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Columns
Below are some of Dr. Laura Berman's columns from her weekly, monthly and ad-hoc writings for the Chicago Sun-Times, Ladies' Home Journal and USA Today's Forum section.
Don't forget to plan life when planning wedding March 27, 2005 YOU'VE CHOSEN THE FLOWERS, YOUR GOWN IS THE RESULT OF A TWO-MONTH-LONG TREK ACROSS EVERY BRIDAL SALON IN THE CITY AND THE MENU HAS BEEN PAINSTAKINGLY ARRANGED TO CELEBRATE THIS MOST IMPORTANT, EPIC MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE: YOUR WEDDING...  Sex with teacher is not a 'high five' eventMarch 20, 2005 From Texas to Tennessee, from California to Florida, there has been a seeming downpour of female teachers molesting their under-age male students. Is this a national epidemic, or just another creation of our media'... Don't let 'Supermom' ruin your love lifeMarch 13, 2005 It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Supermom! She has a baby in one arm, a day planner the size of an encyclopedia in the other and she's driving home at the speed of light to make her family a nourishing, balanced dinner.... Two-thirds of women chase the elusive big 'O'March 6, 2005 Q. Why is it so difficult for me to have an orgasm during sex with my boyfriend? I am really attracted to him. Sex always starts out great -- you know, all tingly and enjoyable -- but then it's like I am waiting for something that never happens. It's frustrating because I really love him... Getting Hit onMarch 6, 2005 I was walking down the street the other day, enjoying summer on lovely Michigan Avenue and heading to Neiman Marcus for a little retail therapy. It's the ultimate pick-me-up!... Chocolate-fed women have better sex livesFebruary 20, 2005 Is chocolate better than sex? While some may argue yes, it turns out you may not have to make the call. Chocolate may just be good -- both to eat and for sex, according to a recent study... No sweetie? Plenty of cool things you can doFebruary 13, 2005 Have you ever noticed how much easier single men have it on Valentine's Day? The bachelors out there may not even notice what is for some single women one of the most dreaded holidays of the year... Virginity vows can lead to silence, guilt February 6, 2005 No one wants to think about their teen having sex, let alone talk about it with them. Just the thought of a conversation can put most parents' comfort zones to the test. But being realistic about your teen's sexual development... U.S. should clean up own backyard on rapeJanuary 23, 2005 We've been bombarded recently with news of sexual violence abroad. The reports of horrific attacks on women and girls as young as 8 in the Darfur–Sudan crisis and rampant sexual exploitation at the hands of United Nations peacekeepers in the Congo are just two examples... Women need new birth control options January 9, 2005 Believe it or not, there are fewer women today using birth control than there were just a few years ago. A recent study found that 7.4 percent of women have had unprotected sex in the last three months, compared with just 5.2 percent of women back in 1995... "Wife Swap" serves up alternate realityDecember 7, 2004 Alfred Kinsey suspected that far more was going on in America's bedrooms and in the minds of women than was being said. His research broke through an invisible barrier that separated women from sex... Women as sexual beings? Revolutionary!December 7, 2004 Alfred Kinsey suspected that far more was going on in America's bedrooms and in the minds of women than was being said. His research broke through an invisible barrier that separated women from sex... The election and bedroom politicsDecember 7, 2004 Election year 2004 is most definitely the Year of the Woman. With Kerry and Bush in a dead heat, women are in an unprecedented position to tip the election one way or the other. While most men have stood by their man, so to speak, polls have shown women going back and forth... Breast milk as an aphrodisiac? Study shows women respondDecember 7, 2004 Since the beginning of time, mankind has searched high and low for natural aphrodisiacs to entice the female libido. Casanova feasted on oysters with his lover du jour to unleash her sexual prowess. The aroma of truffles has been rumored to drive a woman wild for sex... Are you a 'Hurried Woman'? Read this:December 7, 2004 Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Monogamy is sexy after all. A recent sex survey indicates that people in relationships are more sexually satisfied than their "swinging" single friends. Primetime Live released the results of the new survey last week... It's not here yet, but the day of a male contraceptive pill is nearing realityDecember 7, 2004 There is no love when it comes to birth control for men. Male contraception starts with the desensitizing condom and ends with the very permanent vasectomy. What about a man's right to choose? Forty-three years after the Pill hit the market for women, some options may finally be on the horizon for men... Women as sexual beings? Revolutionary!December 7, 2004 Alfred Kinsey suspected that far more was going on in America's bedrooms and in the minds of women than was being said. His research broke through an invisible barrier that separated women from sex... 'Wife Swap' serves up alternate realityDecember 7, 2004 Alfred Kinsey suspected that far more was going on in America's bedrooms and in the minds of women than was being said. His research broke through an invisible barrier that separated women from sex... War cheats military couple of intimacyNovember 1, 2004 I'm a military wife who recently saw my husband on leave from duty in Iraq. We both ended up disappointed with the way it went. He was upset that I was not more enthusiastic in bed, but I felt like he was a stranger after all that time away. I love him and I am embarrassed... Sex-abstinence programs don't workOctober 31, 2004 Last week, a report released by Advocates for Youth found that abstinence-only sex education programs not only fail to improve teenage sexual behavior but may negatively affect their decisions once they do become sexually active. At the same time, the Bush administration plans to double federal funding for abstinence-only programs... Not in the mood? Now there's a patchOctober 28, 2004 OK, ladies, it looks like some help may finally be on the way for the 15 million of you who are struggling with low libido. A new testosterone patch from Procter & Gamble, called Intrinsa, has been clinically proven in studies to boost women's sex drives... Study: Sex toys help in the bedroomOctober 27, 2004 Better sex does not have to be the stuff of dreams. For women who can't remember the last time sex was good or consider it just another chore to add to the list, there is a variety of sexual aids and devices that can really help... Breast-feeding can be a good thing for both mother and childAugust 2, 2004 Did you know that this is breast-feeding awareness week around the world? I didn't think so. I wouldn't have realized it either, if it weren't for the fact that I have a 6-week-old whom I'm nursing. Unlike many mothers who struggle with blocked milk ducks, sores, pain, worries about baby's weight gain... Singles: Proceed cautiously when the bedroom meets the boardroomJuly 28, 2004 The office is the singles bar of the 21st century. After all, most working folk spend more waking hours at work than at home. Today's working singles have little time to socialize with existing friends, much less meet enough new people to successfully find love... Not much data on female 'waterfalls'July 27, 2004 Q. I am a sexually active 35-year-old female. I am concerned about some of the orgasms that I have experienced (if that's what they are), especially during oral sex. It seems like I may use the bathroom on myself. This occurs quite often and I wanted to know if it's normal... Dress sexy or no sex, husband saysJuly 14, 2004 Q. I am 57, my husband is 54. We'll be married 30 years this fall. Since Christmas, my husband refuses to have sex with me unless I pose for provocative pictures and dress in sexy clothes. He will not take me to dinner or out for pizza unless I wear tight jeans... Eager-to-please hubby hopes for orgasmJuly 11, 2004 Q. Although my wife can orgasm by herself, I am unable to give her one through traditional lovemaking. I can give her an orgasm manually, but this takes at least 45 minutes to an hour. Although I don't mind the time (I enjoy it), she never wants me to try... Teen Sex Study ColumnDecember 31, 1969 New data from the National Center for Health Statistics is giving us the most comprehensive look yet at teen sexual behavior. Over 2,500 respondents ages 15–44, were surveyed anonymously... Six Senses of Sex : Taste December 31, 1969 Matters of the mouth figure prominently in sex. Eating is a sensual prelude to what comes next. A kiss is a passionate sampling of each other's taste... Six Senses of Sex : SoundDecember 31, 1969 The six senses of sex are the real language of love. They reveal information that surpasses rational or intellectual consideration. As you know, smell can evoke hidden memories from long ago... Six Senses of Sex : SightDecember 31, 1969 Do you believe in love at first sight? A recent Fox News poll reveals that about half of us do, while the other half don't... Golfers StoryDecember 31, 1969 Last week I reported on the landmark findings of a new national study. This week, I'd like to share a poll a friend of mine took among “the guys“; slightly less official, but no less enlightening!... |
