Relationships. They're what define us in many ways. Our intimate relationships are the source of our greatest pleasures and our greatest pain. Dr. Laura Berman has been working as a sex educator and therapist for 18 years and is considered a thought leader in her field. Read along as she shares insights to get you in the mood for love, sex, self-discovery, and reconnecting with your partner. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:28:02 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/35021/3-ways-to-sleep-better-together/ From blanket-hogging to snoring, our mates can keep us awake well into the wee hours of the morning. While sleeping together can create intimacy and bonding, it can also lead to cranky, sluggish couples who need more zzz's. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:11:39 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/34495/how-sex-addiction-is-affecting-your-life/ This month, gossip blogs and celebrity magazines were rocked with the news that Californication star David Duchovny checked into rehab for sex addition. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:38:18 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/34367/dating-after-a-breakup-4-things-you-must-know/ After a significant relationship ends, or even more you've been through a divorce, the idea of jumping back into the dating world can be overwhelming and intimidating. This is especially true if you are single parent, or if you have been out of the dating game for a long time. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:53:19 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/34085/the-5-office-romance-rules-you-need-to-know/ Welcome to the sometimes wonderful, often awful, world of dating in the workplace. Whether you have a crush on a higher-up or an inkling for a intern, mixing business and pleasure is almost never a good idea. But, let's face it, sometimes inner office hijinks can be irresistible -- so here's how to make sure you make it through a workplace rendezvous unscathed. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:13:00 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/31100/3-signs-that-your-man-is-cheating/ How do you know if you are dating a cheater? You don't need to be a private eye to suss out these warning signs. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:30:12 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/31005/the-secrets-your-partner-is-keeping-from-you/ Have you ever wondered what secrets your significant other is keeping from you? Even the most committed, honest partners often have one or two secrets they keep from their loved ones. So what are the most common secrets men and women keep from each other? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:59:22 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/30077/3-red-flags-that-youre-headed-for-a-breakup/ When it comes to breaking up, hindsight is 20/20. But wouldn't it be nice if you could tell that you and your partner were headed for a falling out before it happened? Fortunately, you can predict a break up. And with just a little bit of tweaking, you can get back on track and rescue your relationship before it hits the rocks. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:55:54 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29585/why-he-wont-propose/ Wedding season is upon us, and as you watch excited friends and family members scurry down the aisle, you might be wondering: When will it be my turn to tie the knot? Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:02:24 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29516/the-wrong-kind-of-role-playing/ When you act insincerely in your relationship, such as by crying and refusing to reveal why, acting weaker than truly are, or causing a scene just for the attention and drama it creates, you are cheating you and your partner out of an authentic, lasting connection. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:47:46 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman http://health.yahoo.com/experts/sexualhealing/29402/changing-a-childs-gender-with-hormones/ Would you allow your child to choose to be a man or a woman? A hospital in Boston might be doing just that. Doctors at the Children's Hospital in Boston are performing hormone-blocking treatments on young boys and girls who are struggling with gender identity. These hormone treatments block the onslaught of puberty, allowing the children to reach maturity before deciding whether or not they want to undergo a sex change. These treatments do not actually constitute a sex change, rather they give patients more time to decide whether or not they want to transition to the opposite sex. Wed, 28 May 2008 20:15:27 -0800 Dr. Laura Berman