Love, Lust and Laughter - 05.30.23

<p style="font-weight:400;">Getting “Sex Smart” with Dr. Mark Schoen</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sexsmartfilms/'>Dr. Mark Schoen</a> is a sex educator and a filmmaker whose website <a href='http://www.sexsmartfilms.com/'>www.SexSmartFilms.com</a> has been called the “Netflix of sex education.” Fifteen years ago, Dr. Mark started with 46 films and now his site has over 600 films divided into three categories – <a href='https://www.sexsmartfilms.com/details/'>Education, Research, and Therapy</a>.  </p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Many universities use Sex Smart Films knowing that it is a sex educator’s dream come true! Parents need to familiarize themselves with the Education section of the site. Research shows that mothers and fathers who talk about sex with their kids are more likely to end up with adult children who share their values.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Dr. Diana suggests that her client couples use the Therapy section for Sensate Focus Exercises. For her female clients with anorgasmia, using the “Becoming Orgasmic” steps can help with just that! Dr. Mark says many people use these two sections for self-help – when sex therapy is not an option.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Watching any of the films of Mark’s site can be a great way to improve a couple’s communication. Pause after a scene and talk about it. This may help articulate wants and sexual needs. Plus, we learn so much visually.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> Dr. Mark and Dr.  Diana discussed possible consequences of little or no sex education.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Many folks need to be educated about what it means to be transgender. The transgender community is perhaps the most misunderstood and mistreated minority in America and around the world.  </p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">M