I've (34M) been with my girlfriend (40F) for 3.5 years and very much do still love her. I suffer from severe anxiety and PTSD but have been active in therapy for well over 15 years. My girlfriend suffers from BPD or bipolar (hasn't been fully diagnosed yet) and...
The quest for an aphrodisiac is as old as sex. From oysters to figs to bananas, unsubstantiated claims have been made about the sex-enhancing powers of food. Here’s my take on what’s out there and what may be worth sampling.
I lack trust in my boyfriend of 7 months. This has been caused by his total and complete honesty of his past relationships, which honesty is a good thing, but it has triggered my insecurities, fear of being hurt and that bad feeling in my stomach. When he brings up...
We woke up today to a fairy tale. Bishop Curry was a preacher out of central casting - he stole the show. He did it by talking about the elephant in the room, love. The Royal Wedding, as cynical as I can be, was all about love. Not dresses, celebrity sightings and...
As this year comes to an end I want to thank my Love and Medicine readers. With so much out there to read, I’m happy you choose me. You never know what you’re going to get when you read my blog. That will continue in 2018. Here’s a look at what we've been talking...
Joie De Vivre! When I heard about the triumph of France’s new president Emmanuel Macron I was thrilled, because while I know very little about French politics, one thing I knew was that I did not want Le Pen. Then I set out to learn more about Macron and I was struck...
That is, Valentine's Day. What is the origin of Valentine's Day? Who was Saint Valentine? What's the deal with the heart symbol? Emperor Claudius II decreed around 270 AD that no one could marry because soldiers were needed to protect the growing Roman Empire....
Let’s talk about platonic love. A platonic relationship is one in which people share a close bond but do not have a sexual relationship. I have many dynamic, complex, wonderful relationships with male friends. Few of my friends have a close connection with someone of...
I always wanted a screened in porch, a four season room. The outside of a house always interested me more than the inside. True zen, I believe, can only be found in nature. In this poem, I parallel the changes in nature to the transformation going on between two...
"Love is where compassion prevails and kindness rules." - Yogi Soothing Caramel Bedtime® Tea