Last month, CNN ran a story entitled “Montana Grade School Sex Ed Controversy.” Outraged CNN commentator Mike Galanos complained, “Why can’t we just let kids be kids?!” His complaints involved the education of five-year-olds on “explicit” (as opposed to implicit?) body parts and terms including penis, vagina, anus, nipples and testicles. He suggests we...
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Many women experience sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. The American Medical Association suggests that up to 43% of women experience sexual problems based on a 1999 survey. Difficulties with sexual function can be extremely distressing to women and to their partners, especially if these difficulties persist. If you experience long lasting...
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The last three chapters of The G Spot flew right by, and I’m sort of bummed that I’m finished reading this book. Let’s get into the highlights: Strong Muscles, Strong Orgasms Chapter four is all about the pelvic floor muscles and nerves. If there ever was an unwitting advertisement for Total Control, this is...
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I found another fantastic book for Bathroom Reading! The G Spot, by Ladas, Whipple, and Perry is a New York Times bestseller. While the tone is different than The Elusive Orgasm (think a little more evidence based, maybe a bit more feminist), The G Spot explores the origins of how we came to understand...
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Alright ladies, this is the part you’ve all been waiting for. Dr. Cass gives step by step instructions for a personal track and a partner track to help you reach the top of your arousal hill! There are a few rules in common for both tracks: General Rules 1) No judging! Give yourself the...
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Let’s recap. Last post talked about the clitoris (the whole organ, not just the head and hood), described the types of orgasm difficulty, and hopefully assured you that you are not alone in your hunt for the elusive orgasm. Chapters 7-12 are all about making changes to climb to the top of your “arousal...
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I picked The Elusive Orgasm as the first installment of this blog section because I have known two women (and perhaps after this, I’ll know more) who have orgasm difficulty. I’ve heard how frustrating and sometimes worrisome it can be. In my 24 years, I’ve discovered that women are emotional creatures, and we are...
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Missy talks with WGN’s Allison Payne about pelvic health and everybody’s favorite topic: SEX! Check it out here.
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Ignore the cheesy opening credit music but listen to this important stuff…
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At our “Sex, Chocolate & Your Pelvic Floor” event in Chicago a week ago, I was telling the audience about some really exciting work we are doing in an inner city high school here in Chicago with pregnant and parenting Hispanic girls. I told the group that we were surprised by how open the...
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