 +0100 3545631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542887&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FHo-jAvSRAjE%2F Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do you usually masturbate while viewing pornography? Has your job performance suffered as a result of porn use? Has your use of pornography caused problems with your spouse or romantic partner? Do you sometimes prefer masturbation with pornography over sex with your spouse or significant other? Do you ever wake up tired because of late-night use of pornography? Do you keep your porn use secret from others, sometimes lying to cover it up? Do you sometimes fantasize about pe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542887 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:18:47 +0100 3542887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542890&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F5t_yegZQXgU%2F Uniqueness: I value what is unique in me I value my own specialness and I dare to reveal it. Since the universe expresses itself through the differences in all of creation, I choose to acknowledge my own uniqueness. My inner self speaks through the nonconformity that I am. Today I applaud nonconformity and the differences within my life. I am free of the need to please others or to conform to what they are. When I am true to myself, I easily and lovingly express my own opinions and beliefs without fear of rejection. My self-worth is not on the line when I recognize the uniqueness in myself and others. I do not have to agree with everyone, and everyone does not have to agree with me. Belief in my differentness allows me to understand those who do not understand me. I praise my uniqueness an... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542890 Thu, 06 May 2010 16:41:01 +0100 3542890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533905&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F05%2Fsex-on-antidepressants%2F Awhile back a reader asked me if I’d cover the topic of intimacy complications with regard to antidepressants. Ah. Yeah. Every time I write about this controversial topic, I usually get hammered by the left, right, and center. This is obviously delicate ground, so let me tread lightly. In a recent Johns Hopkins Health Alert called “The Challenge of Antidepressant Medication and Intimacy,” I read this: While sexual dysfunction is a frequent symptom of depression itself (and successful treatment of depression may eliminate it), antidepressant medication can sometimes worsen or even cause sexual problems. In fact, sexual dysfunction is a potential side effect of all classes of antidepressants. Between 30% and 70% of people who take antidepressant medications experience sex... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533905 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:42:29 +0100 3533905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534110&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fa1YgF39hnI4%2F Shark patroling waiting to pounce Thirteenth Stepping occurs when a person in recovery makes sexual overtures to a vulnerable person, a newcomer or someone newly sober, sometimes under the guise of “sponsoring” or working with the newcomer. it violates the principle that we should help others without expectation of reciprocity or return favors, sexual or otherwise. it taints the apparent motives of other AA members who really desire nothing other than to help the newcomer get sober. it can give an entire group the undeserved reputation as a “meat market,” and it can deprive the newcomer of the feeling that there is at least one safe place to be. Thoughts Do we at the very least avoid 13th stepping ourselves? Do we help newcomers, especially those who are vulnerab... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534110 Tue, 04 May 2010 17:52:00 +0100 3534110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530036&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FpgB1jFiV8WQ%2F Enhance your sexuality Three Tips To Bring The Romance Back Into Your Relationships In recovery many people may need to look at just how they can get romance back into their relationships. Alcoholics, addicts and their codependents may have strained sexuality. Think about what happened when you first met. Are these some of the things you did – even without knowing it. These tips may work for heterosexual, gay, lesbian and bisexual couples. They may also work for new couples forming a new relationship. Here are three tips for using the Law of Attraction to breathe passion back into your romantic relationships: 1. Become a “praise-o-holic” After the honeymoon phase, most couples tend to notice every little thing that’s wrong with their partner. It’s mostly just a bad mental hab... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530036 Mon, 03 May 2010 17:32:01 +0100 3530036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519717&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLoYd54afo20%2F This study analyzed the sexual patterns and dynamics of 30 men who presented to one clinician between 2005 and 2009. Their important differences were captured by a 6-category spectrum: no sexual excess beyond breaking the spouse’s restrictive rules discovery of husband’s longstanding sexual secrets new discovery of the joys of commercial sex the bizarre or sexual perversion alternate concept of normal masculinity, and spiraling psychological deterioration.. Only the men with a spiraling psychological deterioration—about 25% of the sample with sexual issues—could reasonably be described as having a sexual addiction. This group experienced significant psychological failures before the onset of their deterioration. Another 25% were adequately defined with sexual perve... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519717 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:10:01 +0100 3519717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515643&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-sexual-addiction%2F This study analyzed the sexual patterns and dynamics of 30 men who presented to one clinician between 2005 and 2009. Their important differences were captured by a 6-category spectrum: no sexual excess beyond breaking the spouse’s restrictive rules discovery of husband’s longstanding sexual secrets new discovery of the joys of commercial sex the bizarre or sexual perversion alternate concept of normal masculinity, and spiraling psychological deterioration.. Only the men with a spiraling psychological deterioration—about 25% of the sample with sexual issues—could reasonably be described as having a sexual addiction. This group experienced significant psychological failures before the onset of their deterioration. Another 25% were adequately defined with sexual perve... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515643 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:10:01 +0100 3515643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519721&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FVDXYBlOzmsI%2F Reach in and find yourself “Tom, I’ve spent years and years looking for that ideal relationship. I searched for someone I could trust, and who would trust me. “I dreamed about this person who could love me no matter what, and who could share my deepest secrets. Someone I could admire and respect, and who would admire and respect me in return. “Well, Tom, I finally found that person.” “Wow!” said the sponsor. “Congratulations. Do I know this perfect person?” “Yes, it’s me.” The listener had to pause and take a breath, because his friend had made a very significant discovery…one that even your beloved author sometimes forgets: We’re our own best friends and faithful fans. Tattoo that on your forehead! More li... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519721 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:53:57 +0100 3519721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505139&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-abuse-alcoholism%2F The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ presentation and course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Assessments evaluated socio-demographic and psychiatric characteristics, addiction severity, and physical and/or sexual abuse histories. Upon entering treatment, 23% reported prior sexual abuse with or without physical abuse. Patients with a sexual abuse history had higher rates of psychological problems, stronger family histories of substance use disorders, and more impaired family relationships. At six months, there were no differences between patients with and without sexual abuse histories in their response to treatment, or their utilization of ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505139 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:00:56 +0100 3505139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502985&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FoX3gba1Jc5k%2F The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ presentation and course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Assessments evaluated socio-demographic and psychiatric characteristics, addiction severity, and physical and/or sexual abuse histories. Upon entering treatment, 23% reported prior sexual abuse with or without physical abuse. Patients with a sexual abuse history had higher rates of psychological problems, stronger family histories of substance use disorders, and more impaired family relationships. At six months, there were no differences between patients with and without sexual abuse histories in their response to treatment, or their utilization of ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502985 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:00:56 +0100 3502985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502987&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FyrXdSO4OxSE%2F Out of the Shadows – Third Edition A recovery book for sex addicts and their partners. We recommend Partrick Carne’s Out of the Shadows to every sex addict and codependent we treat.. This (book provides) a tremendously powerful experience, helping both sex addicts and codependents realize that they are not alone and not destined to eternally be at the mercy of the disease. Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Gregory Crow, Lonely All the Time “Out of the Shadows has become a guidebook for sufferers and counselors alike.” Roda Salter, Keene Sentinel Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502987 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3502987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501706&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-addicts-and-their-partners%2F Out of the Shadows – Third Edition A recovery book for sex addicts and their partners. We recommend Partrick Carne’s Out of the Shadows.. to every sex addict and codependent we treat.. This (book provides) a tremendously powerful experience, helping both sex addicts and codependents realize that they are not alone and not destined to eternally be at the mercy of the disease. Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Gregory Crow, Lonely All the Time "Out of the Shadows has become a guidebook for sufferers and counselors alike." Roda Salter, Keene Sentinel Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updat... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501706 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3501706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502991&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FgEoC8xlieX4%2F Sex Addicts Anonymous Attending SAA meetings starts us on a new way of life. But while the SAA fellowship supports our recovery, the actual work of recovery is described in the Twelve Steps. Meetings are forums for learning how to integrate the steps into our lives. Working the Twelve Steps leads to a spiritual transformation that results in sustainable relief from our addiction. “Our fellowship is open to women and men, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or occupation. We welcome members of any sexual identity or orientation, whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or transgender.” - Order today >> Sex Addicts Anonymous - Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502991 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:15:00 +0100 3502991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501709&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-addicts-anonymous-12-steps%2F Sex Addicts Anonymous Attending SAA meetings starts us on a new way of life. But while the SAA fellowship supports our recovery, the actual work of recovery is described in the Twelve Steps. Meetings are forums for learning how to integrate the steps into our lives. Working the Twelve Steps leads to a spiritual transformation that results in sustainable relief from our addiction. “Our fellowship is open to women and men, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or occupation. We welcome members of any sexual identity or orientation, whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or transgender.” - Order today >> Sex Addicts Anonymous - Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501709 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:15:00 +0100 3501709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490680&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F21%2Fthe-pocket-therapist-mental-health-to-go%2F Imagine a GPS navigational system that said something like this: “In approximately 30 minutes, you will run into your old boss, who will want to make you feel like a worthless pile of feces. Erect personal boundaries immediately…. I said, Get in your bubble, Woman … Are you listening? She’s approaching you on your left. Lock up all childhood tapes now (the ones that convinced you that were weak, ugly, and pathetic) and DO NOT, I said DO NOT play them for her. Remember, their messages are no longer valid. Proceed carefully. You will speak to her in approximately 3, no 2, no 1 second.” Me? I would like one of those. So I made one. In book form. You see, I am an obsessive-compulsive woman who has recorded, in her journals, 12 years of therapy sessions, 21 years ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490680 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:07:59 +0100 3490680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490882&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fget-me-out-of-here%2F A recovery book about Substance Abuse and Borderline Personality Disorder. “What the hell was that?” raged Rachel Reiland when she read the diagnosis written in her medical chart. As the 29-year old accountant, wife, and mother of young children would soon discover, it was the diagnosis that finally explained her explosive anger, manipulative behaviors, and self-destructive episodes- including bouts of anorexia, substance abuse, and sexual promiscuity. With astonishing honesty, Reiland’s memoir reveals what mental illness feels like and looks like from the inside, and how healing from such a devastating disease is possible through intensive therapy and the support of loved ones. - Order today >> Get Me Out of Here - Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490882 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:47:17 +0100 3490882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483128&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fpz_P9uhg7c4%2F A recovery book about Substance Abuse and Borderline Personality Disorder. “What the hell was that?” raged Rachel Reiland when she read the diagnosis written in her medical chart. As the 29-year old accountant, wife, and mother of young children would soon discover, it was the diagnosis that finally explained her explosive anger, manipulative behaviors, and self-destructive episodes- including bouts of anorexia, substance abuse, and sexual promiscuity. With astonishing honesty, Reiland’s memoir reveals what mental illness feels like and looks like from the inside, and how healing from such a devastating disease is possible through intensive therapy and the support of loved ones. - Order today >> Get Me Out of Here - Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483128 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:47:17 +0100 3483128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3480939&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzTMCp0nR5j4%2F This article may help men with such desires. Many men accept cross dressing as normal Every year, several hundred traditional husbands, fathers and businessmen come together for parties, seminars and workshops exploring the thorny issue of how to buy the right wig and hide a 5 o’clock shadow with the foundation and blush-on. Heterosexual married men from suburbia with families who cross dress? What’s going on? Apparently a much more common practice than most people would imagine. It’s estimated that at least 1% of the male population cross dresses. And even as we approach the 21st Century, the idea of a heterosexual man in heels is still more than a little threatening. And confusing even for the cross dressers themselves. As JoAnn Roberts, founder of Renaissance, a Delawa... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480939 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:47:44 +0100 3480939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479908&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcross-dressing-myths-and-facts%2F This article may help men with such desires. Many men accept cross dressing as normal Every year, several hundred traditional husbands, fathers and businessmen come together for parties, seminars and workshops exploring the thorny issue of how to buy the right wig and hide a 5 o’clock shadow with the foundation and blush-on. Heterosexual married men from suburbia with families who cross dress? What’s going on? Apparently a much more common practice than most people would imagine. It’s estimated that at least 1% of the male population cross dresses. And even as we approach the 21st Century, the idea of a heterosexual man in heels is still more than a little threatening. And confusing even for the cross dressers themselves. As JoAnn Roberts, founder of Renaissance, a Delawa... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479908 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:47:44 +0100 3479908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476087&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ftheres-no-shame-in-sex-therapy-2%2F This article may be a guide to seeking help. When Stephen Braveman suggested to his wife that they needed sex therapy, he did so with trepidation. He worried he’d "be seen as a pig who only wants sex." Even though he’s a practicing sex therapist himself, his marriage wasn’t immune from the intimacy challenges that face so many couples. In his case, says Braveman of Monterey, Calif., his upbringing during the "free love" 1960s in California put him at odds with his wife’s native German culture. "It’s just not in her personality to be verbally expressive in the bedroom," he says. Still, she agreed to join him in therapy, and the couple has "made progress." Sex, of course, isn’t purely physical. Intertwined between... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476087 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:41:10 +0100 3476087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460212&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F12%2Fare-more-girls-really-lesbian-or-bisexual%2F I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone the other week when I read the pseudo-scientific psychobabble that spewed forth from Psychology Today’s blog, “Sax on Sex.” In this particular entry, psychology and physician Leonard Sax posits that there’s a reason why so many girls are lesbian and bisexual nowadays: Psychologist John Buss estimates that for most of human history, perhaps 2% of women have been lesbian or bisexual (see note 1, below). Not any more. Recent surveys of teenage girls and young women find that roughly 15% of young females today self-identify as lesbian or bisexual, compared with about 5% of young males who identify as gay or bisexual Sax also thinks there’s a connection between the rise in young boys having ready and available access to pornog... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460212 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:50:24 +0100 3460212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472055&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FIhrKTqJ1wiM%2F Sex addiction affects men, women & families Codependents of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous http://www.coslaa.org 12 step support group for the recovery of family, friends, and significant others whose lives have been affected by their relationship with someone addicted to sex and love. COSLAA is a confidential recovery fellowship for members, age 18+, who have been affected by another’s sexually addictive behaviors, such as visits to strip clubs, obsessive use of pornography, internet sex, voyeurism, phone sex, or serial infidelity. Only requirement for membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern of co-dependency to someone who is sexually addicted. any relationship and sexual orientation included. Not open to sex and love addicts. Augustine Fellowship, Sex and Love ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472055 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:01:27 +0100 3472055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443987&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fdz3R0oC1PDE%2F This article from Readers Digest may be of help. You and your partner can rediscover intimacy and pleasure with these tips. Hormones may be primarily responsible for your sex drive, but nurturing your passion for your partner will work wonders for keeping desire burning strong. If your sex life has cooled of late, try these tips to help rekindle the flame. Topics included in this article are; Plan your encounters. Change your routine. Slow down and enjoy it more. Try different positions. Continue your lovemaking over several sessions. Savour the experience. Full story at Readers Digest See also; Sensual Massage A word about sex relations Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443987 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:21:44 +0100 3443987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454209&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdisease-risks-of-non-straight-sex%2F What are the risks of sexual activities other than penile-vaginal intercourse? In recovery from alcoholism, addiction and compulsive gambling many people begin to take more responsibility for their sexual behaviors. Many couples engage in mutual masturbation, oral sex and anal sex instead of penile-vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy and avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These activities reduce the risk of pregnancy, but most people don’t know that the risk of spreading an STI stays significantly high. Various infections may be spread through blood, saliva, semen, and feces. Different organisms have different risks of being spread, but the risk is always increased with open sores and abrasions, or other breaks in the skin, oral or vaginal lining. Few individual... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454209 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:33:00 +0100 3454209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441062&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FwLjV3Ekh-Jw%2F What are the risks of sexual activities other than penile-vaginal intercourse? In recovery from alcoholism, addiction and compulsive gambling many people begin to take more responsibility for their sexual behaviors. Many couples engage in mutual masturbation, oral sex and anal sex instead of penile-vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy and avoid catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These activities reduce the risk of pregnancy, but most people don’t know that the risk of spreading an STI stays significantly high. Various infections may be spread through blood, saliva, semen, and feces. Different organisms have different risks of being spread, but the risk is always increased with open sores and abrasions, or other breaks in the skin, oral or vaginal lining. Few individual... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441062 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:33:00 +0100 3441062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429453&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FpEmOeXJHYFw%2F The following are a series of statements from SRA members that describe their feelings and behaviors around their sexual addiction. Do these statements apply to you? Check “yes” or “no.” You can be honest here. I think about sex or romantic relationships most of the time. I often feel shame, regret or remorse after sexual fantasy or behavior. I want to stop masturbating but I can’t. I have difficulty staying monogamous in a relationship. I break promises to myself to stop my unwanted sexual behavior. My sexual behavior isolates me from my friends, family, etc. My obsession with pornography interferes with my real relationships. I obsessively sexualize people on the street. I put myself at risk of sexually- transmitted diseases. I’ve been afraid of my ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429453 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:04:15 +0100 3429453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433175&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-abuse-and-violence-complicate-female-recovery%2F Women seeking recovery from alcoholism/ addiction often must also overcome a history of sexual abuse as well as the challenges of raising children, poverty, lack of education and other obstacles, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Sexual abuse, domestic violence and depression can be both a cause and effect of alcohol and drug use among women, experts say. One study estimated that 70 percent of female addicts have a history of sexual abuse, compared to 12 percent of men, including incest and sexual trauma as children or teenagers. Moreover, female addicts/ alcoholics are "a good target for a predator," said T.K. Logan of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentucky. "They know that you are either not going to report it or you are not going to be... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433175 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:51:27 +0100 3433175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429455&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FbyZhThAf-Bw%2F Women seeking recovery from alcoholism/ addiction often must also overcome a history of sexual abuse as well as the challenges of raising children, poverty, lack of education and other obstacles, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. Sexual abuse, domestic violence and depression can be both a cause and effect of alcohol and drug use among women, experts say. One study estimated that 70 percent of female addicts have a history of sexual abuse, compared to 12 percent of men, including incest and sexual trauma as children or teenagers. Moreover, female addicts/ alcoholics are "a good target for a predator," said T.K. Logan of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentucky. "They know that you are either not going to report it or you are not going to be... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429455 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:51:27 +0100 3429455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429462&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FUfKs47QomLE%2F Coupleship: How to Build a Relationship Forming a happy, joy-filled partnership is one of the greater challenges. Through Coupleship, many can find greater understanding and tools to: Enhance a current marriage Make a decision about commitment Explore ways to find a partner Loving and being loved isn’t a skill, its a learned process sprinkled with a little magic. Explore, learn and understand. About the Author Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, is a nationally known consultant, educator and author. She was the founding chairperson of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. She is a family therapist who has conducted workshops around the world and has consulted with the military, school systems, business and industry, treatment centers and corporations. She is a past winner of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429462 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0100 3429462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425134&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhow-to-build-a-relationship%2F Coupleship: How to Build a Relationship Forming a happy, joy-filled partnership is one of the greater challenges. Through Coupleship, many can find greater understanding and tools to: Enhance a current marriage Make a decision about commitment Explore ways to find a partner Loving and being loved isn’t a skill, its a learned process sprinkled with a little magic. Explore, learn and understand. About the Author Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, is a nationally known consultant, educator and author. She was the founding chairperson of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. She is a family therapist who has conducted workshops around the world and has consulted with the military, school systems, business and industry, treatment centers and corporations. She is a past winner of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425134 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0100 3425134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412594&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FuRioCxDYzTI%2F Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling, co-dependency and Adult Child of Alcoholism may need new social and exercise strategies to assist on their recovery journey. Take 10 If dancing is a rare activity for you, one you take part in only at the occasional wedding reception (if then!), then it’s time to get in touch with your inner John Travolta or Olivia Newton-John. Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don’t have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance’s benefits. You can even pick dance as your main physical activity. Research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine sh... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412594 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:50:08 +0100 3412594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411294&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FpA0nfsoEWoI%2F Sex Addicts Anonymous “We found in each other what we could find nowhere else: people who knew the depth of our pain. Together we found hope and the care of a loving Higher Power. Our commitment is to help others recover from sexual addiction, just as we have been helped.” — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 2 As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. Through long and painful experience, we came to realize that we were powerless over our sexual thoughts and behaviors and that our preoccupation with sex was causing progressively severe adverse consequences for us, our families, and our friends. Despite many failed promises to ourselves and attempts to change, we discovered that we were unable to stop acting... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411294 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:11:23 +0100 3411294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404148&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fan-invitation-to-sexual-recovery%2F Sex Addicts Anonymous “We found in each other what we could find nowhere else: people who knew the depth of our pain. Together we found hope and the care of a loving Higher Power. Our commitment is to help others recover from sexual addiction, just as we have been helped.” — Sex Addicts Anonymous, p. 2 As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction. Through long and painful experience, we came to realize that we were powerless over our sexual thoughts and behaviors and that our preoccupation with sex was causing progressively severe adverse consequences for us, our families, and our friends. Despite many failed promises to ourselves and attempts to change, we discovered that we were unable to stop acting... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404148 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:11:23 +0100 3404148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395375&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FeHP5aqmpAgQ%2F Sex for Grownups – Great Sex After 50 Sex So Good That You Won’t Believe You Waited This Long to Enjoy It! Celebrity psychologist and sexpert Dr. Dorree Lynn has helped thousands of people over the last four decades achieve intimacy, vitality, and the best sex of their lives no matter what their age. In Sex for Grownups, Dr. Dorree delves deeply where other books only peek and proves that grownup sex, like fine wine, truly does get better with age. Whether you think sex is a bore or a chore, or you are suffering from performance anxiety, you’ll find personal stories and real questions as well as candid answers. Dr. Dorree offers solutions to a myriad of sex issues that are more common than you may know. Learn how to: Turn so-so sex into turn-on sex Reignite the passion i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395375 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:01:00 +0100 3395375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395377&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FnbVUbymk-gI%2F Alcoholism is a disease experienced by the family. Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a husband’s or wife’s drinking. Domestic violence typically erupts when one or both spouses have been drinking, and drinking makes domestic violence more dangerous. Families play a critical role in recovery from alcoholism. They can be instrumental in encouraging a family member with alcoholism to seek treatment. Strong family support also increases the chances for successful recovery. Alcoholism and Problem Drinking Pervasive in Family ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395377 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:13:17 +0100 3395377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390994&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-and-the-family-2%2F Alcoholism is a disease experienced by the family. Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a husband’s or wife’s drinking. Domestic violence typically erupts when one or both spouses have been drinking, and drinking makes domestic violence more dangerous. Families play a critical role in recovery from alcoholism. They can be instrumental in encouraging a family member with alcoholism to seek treatment. Strong family support also increases the chances for successful recovery. Alcoholism and Problem Drinking Pervasive in Family ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390994 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:13:17 +0100 3390994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390732&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007038.html Young male skateboarders take bigger risks and experience higher testosterone in the presence of attractive women. Los Angeles, CA (March 18. 2010) The presence of an attractive woman elevates testosterone levels and physical risk taking in young men, according to a recent study in the inaugural issue of Social Psychological and Personality Science (published by SAGE). Researchers asked young adult men to perform both easy and difficult tricks on skateboards, first in front of another male and then in front of a young, attractive female. The skateboarder's testosterone levels were measured after each trick. When skateboarders attempt tricks, they make a split-second decision about whether to abort the trick or try to land it, based on a mid-air evaluation of... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390732 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3390732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390998&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomens-libido%2F This article may help. Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. With greater awareness, knowledge and discussion about sexual health issues, more women are seeking advice for low libido from health practitioners. Low libido is a very sensitive issue and often occurs because of stress, substance use or abuse, tiredness, relationship difficulties, or depression. It can also be caused by a variety of medications used to treat unrelated conditions. Rest, relaxation, recreation and exercise – like walking, playing a sport, yoga, dancing or gardening – can all have positive effects on libido, as well as on health, bo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390998 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:59 +0100 3390998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3387059&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FJ1ReS7xU2hs%2F This article may help. Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. With greater awareness, knowledge and discussion about sexual health issues, more women are seeking advice for low libido from health practitioners. Low libido is a very sensitive issue and often occurs because of stress, substance use or abuse, tiredness, relationship difficulties, or depression. It can also be caused by a variety of medications used to treat unrelated conditions. Rest, relaxation, recreation and exercise – like walking, playing a sport, yoga, dancing or gardening – can all have positive effects on libido, as well as on health, bo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3387059 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:02:59 +0100 3387059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383092&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FTFdq1gci4Qk%2F This article may help identify the problem. Sex is supposed to be enjoyable, but for countless women suffering from vulvodynia, that’s not the case. Characterized by; pain or discomfort with sexual intercourse, rawness, stinging, itching and burning in the vagina or vulva, vulvodynia is a common condition, but it is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. “The symptoms of vulvodynia mimic those of other, common vulvovaginal infections,” explains Christin Veasley, associate executive director of the National Vulvodynia Association in Silver Spring, Md. “Women are routinely and incorrectly told that they have a yeast or bacterial infection over and over again.” Vulvodynia is more prevalent than most health practitioners realize. Roughly 16% of women between the ages of 18-64 have expe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383092 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:47:44 +0100 3383092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383096&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FqnjEx9geuMk%2F To thine own self be true, Shakespeare For better romantic and sexual relationships, be true to yourself People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction or codependency will know the state of being separated from their ‘real’ selves. Its as if there are two people acting for you – your true self and a stranger. A feeling that probably extended the dysfunctional behaviour. Be true to yourself, and better romantic relationships will follow, research suggests, thus improving sexuality. A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with their beliefs, and interact honestly and truthfully with others. In other words, the ability to follow the words of William Shakespeare: “to thine... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383096 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:14 +0100 3383096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378738&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fromance-and-to-thine-own-self-be-true%2F To thine own self be true, Shakespeare For better romantic and sexual relationships, be true to yourself People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction or codependency will know the state of being separated from their ‘real’ selves. Its as if there are two people acting for you – your true self and a stranger. A feeling that probably extended the dysfunctional behaviour. Be true to yourself, and better romantic relationships will follow, research suggests, thus improving sexuality. A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with their beliefs, and interact honestly and truthfully with others. In other words, the ability to follow the words of William Shakespeare: “to thine... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378738 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:35:14 +0100 3378738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378739&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fi-am-responsible-for%2F I am responsible for steering my own ship There is always a lot of talk about personal rights but every ‘right’ has a corresponding ‘responsibility. This list may help educate people in 12 Step fellowships to determine appropriate attitudes to responsibilities. I am responsible for myself. I am responsible for leading or not living my life. I am responsible for tending to my spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial well-being. I am responsible for identifying and meeting my needs. I am responsible for solving my problems or learning to live with those I cannot solve. I am responsible for my choices. I am responsible for what I give and receive. I am responsible for setting and achieving my goals. I am responsible for how much I enjoy life. I am responsible for how much pleasure... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378739 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:05:11 +0100 3378739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374390&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-g-spot-male-and-female%2F People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and codependency are in the process of discovering and rediscovering their sexuality. Sensuality and stimulation become important for, perhaps, dormant sexual responses. The G-spot is one of the high spots of many a love-making experience. It was discovered in 1950 but unlike most newly-discovered areas, this one wasn’t found by your typical beardy explorer with gangrene and frostbite. It was discovered by Gynaecologist Ernst Grafenberg. He found a highly erogenous zone inside the vagina that gets bigger when directly stimulated. This discovery caused quite a sensation, as you can imagine, but his revelation has been doubted for quite some time. The male G-spot is the prostate gland (more of that later) but the female one is still under d... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374390 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:40:00 +0100 3374390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370688&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxE605fDYLwo%2F People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and codependency are in the process of discovering and rediscovering their sexuality. Sensuality and stimulation become important for, perhaps, dormant sexual responses. The G-spot is one of the high spots of many a love-making experience. It was discovered in 1950 but unlike most newly-discovered areas, this one wasn’t found by your typical beardy explorer with gangrene and frostbite. It was discovered by Gynaecologist Ernst Grafenberg. He found a highly erogenous zone inside the vagina that gets bigger when directly stimulated. This discovery caused quite a sensation, as you can imagine, but his revelation has been doubted for quite some time. The male G-spot is the prostate gland (more of that later) but the female one is still under d... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370688 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:40:00 +0100 3370688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366437&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FfEgrD3bNONY%2F A study conducted by researchers at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (UK) has indicated that eating small amounts of chocolate every day can help to reduce the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). People who took part in the study earlier this year reported feeling significantly less fatigue after eating 45g of specially formulated dark chocolate each day for eight weeks. They also reported feeling more fatigue when they stopped eating the dark chocolate and were receiving a placebo instead. CFS has long been a condition which has challenged the NHS as its causes are still not fully understood. Diagnosing the condition is difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other illnesses and, since there is currently no known cure, treatment concentrates mainly on managing ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366437 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:34:22 +0100 3366437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363824&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F9woPO90eBhY%2F Addicted people often feel handcuffed Problems in controlling sexual behavior usually reveal themselves in four distinct stages: Preoccupation: The person continually fantasizes about sexual prospects or situations. Constant sexual focus results in a high level of arousal which can trigger an episode of sexual “acting-out.” Ritualization: A preferred sexual activity or situation is often stereotyped and repetitive, and may include a wide variety of activities intended to keep arousal at a high pitch, rather than being aimed at sexual release. Compulsion: The person continues to engage in sexual activity despite negative consequences and a sincere desire to stop. A sex addict can feel as powerless as an alcoholic or drug addict over his or her addiction. Despair: Sex addicts exp... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363824 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:26:00 +0100 3363824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362582&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FGpSeaOfXWvs%2F Demi Moore This is a wonderful video about Self Injury from Face The Issue narrated by Demi Moore. The following is a quote from a self injurer who trying to find freedom from their addiction. I really sorta want to start cutting again. the urges have come back… i mean, i dont particularly enjoy passing out or being that weir lightheaded feeling, and lord knows i dont need more scars, but lately ive just really wanted to start cutting again, and since i have refained from cutting i end up hurting myself in other ways, like almost breaking bones, or when i have them, losing myself in an opiate fog and taking half a bottle of pills. really, whats worse? the drug or the cuts? the cuts will heal in a week but the drugs just get worse and worse, and that lovely black pit is just becoming ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362582 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:41 +0100 3362582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359224&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fl-am3Zq7Z3E%2F What are some questions to ask in choosing an alcohol and drug treatment program? The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends asking the following questions when selecting a treatment program: Does the program accept your insurance? If not, will they work with you on a payment plan or find other means of support for you? Is the program run by state-accredited, licensed and/or trained professionals? Is the facility clean, organized and well-run? Does the program encompass the full range of needs of the individual (medical: including infectious diseases; psychological: including co-occurring mental illness; social; vocational; legal; etc.)? Does the treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disabilities as well as provide age, gender... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359224 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:14:32 +0100 3359224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359227&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FMu5fHKQ4Huo%2F This article may help. Seek professional advice if unsure. Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. With greater awareness, knowledge and discussion about sexual health issues, more women are seeking advice for low libido from health practitioners. Low libido is a very sensitive issue and often occurs because of stress, substance use or abuse, tiredness, relationship difficulties, or depression. It can also be caused by a variety of medications used to treat unrelated conditions. Rest, relaxation, recreation and exercise – like walking, playing a sport, yoga, dancing or gardening – can all have positive effects... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359227 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:21:00 +0100 3359227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354292&cid=t_371560_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2Fscarleteen-founder-conducting-survey-on-casual-sex Heather Corinna, founder and editor of Scarleteen and author of S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-to-Know-Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and College, is doing a large study on multigenerational experiences with and attitudes about casual sex. The data will ideally be used for publication, but answers are completely anonymous and will only be used anonymously. In contrast to a lot of the hype and stereotypes about “hooking up,” Corinna is looking for what’s real, both in sexual attitudes and experiences among a diverse array of ages, genders and sexual identities, races and sexual ideologies/constructions. The only requirements for participating in this study are being over the age of 16, and having had some kind of sexual partnership before, even if non... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354292 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:36:24 +0100 3354292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354586&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8mNubGYqGzY%2F Women in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and co-dependency often may need new skills in the bedroom. These 5 tips may help. Want to give your man a thrilling experience like never before? Here are 5 really simple ways to make your lovemaking hotter, steamier and more passionate, starting tonight! This is a sampler the full story is at the Ask Dan and Jennifer site. 1. The best position for his enjoyment Practically every animal species utilizes the rear-entry “doggy-style” position, so it is a natural one for humans to enjoy, as well. While you won’t have face-to-face contact, there are many benefits. It’s great for guys because it gives them full control. 2. Find your man’s “hidden” zones Yes, men love to be touched sensually too. I call these “hidden” zones because ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354586 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:11:29 +0100 3354586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350584&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fig6BoZVODJg%2F This study is very important to modern society. This is especially so since the sexual revolution opened peoples minds to a broader range of sexuality and sexual expression. Historically, the reasons people have sex have been assumed to be few in number and simple in nature– to reproduce, to experience pleasure, or to relieve sexual tension. Several theoretical perspectives suggest that motives for engaging in sexual intercourse may be larger in number and psychologically complex in nature. The survey included heterosexual and gay men. Here are the top reasons men have sex; I was attracted to the person It feels good I wanted to experience the physical pleasure It’s fun I wanted to show my affection to the person I was sexually aroused and wanted the release I was ‘‘horny’’ ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350584 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:06 +0100 3350584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350585&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzLuoRegjwVg%2F Sex addiction: not just for men Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,” confesses Valerie, 35, a human-resources manager in the City. “It became a challenge, a game, regardless of whether he was married or with someone. The lowest point came when I tried to seduce my best friend’s fiancé. I couldn’t bear the fact that, when they were together, he wouldn’t so much as look at me. It was an itch I had to scratch.” “Sex addict” is the last phrase that would come to mind if you met the demure and sober-suited Valerie. Yet she is in 12-step fellowship for that very issue. “Everyone used to tell me how lucky I was, as I could get any man I wanted. I’m quite a competitive person and it was important for me to know tha... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350585 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:36 +0100 3350585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350588&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FtsXUPQhJGc4%2F Sexual compulsion may seem like a life locked in battle with self Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a 12 Step Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. These are the characteristics most of us seem to have in common: As adolescents, we used fantasy and compulsive masturbation to avoid feelings, and continued this tendency into our adult lives with compulsive sex. Compulsive sex became a drug, which we used to escape from feelings such as anxiety, loneliness, anger and self-hatred, as well as joy. We tended to become immobilized by romantic obsessions. We became addicted to the search for sex and love; as a result, we neglected our lives. We sought obli... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350588 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:00 +0100 3350588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350589&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FOPq8rP7kjJE%2F A Woman’s Guide to Recovery How Free Do You Want to Be? Recovery Transforms Lives If you are a woman who has found the courage to start down the road of recovery, know that you are never alone. Others have walked before you and have experienced recovery’s promises of radical change. This book, written by the director of the Hazelden Women’s Recovery Center, explains how you, too, can live a life “beyond your wildest dreams.” Its pages are filled with expert advice, caring support, and personal stories of women who have found their way out of the mess of addiction. Here you’ll read about • the basics of addiction, the principles of the Twelve Step Fellowship program, and how to get started in recovery • how addiction and recovery are differe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350589 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:11:34 +0100 3350589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346412&cid=t_371560_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fsexualisation-of-young-people-review%2F Title: Sexualisation of Young People Review Skinny: Home Office report on the sexualisation of young people looing at how sexualised images and messages may be affecting the development of children and young people and influencing cultural norms, and examines the evidence for a link between sexualisation and violence. Reccomendations include: launching an online ‘one-stop-shop’ to allow the public to voice their concerns regarding irresponsible marketing which sexualises children encouraging the government to support the Advertising Standards Agency to take steps to extend existing regulatory standards to include commercial websites requiring broadcasters to ensure music videos featuring sexual posing or sexually suggestive lyrics are only broadcast after the watershed ensuring games ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346412 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:09:49 +0100 3346412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346730&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FS_LcaYaaIxg%2F People in recovery may experience a sudden drop in their libido. If your erotic life has gone from an all-out sexfest to a G-rated event, you are not alone. While chronic aversion to sex is a serious issue for both men and women, an occasional drop in your sex drive is perfectly normal. According to a 1994 University of Chicago National Health and Social Life Survey, lack of interest in sex was the number one complaint of sexually active people of all ages. The reasons for a lowered sex drive can vary from person to person. But the following will help you sort out the sources that might be taking the X out of your sex. Stress The work on your desk keeps piling up and your latest dot-com investment just took a nosedive. When stressful events take over, they suck the sexual energy right o... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346730 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:55:48 +0100 3346730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346732&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FFOcpFsHiN8k%2F , formerly Prostitutes Anonymous, is a 12 Step Fellowship of men and women who have a desire to leave commercial sex work, and it’s aftermath, behind. Commercial sex work includes prostitution, escorting, pimping, madaming, pornography, stripping, phone sex, adult cam work, or any other arena where you exchanged sex or a sexual activity for money, services or goods (whether a legal activity or not). We are a worldwide, free, out-patient, anonymous program open to anyone regardless of their age, race, gender, sex, sexual identity, religion, HIV status, or location that has a desire to leave the sex industry. Sex Workers Anonymous does not feel the problem is with the sex industry in and of itself.  We are a fellowship of people who have a desire to leave the sex industry – peri... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346732 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:17:49 +0100 3346732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346733&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FFQaSVgL25e8%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and your partner. Not only do you enjoy being together, but you can express your true self, and allow your partner to do the same. All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common. The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities. Safety: In a healthy relationship you feel safe. You don’t worry that your partner will harm you physically or emotionally, and you don’t feel inclined to use physical or emotional violence against your partner. You can try new things (such as taking a night class) or c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346733 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:56:44 +0100 3346733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342899&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-and-healthy-relationships%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and your partner. Not only do you enjoy being together, but you can express your true self, and allow your partner to do the same. All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common. The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities. Safety: In a healthy relationship you feel safe. You don’t worry that your partner will harm you physically or emotionally, and you don’t feel inclined to use physical or emotional violence against your partner. You can try new things (such as taking a night class) or c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342899 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:56:44 +0100 3342899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339808&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FnRw09tNZoIU%2F Let go as they fall “To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means ’I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, its the realization I can’t control another human. To let go is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, Which means the outcome is not in my hands. To let go is not to try to change or blame another, it’s to make the most of myself To let go is not to care for, but to care about. To let go is not to fix, but to be supportive. To let go is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being. To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect their own destinies. To let go is not to be protective, it’s to permit another to face reali... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339808 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:45:51 +0100 3339808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416280&cid=t_371560_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdementia-agitation-treatment.html Now one of the biggest stressors for family members is what do you do if your loved one with Alzheimer's is agitated and lashing out, or agitated and wandering off at night. What if they are moving about and wandering and confused? Are they more likely to fall and get hurt? Sometimes. This is typically a problem in the later stages of Alzheimer's and not all people in the later stages of Alzheimer's get agitated. Some do, they may even get violent. Remember this is the disease and not your loved one. Yes it is true that there are people who have a history of violence and anger and agitation well before they develop Alzheimer's. Think of the violent or antisocial or sociopath. In my world as a psychiatrist those problems are all too common, but for the sake of those reading this blog, viole... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimer's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416280 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:44:00 +0100 3416280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339817&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLuH3MnFv-wY%2F “As we walked back through the hall, I, for the first time in my life, said to another human being, ‘I’m having trouble with my drinking too.’ She took me by the hand and introduced me to the woman that I’m very proud to call my sponsor. This woman and her husband are both in A.A., and she said to me, ‘Oh, but you’re not the alcoholic; it’s your husband.’ I said, ‘Yes.’ She said, ‘How long have you been married?’ I said, ‘Twenty-seven years.’ She said “Twenty-seven years to an alcoholic! How did you ever stand it?’ I thought, now here’s a nice sympathetic soul! This is for me. I said, “Well, I stood it to keep the home together, and for the children’s sake.’ She said, ‘Yes, I know. Y... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339817 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3339817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339815&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FBB2yM86zcwI%2F 6 beers 2 glasses of wine 2 bottles of wine – shared of course Too many Margaritas 3 Kamikazes 7 rum & cokes 1 large purple haze 3 martinis 1 bottle of Tequila NB; To our knowledge, none of these animals actually drank alcohol. (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339815 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3339815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339814&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fzn6gI3cct8w%2F Accepted norms of sexual behavior and attitudes vary greatly within and among different cultures. Generally, what is normal and abnormal cannot be defined readily. However, when sexual behavior or difficulties bother a person or their partner or cause harm, treatment is warranted. Societal attitudes about sexuality also change with time, as has occurred with the following: Masturbation: Once widely regarded as a perversion and a cause of mental disorders, masturbation is now recognized as a normal sexual activity throughout life. It is considered abnormal only when it inhibits partner-oriented behavior, is done in public, or is sufficiently compulsive to cause distress. About 97% of males and 80% of females masturbate. Although masturbation is harmless, guilt created by the disapproval and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339814 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3339814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335576&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Foh-i-knew-youd-make-it%2F “As we walked back through the hall, I, for the first time in my life, said to another human being, ‘I’m having trouble with my drinking too.’ She took me by the hand and introduced me to the woman that I’m very proud to call my sponsor. This woman and her husband are both in A.A., and she said to me, ‘Oh, but you’re not the alcoholic; it’s your husband.’ I said, ‘Yes.’ She said, ‘How long have you been married?’ I said, ‘Twenty-seven years.’ She said “Twenty-seven years to an alcoholic! How did you ever stand it?’ I thought, now here’s a nice sympathetic soul! This is for me. I said, “Well, I stood it to keep the home together, and for the children’s sake.’ She said, ‘Yes, I know. Y... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335576 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3335576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335575&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-drinking-may-do-for-you%2F 6 beers 2 glasses of wine 2 bottles of wine – shared of course Too many Margaritas 3 Kamikazes 7 rum & cokes 1 large purple haze 3 martinis 1 bottle of Tequila NB; To our knowledge, none of these animals actually drank alcohol. (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335575 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3335575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335574&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-behavior-and-attitudes%2F Accepted norms of sexual behavior and attitudes vary greatly within and among different cultures. Generally, what is normal and abnormal cannot be defined readily. However, when sexual behavior or difficulties bother a person or their partner or cause harm, treatment is warranted. Societal attitudes about sexuality also change with time, as has occurred with the following: Masturbation: Once widely regarded as a perversion and a cause of mental disorders, masturbation is now recognized as a normal sexual activity throughout life. It is considered abnormal only when it inhibits partner-oriented behavior, is done in public, or is sufficiently compulsive to cause distress. About 97% of males and 80% of females masturbate. Although masturbation is harmless, guilt created by the disapproval and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335574 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:29:37 +0100 3335574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322635&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLjw9mQkD8BE%2F Crate of Porn Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz from Sex Addicts Anonymous for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. These apply equally to heterosexual, gay and lesbian people. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do you usually masturbate while viewing pornography? Has your job performance suffered as a result of porn use? Has your use of pornography caused problems with your spouse or romantic partner? Do you sometimes prefer masturbation with pornography over sex with your spouse or significant other? Do you ever wake up tired because of late-night use of pornography? Do you keep your por... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322635 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:56:00 +0100 3322635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327306&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhepatitis-c-does-sexual-transmission-occur%2F Jaundice Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position. Some people, unable to identify any other risk factors, believe they may have contracted hep C sexually. Additionally, some research suggests that a small percentage of people do contract hep C through sexual contact. Thus, transmission of hep C during sex is seen as possible but is believed to be rare. General transmission of HCV Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, ie. when the blood of someone with the virus enters the bloodstream of someone else. This can occur through: sharing needles or syringes or any other drug injecting equi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327306 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:54:39 +0100 3327306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316123&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F28%2F7-ways-to-beat-depression-after-a-divorce%2F Divorce is the second most stressful life event, preceded only by the death of a spouse. And what is stress capable of? Expediting a severe bout of depression and anxiety to your limbic system (the brain’s emotional center) if you’re not careful. Acute and chronic stress, especially, undermine both emotional and physical health. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior suggests that divorced or widowed people have 20 percent more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer than married people. Another study in Psychological Science claimed that a person’s happiness level drops as she approaches divorce, although there is rebounding over time if the person works at it. That’s what these 12 tips are: sugges... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316123 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:01:09 +0100 3316123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316252&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FTdseqBHs2C8%2F MP3 recovery tracks for lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous at XA Speaker site. Click on the link to go to a description of the track. Or see link at bottom for XA Speaker home page. barry-l-gaylesbconv8532.mp3 David-c-wearefamily2002.mp3 Christopher-s-soberandfree2002.mp3 brain-m-soberandfree2002.mp3 blanche-b-texasroundup1987.mp3 roz-b-rcr98.mp3 paige-f-rcr98.mp3 mary-r-rcr1999.mp3 fr-leo-b-rcr95.mp3 sue-c-soberandfree2002.mp3 grady-o-livingsober1997.mp3 edie-c-livingsober1990.mp3 francis-c-livingsober1993.mp3 michael-b-liveandletlive1991.mp3 XA Speaker Recovery tapes at; XA Speakers See also Effects of alcohol on women Gay & Lesbian Recovery Say Yes to Your Sexual Healing A Woman’s Guide to Recovery Recovery MP3 tracks for all 12-Step Fellowships Related Reading: (Source: Re... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316252 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:10:41 +0100 3316252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316254&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FC7uuQ3epYOc%2F Liz Scott Sober Cooking All About Mocktails: Drinks for Sober Celebrations There was a time when nondrinkers had very few choices when it came to specialty drinks. Shirley Temples and Virgin Marys were the typical options – otherwise a club soda or cola was the usual request for kids and abstaining adults alike. But times have certainly changed! Bartender extraordinaire Tony Abou-Ganim of Las Vegas designed a special “mocktail” for Paris Hilton’s birthday party, and alcohol-free pomegranate spritzers were served on an episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. With more and more folks abstaining from the hard stuff, hosts need to offer mocktails as well as soft drinks when they entertain if they hope to throw a memorable party for their alcohol-shunning guests. So, what... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316254 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:49:54 +0100 3316254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314799&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FxVFPl8RLECI%2F “Seeking sexual satisfaction is a basic desire, and masturbation is often our first teenage natural sexual activity. It’s the way we discover our eroticism, the way we learn to respond sexually, the way we learn to love ourselves and to build self-esteem.” -Betty Dodson, renowned artist, author and sex educator And, said Woody Allen, “it’s having sex with the one you love.” Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, ACOA or codependency may not be in a sexually active relationship. Relations may need to be rekindled or new relationships may be needed. Additionally, many people may not want to endanger their new found sobriety by being involved in an emotionally charged relationship. Masturbation is normal and common Masturbation is one of the mo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314799 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:10:20 +0100 3314799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314800&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F7H9UZUmD1mQ%2F Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life as they grow older. But, with aging, there may be changes that can cause problems. This can be more critical for people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, ACOA, gambling or sex addiction. What Are Normal Changes? Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These changes sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. A woman may notice changes in her vagina. As a woman ages, her vagina can shorten and narrow. Her vaginal walls can become thinner and also a little stiffer. Most women will have less vaginal lubrication. These changes could affect sexual function and/or pleasure. Talk with your doctor about these proble... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314800 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:45:00 +0100 3314800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311939&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexuality-in-later-life%2F Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life as they grow older. But, with aging, there may be changes that can cause problems. This can be more critical for people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, co-dependency, ACOA, gambling or sex addiction. What Are Normal Changes? Normal aging brings physical changes in both men and women. These changes sometimes affect the ability to have and enjoy sex. A woman may notice changes in her vagina. As a woman ages, her vagina can shorten and narrow. Her vaginal walls can become thinner and also a little stiffer. Most women will have less vaginal lubrication. These changes could affect sexual function and/or pleasure. Talk with your doctor about these proble... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311939 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:45:00 +0100 3311939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311942&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-glue%2F Love, Sex & Intimacy in Recovery from alcoholism or addiction. Sex in recovery can be the trickiest problem of all. So true for heterosexuals, gays and lesbians. Why? Because there’s so much room for things to go wrong. And feelings get so distorted when they do. Take sexual dysfunction. After cleaning up from chemicals, many dependent persons — particularly men — find that they’re unable to function sexually. Impotence can be frustrating — for both partners. It can trigger a flood of self-loathing in a man and a current of tension and self-doubt in a woman. If it happens to you, don’t panic or take it personally. Impotence usually isn’t a major crisis. Time, understanding, and simple communication almost always make it better. That’s bec... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311942 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:06:41 +0100 3311942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307097&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FPA-ATijwf40%2F Love, Sex & Intimacy in Recovery from alcoholism or addiction. Sex in recovery can be the trickiest problem of all. So true for heterosexuals, gays and lesbians. Why? Because there’s so much room for things to go wrong. And feelings get so distorted when they do. Take sexual dysfunction. After cleaning up from chemicals, many dependent persons — particularly men — find that they’re unable to function sexually. Impotence can be frustrating — for both partners. It can trigger a flood of self-loathing in a man and a current of tension and self-doubt in a woman. If it happens to you, don’t panic or take it personally. Impotence usually isn’t a major crisis. Time, understanding, and simple communication almost always make it better. That’s bec... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307097 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:06:41 +0100 3307097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306897&cid=t_371560_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F24%2Fwhy-tiger-woods-need-not-apologize-to-us%2F When Tiger Woods held a press conference last Friday to explain where he’s at in his life, I got this feeling that we were looking into someone’s personal and private life in a manner that felt a little silly. After all, what business is it of ours — the public — what this sports celebrity does in his personal life? Then again, one could apply the same logic to virtually any celebrity and our seemingly-endless obsession with following the private lives and failings of celebrities. Entire print publications and weekly magazines are devoted to the following of celebrities’ lives, as well as popular websites like TMZ.com. We love to follow other people’s lives — it takes our minds off of our own mundane (and often less-than-ideal) existence. It explai... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306897 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:07:11 +0100 3306897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302652&cid=t_371560_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-after-menopause-2%2F Is there Sex after Menopause? Many women come into recovery from alcoholism or addiction having passed through menopause or in the middle of it. As this article discusses menopause can be a traumatic experience for any women; and even more so for women undergoing profound changes to their social life through recovery. New treatments offer ways to treat symptoms and improve sexual function Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of women like the thought of menopause. The shifting hormone levels that are associated with “the change” can lead to everything from mood swings, insomnia and weight gain to decreased sex drive. However, despite the common dread most women have for this time, the truth is that menopause does not have to be the end of the world … or the end of a woman’s sexualit... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302652 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:11:10 +0100 3302652