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Episode 23: Becoming Mother Without Playing It Straight (feat. Psychoanalyst Karen Senecal)

 

New York City Sex Therapist, Dr. Richard Mills talks with Psychoanalyst Karen Senecal, who discusses her experiences as a lesbian and the non-biological parent in a “two mommy household.” She explains how many times she found herself questioning her legitimacy as a mother because she felt “othered” by the world and often quested by doctor’s community, community and the world. Going further she talks about the validity of being a parent to her children, as sometimes she was perceived as straight because she decided to stay home and raise them– being outed and feeling unsafe, struggling with fears of being verbally or physically assaulted one time in Pennsylvania.

Richard shares his own experiences where he also felt “othered” while raising his daughter, the death of a child, the future of LGBT parenting, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, gay marriage, discrimination against gays and lesbians, Chelsea Handler’s documentary on white privilege and its relationship to cis heterosexual privilege, the normalization of same sex parenting, lesbian Uhaling, lesbian dating, lesbian politics, stereotypes of butch vs. fem, lesbian slumber parties, the relaunch of the L Word: Generation Q, being a power lesbian like Ellen DeGeneres, Sam Smith coming out as non-binary, and other aspects of lesbian identity politics.

If you have a burning question, would like to be a guest on the podcast, or looking for individual and/or couples therapy, or Divorce Mediation visit www.LaikeRisingTherapy.com

To connect with Karen Senecal visit her at www.KarenSenecaltherapy.com

Today’s music by Chauncey Dandridge (AKA DJ Chauncey D) and Van Hechter  “53 Christopher Street” available on Spotify at  https://open.spotify.com/album/3xGRphlwlFtE2kf1FHLAm5

Episode 22: Quarantining with Sexual Style

This week New York City Sex Therapist Dr. Dick discusses his time in quarantine – feelings associated with being in isolation, ways to make it interesting, and change the experiential relationship with COVID-19.  He goes on to answer a series of questions – one listener from Brooklyn who is contemplating ending their marriage at the end of isolation, another listener in Chicago experiencing frustrations in her dating life due to COVID-19.  He goes on to address another listener in San Francisco who wonders if taking PrEP protects him from COVID and using a mask during intercourse will lower the risk of exposure, while a closeted teen from Road Island feels depressed and isolated – wondering what they should do with the feelings.

Music by Chauncey Dandridge (AKA DJ Chauncey D) and Van Hechter  “53 Christopher Street” available at  https://open.spotify.com/album/3xGRphlwlFtE2kf1FHLAm5

EP 21. Release of “53 Christopher Street,” Stake Knife Scandal at Winterland @ Pier 17 in NYC, COVID-19, and Bushy Amos Boylesque Tribute at Stonewall (feat. Special Guest Chauncey Dandridge)

This week Chauncey Dandridge (AKA DJ Chauncey D) returns to the Pod and talks about the collaborative single release of “53 Christopher Street” with Producer/Songwriter Van Hechter – how the song came to be, his journey recording in Canada, the international travel tour, and his recent stent in Facebook jail.  They discuss in impact of COVID-19 on New York and the gay community, how Dr. Dick almost faced a near death experience when he found a steak knife in his loaded tater tots at Winterland @ Peir 17 with Almost Dr. Scott, and a Bushy Amos boylesque tribute to Tori Amos and Kate Bush at Stonewall hosted by Matt Knife (NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED BECAUSE OF COVID-19)

EP 20. Pleasurable Prevention – PrEP Facts: Rethinking HIV and Sex (Conversations with Damon Jacobs)

This week, Sex Therapist Dr. Richard Mills has a candid conversation with Damon Jacobs – New York based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Author of two bestsellers “Rational Relating” and “Absolutely Should-less,” and PrEP advocate – speaks out about the stigma of HIV/AIDS, how Truvada has changed the way that we think about HIV exposure and STIs, the recent FDA approval of Descovy (an alternative to taking Truvada), how these wonder drugs have changed the way we experience sex, dispelling the myths of PrEP, and many other topics related to sex.  They also discuss the Facebook group “PrEP Facts: Rethinking HIV Prevention and Sex” that has grown to over 21,436 members, where individuals can ask questions, discuss their experiences with PrEP (Truvada and Descovy), and find peace of mind knowing that this little once daily pill has changed the way we live and experience sex in the 21^stCentury.  To find out more about Damon please visit http://damonljacobs.com

 

EP 19. Sometimes you can’t always get into the club (and questions from listeners)

This week, Sex Therapist Dr. Richard Mills talks about his recent annual gay slumber birthday party, recent restrictions on charging brokers fees in New York City, and a recent birthday celebration where he was not able to get into the club.  He also answers a question from one listener who is struggling with issues surrounding fertility, another’s reaction of finding out that their parents are swingers, one listener who struggles with being gay, a Christian and dating others who do not share his faith. And finally, another listener who expresses their love for “Talk Sex With D!ck.”

EP 18. Legendary (Conversations with the Co-Creator of Upcoming Reality Voguing TV Series on HBO Max)

This week Dr. Dick speaks with Shant Tutnjian, coCreator of “Legendary” – an upcoming HBO Max reality television series.  He explains the difference between scripted vs. unscripted reality television, the upcoming taping of Legendary, and his preparation to leave LA and embrace the New York winter elements, while taping the show.  Dr. Dick shares his dance skills, how he won his 7^thgrade dance competition, Star Search, his experienced rejection by his high school show choir,  and the possibility of becoming a professional voguer.  Shant discuss life in LA, dating in the city, growing up gay and Armenian, the Kardashians, sexual health, and working in the TV industry.

E17. Avoiding Fuck Boys – One Woman’s 2020 New Years Resolution

This week Dr. Dick takes you to Los Angeles (in Silverlake)—where he talks with one woman who talks about her New Year’s resolution to avoid Fuck Boys in 2020.  She defines what a Fuck Boy is, how to identify them, how to avoid them, and her resolution to become a bad ass boss bitch.  She explores her plan to take back her power as a woman, and a sure fire plan to avoid these players in 2020.

E16: Adventures W/ Sylvan Esso & Cher, Thanksgiving With the Parents, and A Few Questions From Listeners

This week I explore Sylvan Esso and Cher—how I learned that I’m not a fan of Madison Square Garden. I talk about my mother and fathers recent visit to NYC, in addition to answering a few questions from on listener who is struggling with the idea of being a part of their partners sexual fantasy, while another finds themselves struggles with separating themselves in their relationship.  Two other listeners wrote in about struggling during the holidays – one individual discusses struggling to cope with the anniversary of a breakup, while the other discusses a conflict of being in the closet during the holidays.

Ep15: Talking Sex With Molly Shea (AKA My Mother)

Molly Shea explores with Dr. Dick (her son) the recent visit to NYC, career as a writer (the three part book series, "Saving the Hen House"), her new blog ("Hen House Ladies") where she documents her and Rooster's (her husband) adventures across the United States – discusses what it was like raising Dr. Dick, how she’s managed to grow her Twitter following (now over 17K followers), and ability to keep her sex life thriving after 40+ years of marriage.  If after listening to this episode you would like to connect with Molly visit:  https://henhouselady.wordpress.com

E14: To Cut or Not To Cut — Conversations about Circumcision (Feat. Allison Joy Phillips)

Allison Joy Phillips who is currently with child, discusses the joys of being pregnant, her husband Hottie Toddie, and dives in with Dr. Dick on contemplating if she should or should not circumcise her child.  They explore what it means to be uncircumcised, the difference between snakes (those who’ve been circumcised verses those who are intact (AKA turtles).  They explore the history and myths of circumcision that has been used to deter masturbation.  If after listening to this episode you would like to connect with Alison please visit visit www.AllisonJoyPhillips.com