by Dan DeMarle | Jun 23, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism Research, Gender, Other Health Impairment, Sex/Sexuality, Woman/Women
Over the last decade or so, there’s been an uptick in the number of adults being diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Any number of factors might explain this rise, including greater public awareness of both conditions, broader diagnostic criteria and changing...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 14, 2022 | Child sexual abuse/exploitation/sex trafficking, Sex/Sexuality, Sexuality
For years, nonconsensual videos flourished on the Internet. How have adult sites been reined in? By Sheelah Kolhatkar June 13, 2022 “One night in 2017, a fifteen-year-old girl named Rachel received a WhatsApp message from a number she didn’t recognize. Rachel...
by Dan DeMarle | May 21, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Risk Factors, Sex/Sexuality
Puberty is starting earlier than it used to for some girls. Scientists aren’t sure why, but they’re studying the potential role of obesity, chemicals and stress.nyti.ms/3PtCtFz
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 15, 2022 | Parents/Guardians, Sex/Sexuality
Life KitSex, g******s, consent, self-touching — it’s tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the confusion and embarrassment around sex education so they can raise healthy, responsible kids. Listen on Apple...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 10, 2022 | Parents/Guardians, Sex/Sexuality
Gender stereotypes are not only pervasive, but they can also contribute to the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math-related careers, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 15, 2021 | Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Marriage, Recommended Reading, Relationships, Sex/Sexuality, Sexuality, Social Anxiety Disorder
by Kate N. Thieda Dealing with an anxiety disorder is hard, but loving someone with an anxiety disorder can be equally as difficult. If your partner suffers from extreme anxiety, they may have panic attacks, constantly be voicing their worried thoughts, or may not be...