by Andrew Smiler | Apr 4, 2016 | Gender Roles, Parenting, Romantic Relationships, Social Justice
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Now you’re a cliché, a stereotype. The 19 year old dad who isn’t there for his baby girl. The guy who is only as helpful as his last paycheck. It’s not what you wanted for your life, but it’s exactly where you are. At least you’ve...
by Andrew Smiler | Apr 1, 2016 | Sexuality, Social Justice, Violence
This we know for sure: actor Shia LaBeouf completed a piece of performance art at a Los Angeles gallery for five days in February 2014. Audience members became participants. He told audience members they could each sit alone with him in a private room; he would remain...
by Andrew Smiler | Mar 31, 2016 | Media, Sexuality
NSFW: This article contains adult themes and frank discussion of human sexuality and health.* Jim came to me for therapy because he was having a hard time getting it up during sex. I asked him what he thought was causing the problem, and he said it was porn. He told...