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Parents and Sex
One word: Busy! It seems to be a way of life in our culture. Parents who feel pulled in many directions often wonder how on earth they could ever make time or find energy to have an intimate life while raising kids. Yet we know the best way to give kids a happy childhood is not to spend money on them, send them to sports camps, or take them on expensive vacations. The most important gift we can give our kids is a happy home life, with parents who love each other. This doesn’t mean parents need to pressure themselves to have sex more often, along with all the other demands in their lives; but staying connected, feeling a sense of sexual comfort and enjoyment with...
Read MoreTalking to Kids about Sex
Parents want to give clear and useful information to their kids about sex and relationships, but this is no easy task in today’s complicated world. TV and media are full of confusing and overwhelming images. The old idea of a birds-and-the-bees talk is increasingly outmoded and insufficient. Children eventually recognize that sex is an important part of adult life, and those who have trusting relationships with parents will ask questions and start relevant conversations. Teens aren’t usually given much detail on sexuality in high school beyond some biological basics in health class. They may even witness their friends in intense situations and aren’t...
Read MoreInfertility and Sex
Couples experiencing infertility often find their sex life really suffers. Infertility creates a sense of pressure to engage in intercourse according to a defined timeline. Communicating about this dilemma, keeping your sense of humor and remaining emotionally close as you go through this difficult experience can all be challenging. The expectation of “performance on demand” is a real intrusion on the intimate life of a couple. In addition, every month holds the possibility of either joy and relief or huge disappointment. Whether the couple has decided to seek medical intervention for infertility or are just getting frustrated with not getting pregnant as...
Read MoreKate McNulty, LCSW
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