Media appearances By Gracie Landes
I welcome inquiries from journalists. I'm happy to answer your questions, especially to debunk myths about love, sex, relationships and family These most basic aspects of life are fascinating, especially when you look at them through sociological, political and historical lenses. Having worked closely with journalists before becoming a therapist, I appreciate how helpful it is to get a quick, well reasoned response to a question. If I don’t agree with a premise you’re testing, I promise to give you solid, interesting reasons why. Sometimes my answers lead to future stores. … Below are some links to things I’ve said to journalists, such as:
WHY YOU Shouldn’t fake an orgasm
“Faking it leads to a disconnect with your bodily sensations and perceptions, and that disconnect can make orgasm more difficult to achieve since you need to focus and be present in order to climax. Many people can sense when their partner is faking it, and this can lead to a lack of trust in your relationship. Remember that your partner wants to please you, not worry about whether or not you’re pretending.”
on powerful men who MASTURBATE in public
“During solo masturbation, a man can think what he wants, without having to relate to another person, explain, adjust or negotiate. Making it public changes the dynamic -the man who masturbates in public is sending a message that he doesn’t have to follow the rules. Making someone watch you masturbate is lower-risk than other forms of sexual assault — and less likely to lead to consequences. Offenders use the element of surprise to catch their victims off guard. The act is so incongruent with normal public behavior that most victims don’t know how to respond. While a few will say something, most just try to escape.”
Dr. Stephen Snyder, Gracie Landes (center) and entertainment reporter Robin Milling at a talkback with the audience following a performance of the off-Broadway hit STRAIGHT The Play
Call in to The Brian Lehrer Show - WNYC on Deciding When to End Therapy (minute 11:10)
Do men really exaggerate their number of sexual partners? quoted in CNN article
Men Masturbate in Public to Send a Message: quoted in the NY post
These couples prove love can conquer culture clashes: quoted in New York Post article
Shy Women Can Still Have Great Sex : article on Popular Science LadyBits blog
How to Deal with Someone Who's Selfish in Bed: interview on Bustle.com
NYC Women: stop sending us penis pics! quoted in NY Post article
10 Common Reasons for a Sexless Marriage quoted in Huff post article
6 Of The Most Common Sexual Fantasies, According To Sex Therapists quoted in Huff post article
How to Deal with Incompatible Sex Drives quoted in marriage.com article
17 Things You'll Understand If You've Ever Been In A Situationship: quoted on Aplus
Four Reasons You Should never Fake an Orgasm: quoted in article on Everyday Health website
13 Things You Need to Know About Sex in Your 40s: quoted in Readers Digest article
What all New Yorkers whine about to their shrinks: quoted in New York post article
How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: quoted in post on Fatherly parenting blog
8 Lies About Sex You Need To Stop Believing, According To Sex Therapists: quoted in Huffington Post Divorce blog
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex Therapy (But Were Afraid to Ask) quoted in article Huffington Post Divorce blog
Seven Actually Useful Pieces of Bedroom Advice for Couples : quoted in article Huffington Post Wellness blog
Six Things People Complain about in Sex Therapist's Offices : quoted in Huffington Post Wellness blog
Nine Things You Should Avoid Doing During Intimacy : quoted in bustle.com article
Nine Ways to be More Romantic in Your Relationship When You Can't Afford Date Night : interview on Bustle.com
Seven Ways to Save your Sexless Marriage : Huffington Post / Divorce blog
Ten Ways to Make Your Bedroom Sexier: quoted in article on Fox News Helath
Marriage Sabbatical : television segment and write up on WCBS TV news
Subscription Sex Toy Services on the Rise : quoted in blog post on ABC news
Love Contract : television segment and write up on WCBS TV News
Marriage Contracts : radio interview with Gil Gross on Talk Radio 910 KKSF
Building a practice in New York City" podcast interview with Steve Walfish for The Practice Institute
The Mighty M Word : radio interview with Georgette Pierre on masturbation
Complex Simplicity : radio interview with Georgette Pierre on dating and sex
