Conversion therapy is the damaging and degrading practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual identity or gender identity, based on the idea that an individual’s sexual orientation is something that needs to be “cured.” Late last year, we shared an article celebrating … [Read more...] about France and New Zealand criminalize “conversion therapy”
Sexuality
Sex advice from those who’ve been “doing it” the longest
Why is it that many younger people out there get weirded out when it comes to sexual intimacy between seniors? The reality is that there is no age limit on sexuality or sexual activity. Humans are social creatures with a natural need for intimacy. Even though most seniors may … [Read more...] about Sex advice from those who’ve been “doing it” the longest
Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…
“Life without love is like food without salt,” - Isabel Allende At the Optimist Daily, we work to put a spotlight on the solutions that abound around us. While much of what we tackle are the “big” issues like the environment, medicine, science and energy, some of the most … [Read more...] about Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…
Buried pleasure
From The Intelligent Optimist Magazine Fall/Winter 2016 For centuries women’s sexual desire has been erased in favor of men’s. In her new book ‘Closer’ Sarah Barmak describes a “reawakening of sex-positive feminism” that is in line with other holistic trends like yoga, slow food … [Read more...] about Buried pleasure
Sexual love the divine way
From The Intelligent Optimist Magazine Fall/Winter 2016 Selfishness stands in the way of fulfilling sexual love. As long as man is only chasing his own excitement, woman chooses selfishness as well and love is neglected and ignored. Loveless sex and ongoing suffering is the … [Read more...] about Sexual love the divine way