Doctor’s note: Today’s letter deals with sexual and emotional abusive relationships and sexual assault Dear Dr. NerdLove: I (23m) have always had something of a low sex drive, as in, I just don’t really enjoy having sex or masturbating. I mean, there are some times when I do, but I would say it’s probably not…
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What Do I Do About My Sexless Relationship?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. He is so caring and thoughtful. He is affectionate and always finding ways to show me he loves me. He splits household responsibilities with me 50/50 and is in many ways my ideal partner, with one exception. My boyfriend has ED….
How Do I Rebuild My Sexual Self-Esteem?
Hey Doc, I just want to preface I really enjoy reading you and you’ve helped me out a lot when it comes to try and figure myself out as well as become more confident. There’s just one aspect of my life in which I don’t feel confident at all: my sexual experience and sexual self-esteem….
Is It Too Late To Save My Marriage?
Hey Dr. NerdLove, Longtime reader. I absolutely love your advice. Thank you for everything you’ve done for people, including myself. I’ve never written in but your articles have helped me through a lot. But now I need something more specific. I don’t think I’ve seen this yet. Here we go. I am a 29 year…
How Do I Break Up With Someone… Safely?
Doctor’s Note: today’s letter involves discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Hello Doc. I apologize in advance for how dark this is. I’ve been in a long-distance relationship (my first real relationship) with someone for two and a half years. They (non-binary) have a ton of issues, in terms of mental health and personal baggage,…
Episode #148 — What Can Avatar: The Last Airbender Teach Us About Finding Remption?
It’s very easy to feel like you’re forever going to be defined by your worst decisions or your biggest mistakes. But while you can’t change your past, you can change your future. By examining one of the best redemption arcs in modern media, we can learn how Prince Zuko overcame trauma and earned his redemption… and…
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