Kallah Education: How It Was, How It’s Been, and Where It Can Go
A woman in her late 60’s once shared with me about the loneliness she felt decades ago when she couldn’t [...]
Men and Sexuality- Rapid Ejaculation
This is the third in a series by Jodi Wachspress on men’s sexual dysfunction. For more, read here and here. Rapid [...]
Why Isn’t He Aroused? Issues in Male Sexual Functioning – Part 2
This is the fun part! The part where curiosity, exploration and playfulness are key. Feeling comfortable exploring our own sexuality and our ‘couple sexuality’ is not always easy. It may be a bit awkward at first as many people have been brought up with the notion that talking about sex and sexuality is immodest or not “tzanua”. Open communication is essential in all areas of our relationships--refraining from such open conversation in many circumstances can lead to great marital discord. The results of a couple exploring and discovering on their own what helps or impedes arousal are tremendous.
Harchakot are Hard
‘The harchakot are hard’.This is true. However, complete the thought: : ‘The fact that this is hard means I deeply love my spouse, and I am grateful for that awareness,’ or ‘I am going to use this opportunity to show love in new and creative ways, maybe in conversation or through a small act of love that only my spouse will understand,’ or ‘This separation is a way for me to care for myself, a Shabbat for my body that reminds me to practice self-care and that rejuvenates me to give with a full heart’?
Men are Not Always in the Mood
Men’s sex “drive” is often perceived as being perpetually activated…. But what about when it isn’t? MYTH BUSTER: Neither a [...]
Wet Dreams and the Puberty Talk
“I have a 12 year old son who is very resistant to talking about any topic related to sexuality. I [...]
Riling Up Emotions
As a young girl learning about menstruation for the first time, my favorite book on the subject featured a double-page [...]
Invest for Success
Tu B’Av, the 15th day of Av, is often referred to as the Jewish Day of Love. The Mishnah describes [...]
“Mummy, How Do You Make a Baby?”
(Note: although this article refers to mothers and daughters, much of it applies for fathers and sons!) I was waiting [...]
Let’s Talk about Premarital Education and Do it Differently
This article was originally featured on the Times of Israel blog: What today’s Orthodox young couples need to know before [...]
From Mom and Dad with Love–Ten Marriage Tips to our Engaged Child
Mazal tov! Your child is engaged and amidst the hustle and bustle of choosing gowns, wedding hall, flowers and caterer, [...]
Suffering in Silence: Vaginismus and the Unconsummated Marriage
Sara* was a beaming, exuberant bride. After all those hopeless Shidduch dates, meeting Dovid* was the answer to her fervent [...]
7 Ways to Get Husbands Involved in Mikveh Night
For many mikveh observant women, our lives feel like they revolve around the mikveh. We keep track of our periods [...]
Orthodox Jewish Marriage 2016: Why Every Groom Needs an Excellent Guide
Dr. Dan Jacobson authored the following article for the Times of Israel, which articulates the importance of providing a well-rounded [...]
Starting a New Route: Building Sexual Intimacy
For the average Orthodox couple, marching to the chuppah is akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon that [...]
Fifteen Tu B’av Tips for Creating, Renewing and Maintaining Marital Passion
Photo courtesy of Birkat Chaverim The 15th of Av is considered a joyous day in the Jewish calendar. In ancient [...]
The Importance of Being on the Same Page
I started teaching kallah classes about six years ago after I was sought out by one of the well-known teachers [...]
3 Important Lessons from Life Experience to Empower Brides
When I – a nervous twenty-something – married the boy/man of my dreams, I knew that I had no idea [...]