Sex Talk With Lou

As a LCSW working with abused children Al Killen-Harvey saw one segment of this poulation was GLBT youth at risk while going through the coming out process. maybe bullied or sexually risking while experimenting. Lou and Al discuss ways educators and general population can become more aware and better mentors as GLBT youth and others approach their coming out. #1 way assume everyone is dealing with this process and that it has to happen on their timetable not that of a well meaning other. Excellent resources are :Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org and Family Acceptance Project, http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ and PFLAG.org. Contact for Al - akillen-harvey@cox.net

Lou interviews Jacqui Brandwynne an internationally known entrepreneur and creator of Very Private Intimate Moisture, an FDA approved moisturizing vaginal lubricant. The moisturizing component was the break through as most sex lubricant products just sat on the top of the skin. As a female consumer products consultant Jacqui saw a huge need for a safe, non-irritating vaginal lubricant for women of all ages who suffered from vaginal dryness and wanted to continue satisfying and enjoyable sex. Her story of how she developed the line, best ways to use lubricants and what women and men need to know to choose safe sexual lubricants.

Dr. Eli Coleman, a colleague and icon in the field of sexual health discusses definitions of impulsive compulsive sexual behavior vs sexual addiction, sexual identity, transgender vs transsexual, and WPATH. The current crucial importance and purpose of endowed educational chairs in academia to support faculty positions of sexual health. The Chair at U of Minnesota and the fund raising for second Chair, The Joycelyn Elders Chair in Sexual Health Education.

Lou and Dr. Stuart Shipko talk about how psychiatric meds are interrupting not only people's sexual health but their relationship health as well. Lou refers to them as the smoking gun we aren't looking at. Why Dr.s don't talk about the sexual function aspect and the permanent nature of their impacts. What one can possibly do? Anatomy of an Epidemic Robert Whitaker, FDA reporting,paxilprogress.org Libido Lost on sexsmartfilms.com, Dr. Stuart Shipko Pasadena, CA PSSD yahoo group

Lou and Berta discuss how the style of parenting can have a huge impact on a couples sex life. Dr. Davis talks about her time in Japan and how the Asian mother's focus is the child and maintaining a physical bond. The impact of having a child enter a relationship and the isolation many men feel. What some of her most difficult cases are and how she assists her clients. Her retreat center www.mexicovillamilagro.com (House of Miracles) where she holds professional and couple focused retreats. www.bertadavis.com

Lou and Robert discuss what aphrodisiacs actually are and how specialized they actually are. We discuss his documentary film on the sexual revolutionary Xaviera Hollander and his other film Beyond Vanilla and the increase of Kink sexual play. We finish with a review of two OTC sexual enhancement products and if there is any science for their inclusion, Virile and Women's Extenze were reviewed.

Lou And Dr. Diana share what are their best sex tips and ideas to help couples rekindle the flame. Be they 22 or 72 couples many times have similar issues, desire differences, erectile issues and often not making their relationship a priority. What Diana and Lou see are the trends in sexual health and what the field of sexual therapy is doing to address new areas.

Lou and Hernando discuss Hernando's new perspective as a young therapist building his practice. The unique cultural aspects he can address as a bilingual straight latin male. His education at the Institute in San Francisco. Also discuss the growing problem of pharma impacts on sexual function in young adults under 30.

Lou talks with sexsmartfilms.com founder Mark Schoen. He has preserved, archived and showcases films addressing sexual health issues all with a focus to promote Sexual Literacy. The 300+ films in over 34 different categories all have a common theme, providing accurate sex information. There is content appropriate for all age groups. Subject, age group and content are used to categorize the films.

Val Ramsey is an inspiration and role model for any woman. When mot women are ready to slow down after children leave in her mid-50s Val instead started two new careers simultaneously, runway and print modeling and running PR for Pebble Beach golf course. Her book Gracefully, looking and Being Your Best at Any Age shares her best kept secrets on how to live, love and feel your best. Val's attitude is a charming breath of fresh air.

Doug Braun-Harvey and his colleague Michael Vigorito discuss the hot potato of defining and describing sexual addiction. Does it truly exist and what is it. The trouble is people are being diagnosed by the media not a competent trained professional. Dr. Drew's reality shows are train wrecks waiting to happen they aren't therapy. OCSB out of control sexual behavior. The connection of substance addiction relapse and sexual behavior.

Lou and Winston discuss erotic minority people, kink, BDSM, fetishists and what really defines them and when we discuss sexual health must include all sexual expressions. Most common fantasies, old kink guard vs new kink guard. Kink power exchange. Educating about kink and kink play very deliberate. Kink world can teach the vanilla world TONS about communicating EXACTLY what one wants and how they want to feel. National Coalition Sexual Freedom

Lou and Lori discuss her toughest sex therapy clients and how her work as an AASECT sex therapist has evolved into seminars and workshops to support people finding and communicating the love and passion they want. Lori describes her work with instructional sex therapy films she has been a consultant for. Lori loves to work with couples and finds tremendous satisfaction in knowing she's helped them heal and grow. drloribuckley.com

Lou and Patti discuss how she and her partner Dr. Robert Dunlap came to create their online Sex Coach U. Given Patti's MPH and her strong background in life coaching she realized that many sexual issues people wanted to address really didn't need therapy they were more coachable life issues. Add to it that the majority of traditional therapists have little to no sexual health, function or pleasure training people weren't getting what they needed.