The following is a comment I made on Mormon Mommy Blogs. I welcome a discussion on the comments being made regarding addiction. I do not wish to stir any controversy. With that being said, I feel it is important to point out that one of the common denominators current research is finding when they study sex addicts is that 77% of them come from what they deem “rigid” families. Rigidity meaning there is little room for behavior, thoughts or communication... Read more

The following site that the church has come out with to help combat pornography addiction was just brought to my attention:Combating Pornography Read more

Check out my following article on Mormon Mommy Blogs: Understanding Addiction within the LDS Community: by Natasha Parker, LCMFT http://www.mormonmommyblogs.blogspot.com/ Read more

I have asked my Bishop about oral sex, and he advised me that it is not considered sinful. I have heard from other members who asked other Bishops the same question, and gotten the same answer. It is my experience that some women enjoy oral sex very much. I once had a girlfriend who enjoyed giving oral sex so much, that she was the one who usually initiated it. Unfortunately, my wife of 15 years does not want to even... Read more

The following exercise is meant as a “date night” for married couples where both are willing to be engaged. It is not useful if one feels coerced or guilted into doing it. It is also not useful if there is any type of abuse occurring within the relationship. The goal of the exercise is to engage in conversation- it is not meant as an exercise that ends or culminates in sex or orgasm. Create a safe, calm and romantic space... Read more

I have a question concerning the money. If the husband is not living at home why should he be giving the whole paycheck? What he said (let him come home to get the money) was wrong but he needs money and has to support himself as well. Yes, of course he should have money to meet his own needs. My concern was more around the sense he was trying to use money as a manipulation tool to get his wife... Read more

I have been reading your blog for the last few days and I’ve gotten some really good information. I think it’s a great resource thanks.I have some questions about some things that go along with attraction. I know some of these may sound petty or even wrong but they are real issues with me.Recently I’ve been in contact with a girl by means of the internet. We haven’t met but plan to soon. I like her a lot. She has... Read more

You’ll remember that I held a drawing in February for those who signed up for the email subscriber of my blog. I would like to share (with permission) the following emails that ensued between the winner and I. I am very grateful that she is willing to share her story with me and with the readers of this blog. The winner’s writing is in blue font and mine in black. I cannot emphasize enough the courage it takes to be... Read more

I am recommending the following American Girl books for pre-adolescent and even young adolescent girls (10 and up). Great resource for parents and girls to help bridge any communication and education gaps: – The Care & Keeping of You– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Starting Middle School– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Understanding her Family– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Boys– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Friendship Troubles– A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money–... Read more