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Recipes for a love life Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: December 20, 2005 Q: How can I revitalize the sexuality in my marriage? A: You have heard the cliché that there are different strokes for different folks. Nothing could be more true than understanding the individuality of each relationship and the unique things that […]

Women’s problems get short shrift Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: November 178, 2008   Q: I read your column regularly to learn what I can about real sexual issues. But none of my doctors have ever asked me about my own sexuality, not even my gynecologist. Is that because there are so few of […]

For a couple planning to begin or add to their family, coming up without a desired pregnancy month after month can be confusing, especially when they’re young, healthy, and have no obvious conditions preventing conception. Confusion can turn to despair when months turn to years and still no pregnancy occurs. One thing we do know […]

Light candles, get sexy Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: September 25, 2007 Q: I have gained nearly 10 pounds since my marriage and I just don’t feel sexy. I am concerned that my husband isn’t as attracted to me as he used to be. What can I do? A: Although sexuality is typically thought […]

Go ahead, play footsie Submitted By: Marc Gittelman Submitted On: November 6, 2007 Q: My fiancée and I have been intimate now for years and I would describe our personal interactions as excellent and our sex life as outstanding. As we are sharing more and more, she has confided in me that her toes and […]

Orgasms don’t depend on love Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: January 29, 2008 Q: For a guy, I have had very few relationships. For decades, my last lover would have a quick orgasm, roll over and fall asleep, often ignoring my own climax. My current lover can have multiple orgasms and we can enjoy […]

Help for waning libido Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: September 9, 2008 Q: I am only in my 30’s and I have noticed a definite change in my sexual desire. I love my husband and he is very sensitive and understanding but both of us have noticed that my interest level in making love […]

Body sleuths find rewards Submitted by: Marc Gittelman Submitted on: December 18, 2007 Q: My boyfriend and I discovered that stimulation of my G spot leads to copious amount of fluid during orgasm. He thinks it is incredibly sexy. Where do these fluids come from? A: There is an area in the middle portion of […]

Don’t be duped by ads touting orgasm shots Submitted By: Marc Gittelman Submitted On: May 22, 2007 Q: I have heard ads for G spot shots to enhance sexual pleasure. What do you think? A: It’s a reincarnation of the snake oil salesman of the early 1900s. The G spot is the upper folds of […]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not just uncomfortable and troublesome, they are one of the most common infectious problems among older adults. Experts estimate that 25 to 30 percent of all infections in older adults are UTIs. Aging adults have a heightened vulnerability to urinary tract infections because they are prone to problems that set […]