I tasked my students in my Body in American Culture course with examining their thoughts about the body, beauty ideals and body image. The basic guidelines for this Body Genogram are as follows: Connect your early life experiences with your current understanding of your body and beauty in general. How do they or do they […]
At Gymboree, a then 10-month-old Roya was playing with two 15-month-old boys. One of the moms approached me and said, “She’s very cute.” I thanked her. She then moved over to Roya, extended her hand, and said, “High-five.” Roya just stared at the woman so I interjected, “She doesn’t know how to ‘high-five’ yet.” The […]
Let’s tackle another reader’s question! Question: I love my boyfriend and mostly trust him. But he’s had a history of cheating. He’s about to leave on an extended business trip, and I’m worried the distance will lead him back to his old ways. How can I get rid of these fears? Can you trust a man […]
It’s time to answer a reader’s question! Question: I’m three months pregnant and ever since I told my boyfriend, he won’t have sex with me. He says he feels weird knowing our baby is in there and doesn’t want to hurt me. How can I convince him it’s fine? Answer: Assuming that you have a healthy […]
I’m 40. The big 4-0. Some view this milestone as one to be dreaded and feel the need to justify that 40 isn't that old. “Forty is the new thirty,” they say to reassure themselves. Others bemoan reaching this year. "This is middle age! It's all downhill from here!" they exclaim. When I hear […]
The adage, “the early bird catches the worm,” was never more apropos than when thinking about child care in Washington, DC. Although NW DC isn’t Manhattan, I had a premonition that the process would still be complex and expensive. Boy, was I right! Back when I was 21, I worked as a live-in nanny for […]
Interested in winning a copy of Laura Meets Jeffrey? Read on to find out more about the book, author and how you can enter this giveaway! Laura Meets Jeffrey while she’s working in an upscale New York City brothel in 1980 and they share an apocalyptic moment. It’s love at first orgasm. And so begins […]
November 19, 2012 I had chosen to have CVS testing at 11 weeks to determine whether the fetus had any chromosomal abnormalities. Since the test results analyze all 46 chromosomes, the genetic counselor asked if I wanted to know my baby's gender. There are varying opinions about finding out the gender before giving birth. I’m of […]
Let’s start the week off with a reader’s relationship question. Question: My boyfriend and I were living in the same city for five months before he left….. 1200 miles away. I knew he would be leaving before we started dating, but we are pretty much perfect for each other. We decided to stay together while […]
I’ve been remiss in answering readers’ questions from Formspring. Let’s start to remedy that today! Question: My boyfriend and I broke up three times. This third time has been the longest. It’s been a week since we have been broken up. He said loves me a lot, but he needs time to flirt and to […]