Relationships. They're what define us in many ways. Our intimate relationships are the source of our greatest pleasures and our greatest pain. Dr. Laura Berman has been working as a sex educator and therapist for 18 years and is considered a thought leader in her field. Read along as she shares insights to get you in the mood for love, sex, self-discovery, and reconnecting with your partner. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:20:08 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/30077/3-red-flags-that-youre-headed-for-a-breakup/ When it comes to breaking up, hindsight is 20/20. But wouldn't it be nice if you could tell that you and your partner were headed for a falling out before it happened? Fortunately, you can predict a break up. And with just a little bit of tweaking, you can get back on track and rescue your relationship before it hits the rocks. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:55:54 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29585/why-he-wont-propose/ Wedding season is upon us, and as you watch excited friends and family members scurry down the aisle, you might be wondering: When will it be my turn to tie the knot? Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:02:24 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29516/the-wrong-kind-of-role-playing/ When you act insincerely in your relationship, such as by crying and refusing to reveal why, acting weaker than truly are, or causing a scene just for the attention and drama it creates, you are cheating you and your partner out of an authentic, lasting connection. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:47:46 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29402/changing-a-childs-gender-with-hormones/ Would you allow your child to choose to be a man or a woman? A hospital in Boston might be doing just that. Doctors at the Children's Hospital in Boston are performing hormone-blocking treatments on young boys and girls who are struggling with gender identity. These hormone treatments block the onslaught of puberty, allowing the children to reach maturity before deciding whether or not they want to undergo a sex change. These treatments do not actually constitute a sex change, rather they give patients more time to decide whether or not they want to transition to the opposite sex. Wed, 28 May 2008 20:15:27 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29170/learn-from-mileys-mistake/ Miley Cyrus's parents (both of whom have been very vocal about their Christian morals) should never have allowed their young daughter to pose for these scandalous pictures. As parents,we have the responsibility to guide our young children's decisions, even when it comes to self-expression and sexuality. Research has shown that young teens do not have a fully developed frontal cortex (which is the part of the brain that is responsible for decision making and judgment), so even if a teen's body is fully developed and ready for sex physically, that doesn't mean that she is ready emotionally or mentally. Thu, 08 May 2008 23:19:34 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29119/can-hearing-loss-harm-your-marriage/ Beg your pardon? According to a recent study released by Energizer Battery, nearly half of all respondents feel that their marriage has suffered due to their partner's hearing loss. And since more than 28 million Americans now suffer from some type of hearing impairment, this is an issue with which many couples are contending. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:18:23 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/28937/the-truth-about-safe-sex/ Sex education has reached an all-time low in Florida. A recent survey has found that 1 in 4 Florida teens believe that drinking a capful of bleach after sex can prevent HIV and that a shot of Mountain Dew can prevent pregnancy. To make matters worse, it was also found that Florida teens believe that smoking marijuana can prevent pregnancy as well. How can so many teens be so mistaken about the realities (and the dangers) of sex? Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:44:18 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/28360/women-aroused-by-men-doing-housework/ Say goodbye to French maid costumes. If you want to increase the amount of sex in your relationship, hand the duster to your man! A recent survey featured in Parenting magazine has found that 15% of women are aroused when their partners pitch in around the house. Additionally, a 2006 study found that men who helped with household chores were more attractive to their spouses. Why is this? Well, aside from the fact that some of us simply enjoy the sight of a man in an apron, it could be that women love their own version of Mr. Clean because it gives us a chance to take a much-needed break. Even though the majority of women now work outside the home, most of us still perform the bulk of household chores. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:00:47 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/28270/how-to-get-past-an-affair/ Is it possible to regain trust and intimacy after a relationship has been marred by infidelity? This question has become increasingly important as recent statistics have shown that young people are cheating on their significant others in record rates. Indeed, a recent survey performed in Australia has found that one-third of people aged 18 to 25 have cheated on their romantic partners. How do you make a relationship work after this type of heartbreak? Well, it depends on who you ask. Cheryl Cole, singer of British pop group, Girls Aloud, has reportedly taken back her cheating husband on one condition: No sex for six months! Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:53:53 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/28235/video-games-increase-libido/ I have never been a fan of video games. I always believed they turn people's brains into mush and create inactive, unhealthy children. Indeed, video games even create problems within relationships. When people come home from work and spend more time with their computer and video games than they do with their spouses, problems are bound to arise. So you can imagine my surprise when a friend of mine told me that Wii (pronounced weē) is not only her kids' favorite pastime -- it also saved her marriage! Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:26:12 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman