FYI: New Poll

Last updated on: June 7, 2011 at 2:10 pm By Natasha Helfer

Please take note of the new poll on my sidelines! Thank you. Read more

FYI: Erotica

Last updated on: June 7, 2011 at 1:17 am By Natasha Helfer

I get a lot of questions about erotic resources so here is a link I thought might be useful. 10 Movies to Spice Up your Sex Life Read more

Is my husband temple worthy?

Last updated on: October 15, 2012 at 12:00 am By Natasha Helfer

My libido is low. I’m on antidepressants and my hubby and I knew that this was a possible side effect when I started my treatment. Because my sex drive is so low, and his has not changed, he confessed he sometimes masturbates in the shower. Now he feels like he is not temple worthy. We love each other but this is becoming a sore spot in our marriage. How can we help each other? I am somewhat hesitant to answer... Read more

FYI: Prostrate Health

Last updated on: June 6, 2011 at 12:27 am By Natasha Helfer

Prostrate Treatment and Loss of Penile Length Read more

FYI: Natural Treatments for Depression

Last updated on: June 5, 2011 at 11:51 pm By Natasha Helfer

Along with traditional antidepressant medication, there are also other useful ways of treating depression. What I have found with numerous clients is that the higher the combination of treatments, the higher the positive effects (as well as longer lasting). The Best Natural Treatments for DepressionSt. John’s Wort for DepressionAvoiding the Return of Depression Read more

Race in the LDS church and mental health ramifications….

Last updated on: May 31, 2011 at 12:37 pm By Natasha Helfer

Check out my latest podcast on Mormon Stories addressing the mental health and relational ramifications of race related doctrines throughout the history of our church. Dustin Jones and the Lingering Legacy of the LDS Negro Doctrine Read more

FYI: Post-Heart Attack Depression

Last updated on: May 31, 2011 at 12:28 pm By Natasha Helfer

The Heart-Attack Depression Link Read more

FYI: Sacrament Talk

Last updated on: May 26, 2011 at 5:32 pm By Natasha Helfer

Several people have wanted a copy of my talk on Sunday so I thought I’d just post it here. We had a special service dedicated to visitors. So, my attempt was to discuss some of our fundamental beliefs as well as make it relevant to long term members as well. Forgive any formatting or spelling errors. Good morning, My name is Natasha Parker for those of you who don’t know me and I am very pleased to have the... Read more

Do I have a hyper active libido?

Last updated on: October 14, 2012 at 11:58 pm By Natasha Helfer

I am a 21 year old single Male and have been dealing with OCD for about 5 years now. I have recently discovered, by reading your blog, that my conditions perfectly fit the description of hyper active libido. I have struggled with masturbation for much of those 5 years and could not figure out why I could not stop. I do not view pornography, and consider that a blessing. However my drive keeps me committing that sexual action of masturbation... Read more

Quote of the Day

Last updated on: May 23, 2011 at 5:00 pm By Natasha Helfer

“The danger of focusing so much on trauma is that you develop the view that trauma is somehow the human condition, rather than occasionally a part of it.”Salvador Minuchin Read more