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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Sex Talk Sex Toys From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality Last Sunday the New York Times ran a 3.500 word article, titled A Girl's Nude Photo, and Altered Lives, which was a mostly un-hysterical consideration of some of the legal and social ramifications of teenagers sending naked pictures of themselves, or each other, to each other. The word shame appeared once. I can't think of a better example of how shame works, and while you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't experience some shame around their sexuality, you will be equally challenged in finding people willing to talk openly about it in public. ~ Cory Sex and Shame Sexual shame refers to are all the ways we come to feel that who we are as sexual beings (including how we think about sex, our sexual beliefs and values, our sexual desires, and our sexual behaviors) are wrong, broken, fundamentally bad, or even evil. This article explores where sexual shame comes from, how it impacts our sex lives, and whether or not sexual shame ever a good thing. See More About:  sexual shame  sexual embarrassment  Dealing with Feelings of Shame Around Sex Working through or with feelings of sexual shame isn't something that happens quickly or easily. But it can be done, and you can start anytime, whether your alone or partnered, happy with your sex life or not. Here are eight things you can do to start addressing your feelings of sexual shame. See More About:  sexual shame  sex how tos  Oral Sex Problem Hi! I have a problem with oral sex, I was forced many years ago to have oral sex with a man, and now I have a problem performing it on anyone else. I would love to get past all this and be able to please my man now, is there any way of you helping me?My response... See More About:  sexual assault  oral sex  sex advice Sexuality Ads Sexual Relationships Men and Women Women Sexual Therapy Women Sexual Health Featured Articles Sex Tips: Putting on a One Person Show Follow Me on Twitter! Sex Definitions: Sexual Surrogacy Sexuality E-Course: Weekly Sex Position 9 Weeks to Better Sex Raised Kneeling Sex Position   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Cory Silverberg Sexuality Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Sex? Sex How Tos All About Orgasms Sex Toys 101 Sex Positions Pictures Advertisement