Love, Lust, and Laughter

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Candida Royalle - 04/23/13

Candida Royalle has gained public traction in both the adult and academic communities for her erotic films featuring plotlines from a female perspective. Men and women alike learn from and applaud her films; in addition, the therapeutic and sexology communities benefit.  Please go towww.CandidaRoyalle.com for more information.  A surprise caller, Richard Pachecho, added to the program. Richard and Candida performed together inPizza Girls long ago, and he told some amusing performance anxiety stories. Richard wisely said, “Men have sex as a way to make contact, and women have sex to celebrate that contact has been made!”  This is a fascinating and illuminating program.  Do listen!

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Bradley Coates - 04/16/13

Bradley Coates, Esq., author of the award-winning 4^th edition “Divorce with Decency” was Dr. Diana’s guest once again – and Bryan Brewer was the co-host. This time they discussed the differences between men and women. There are many: our brains, values, communication styles, and sexuality. How has the women’s movement and the “sheconomy” impacted marriages and divorces? You will find out by listening!

Love, Lust, and Laughter -04/09/13

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Overcoming Sexual Abuse - 04/02/13

Grant Cameron is an award-winning journalist and author who wrote “What about Me – A Book for Men Helping Female Partners Deal with Childhood Sexual Abuse.”  Dr. Diana interviewed Grant and his wife Liz who was sexually abused.  The book reflects the traumatic and trying times encountered along their journey to healing.  In today’s show, there is much helpful information – including how to help a survivor cope and deal with her anger and pain.  And, what about the sexual relationship?  Grant’s book is available on a PDF download at www.helpforpartners.wordpress.com. This is a wonderful book for couples going through these kind of challenges, giving hope, and supporting healthy communication.

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Bob Basso - 03/19/13

Dr. Bob Basso – www.BobBasso.com – is a fun and very funny guy!  Listen, and you’ll be inspired to incorporate some humor into your relationships – because keeping it healthy can be a laughing matter; indeed, couples who laugh together last together.  Dr. Bob is a terrific story-teller!  He has stories which perfectly illustrate how laughter/fun/play can impact health, overall attitudes, business success, and sexuality. One of his books is “This Job Should be Fun”…Here’s a quote from the President of the European Leadership Institute: “Every one of the 200 CEO’s rated you, Dr. Basso, as the greatest speaker they have ever heard…You gave us skills that will change us forever.”  Tune-in for all the details!

Love, Lust, and Laughter - 03/12/13

Love, Lust, and Laughter - 03/05/13

Dr. Nancy Dreyfus brilliantly discussed her groundbreaking book in its 3^rd Edition: TALK TO ME LIKE I’M SOMEONE YOU LOVE. This last Edition was expanded to have a “Making Love” section with accompanying flash cards. The subtitle to her book is “Relationship Repair in a Flash” and these messages highlight the power of written messages to defuse tension – thereby going from “crazy” to “cozy.” One really helpful flash card is, “This feels awful. Can we start again and really listen to each other?”  No blame here, and the other is acknowledged. This is a gem of a show – and there’ll be a Part 2! Go to www.NancyDreyfus.com for more, really well-written information!

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Dr. Hernando Chaves - 01/29/13

Dr. Hernando Chaves (www.DrHernandoChaves.com) returned to the program. He is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Sexologist in Beverly Hills, California, often working with erotic minorities. He and Dr. Diana discussed BDSM, kinky, and fetishistic (especially cross-dressing) sexual behavior. The rules, the exact, open communication involved, for example in power play, are important to keep everything safe and fun – and not dangerous. (Another useful website iswww.FetLife.com).  “Fifty Shades of Grey” – often dubbed “Mommy Porn” – has opened lots more conversations about BDSM. At places like “The Pleasure Chest” classes are being taught. Listening to this show offers illumination in these areas!

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Nina Hartley - 02/12/13

Nina Hartley – (www.Nina.com) – has become one of the most endearing and recognizable performers in the adult industry. After 29 years she still shines! That’s because Nina has a natural enthusiasm for sex, and wants others to be sexually competent and confident. Her instructional line of videos are just that: educational and entertaining!  Sex should be fun!  Nina gives many suggestions for folks still in the process of exploring…being more self-accepting about their sexuality. The porn debate was examined as well. Tune-in for a most provocative show!

Love, Lust, and Laughter - Dr. Stella Resnick - 02/05/13

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Stella Resnick (www.DrStellaResnick.com) returns to Love, Lust, and Laughter to discuss romance! This is part of the human mating dance, very important to the sex drive. Play is essential – often inspired by present-centered Gestalt games for couples, described in her second book “THE HEART of DESIRE – Keys to the Pleasures of Love.” She writes, “Playfulness is one of the great ways to stay engaged and attentive.” Feelings of love can kill libido and Dr. Stella calls this the love-lust dilemma. Dr. Diana and her guest discussed solutions – ways to pave the romantic road for really good loving!