The 12 year-old child of basketball star Duane Wade came out this week as transgender. Some would say she came out, however what she really did was to invite the world in. Zion Wade was born male, and has come to identify as female. Zion is now known as Zaya and is receiving unconditional love … Read more
I have been treating gender variant and queer clients since the days of the Harry Benjamin Society, now called WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health). I can’t recall anything as disturbing to support transgender health as a nation than what occurred this week. Here is the WPATH position statement: For Immediate Release East Dundee, … Read more
I have always admired Dr. John Gottman’s contribution to the field and our understanding of couples. The 25 year longitudinal studies produced by Gottman’s “love lab” at the University of Washington was invaluable. If you are a clinician wanting to better understand Gottman’s principles, it all starts with training level I which will be in … Read more
Please allow me to introduce you to my friend, Esther Perel… Everyone in our field knows that Esther is a shining star in the world of sex, intimacy and relationships. She is a masterful clinician practicing in New York City and the most eloquent person I know. Esther authored the “must read” book for couples … Read more
I’m about as open and affirming to all forms of sexual expression as one can possibly be. When it comes to sex, Archie Bunker would have called me a “left wing commie pinko fag.” I would never be so arrogant to say that I’ve heard it all, but I’ve heard a lot! Fetishes, check. Cross … Read more
