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“The New Talk” Talking to your kids about sex BYU CEU Presentation

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

This presentation is of Dr. Hughes at BYU for a CEU lecture during the Alumni Series. This same lecture has been done during a few 5th Sunday's in various wards. If you are interested in having this presentation at your ward, email us and we'll get it on the schedule. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsf5eepaCNg&feature=youtu.be

Meeting with Publisher

June 5, 2017June 5, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

Today I met with my book publisher, Cedar Fort Publishing. I'm very impressed and looking forward to continuing a long relationship with them. December 17th can't come fast enough! The editor will be looking over my book next month. I'm grateful to be working with such a professional team.

Upcoming Presentation by Dr. Hughes

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

Dr. Hughes will be presenting at BYU on "The New Talk" which will address the new way that parents need to be talking to kids about sex. The old talk was failing them and this new approach to the topic will help be a life preserver throughout their lives and relationships!

Menstrual cycle, birth control, pregnancy, and sexual desire

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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Couples often wonder why female sexual desire fluctuates during the menstrual cycle, the use of birth control, and while pregnant. There are many factors that contribute to this, however in this post I will only talk about the hormone shifts and leave contextual and psychological factors to another post. Women experience more sexual desire leading up to and during ovulation…

Breastfeeding and Sexual Desire

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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I am asked quite frequently about the impact that breastfeeding has on female sexual desire. Many women feel like something is wrong with them or that they will not ever return to their normal sexual selves. While it is common to feel this way, the reality is that once nursing ends they will most likely experience a return of their…

Book Cover

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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Yesterday I had a fun time emailing back and forth with my publisher's design team deciding the final touches to the book cover for You, Me, & We. Kinsey did an amazing job creating a book cover that would convey all of the aspects of my book into one graphic. There is a lot of symbolism with the artwork on the…

What is Male Ejaculate Made of?

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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The male ejaculate is pretty amazing. God has designed men to produce components that exist within the male ejaculate not only for fertilization of the female egg, but to survive the journey. It's miraculous when you know the lengths that the sperm has to go through in order to get to the egg. Most people think that the entire male…

Vaginal Lubrication VS. Discharge

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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Lets face it, there is a lot of confusion about vaginal fluids (where they come from, if they are indicators of sexual arousal, and what is normal). These are all good questions that deserve clear and correct answers. After all, it's your body. This post is to clear up some of the confusion. First, let me say that the glands…

How an erection occurs and is maintained

February 24, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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An erection begins with some form of arousal stimulus (physical, emotional, or cognitive). The brain produces a chemical that tells the body to increase the blood vessels bringing blood to the penis and decrease the vessels taking blood away. As the smooth muscles of the corpora cavernosa relax, the blood entering the penis through the cavernous artery fills all the space…

The clitoris is larger than you think

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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The clitoris is actually a lot larger than most people think. Mary Roach, a sexuality researcher, says the part of the clitoris that you can see with the naked eye is only 1/10th of the size of the clitoris. The remainder is located inside the body. The clitoris has been compared to the penis as it is made up of…

LDS Sex Positive Quotes

February 15, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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I thought it would be fun to compile a list of sex positive quotes by prophets and general authorities. We need to echo these quotes so that our culture can change to be more sex positive and open about sexuality. My favorite quote is the one I included from Boyd K. Packer. There are three parts that stand out to…

Last Chance

February 11, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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Dr. Hughes' first book What Your Parents Didn't Tell You about Sex will only be for sale a little while longer. The publisher of Dr. Hughes' new book, You, Me, and We, has decided it is best to stop selling copies until after the release of You, Me, and We in December. So if you haven't gotten a copy yet or need a…

Book Title “You, Me, and We”

January 29, 2017January 29, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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I have been working with Cedar Fort Publishing on the title of my book. It has been an enjoyable process to see how an excellent professional publishing company goes through the creative process of publishing. The editorial board, acquisitions editor, and I have explored many different titles and subtitles. It looks like we've found our winner! The title will be You,…

“The New Talk” Talking to Your Kids about Sex

January 9, 2017January 13, 2017 by covenantsextherapy

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The other day I was asked by one of my colleagues a very important question that's on the minds of any good parent. She wanted to know when she should talk to her kids about sex and what she should say. Even more, she asked me how she could address this topic in such a way that she could begin…

Benefits of a Healthy Sexual Relationship

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 by covenantsextherapy

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Most people want the sexual relationship they have with their significant other to be one of the most cherished parts of life. It is common knowledge that sexual intimacy brings pleasure and connection to a relationship, but many who are sexually dissatisfied or who want to build a stronger relationship have a desire for more understanding of this topic. Many…

Sexual Satisfaction and the Impact on Marriage

February 8, 2016 by covenantsextherapy

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Sexual Satisfaction and the Impact on Marriage Staying together for the long-term creates comfort and loyalty. There is no surprise that spending time with your spouse can bring a lot of happiness, but for a lot of couples this also brings a stale sex life. Is frequent sex a needed routine? A new study by the Society for Personality…