Body & Soul

First, Rush Limbaugh was shocked that Georgetown law students had sex (much less found time to). Then, just last week ...

Dear Stacy: My sister, “Sally,” is going through a separation. She and her husband of 19 years, “Tim,” split up ...

One of the questions most frequently asked by women is, “Why does my boyfriend/husband still masturbate when we have ...

Mourning the school lottery results; having a husband who chooses exercise over family time.

Sometimes it seems like there’s nothing better than taking a trip with that special someone, spending the day seeing ...

This week, Stacy Murphy offers more advice in answer to our interpersonal queries: Her status updates make his blood boil, and how to navigate your friends' new marriage.

There are more people talking about the value and sanctity of marriage than there are actually people standing before one another saying, “I do.” Recent studies that revealed that marriage rates were down in the United States — lower than they’ve ever been, in fact.

How do you tell your new partner that you have a disorder? Why do the holidays seem to reignite the passion among old flames? With a professional eye for our personal challenges, Stacy Murphy weighs in.

Greetings and welcome to 2012! I hope you have had a wonderful holiday and celebrated the New Year in your ...

Dear Stacy:

I am a working mom in her 30s. My marriage is strong. My family ties are good. I ...

Chrismahanukwanzakah is upon us once again, and regardless of your religious beliefs or cultural traditions, December can be a wonderfully ...

Dear Stacy,

My younger sister just announced that she is pregnant, following a short relationship with a guy she is ...

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we are reminded to give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives ...

Dear Stacy,

I am writing about something that happened several months ago, but it’s not getting any better, so ...

Phyllis Diller sure has an imagination, doesn’t she? “The best contraceptive for old people is nudity.” What was she ...

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My husband has lost his job. I have been doling out extra hugs, pats on the back, etc ...

For what seems like forever, I’ve been working to raise awareness about the alarming increase in STDs in the ...

Dear Stacy: First the good news: we got engaged! Now the bad news: both sets of parents are already starting ...

Living in D.C. is a lot like living under a rock and living in the public eye, all at ...

Stacy Notaras Murphy answers readers' questions about love and relationships.

Bridget Belfield picks her favorite recipes from health food blogs.

Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago Relationship therapist practicing in Georgetown. Her website is TherapyGeorgetown.com. This column is meant for entertainment only, and should not be considered a substitute for professional counseling. Please send your relationship questions to stacy@georgetowner.com.

Dr. Dorree Lynn, PhD, is a psychologist and life coach in Georgetown and author of Sex for Grownups: Dr. Dorree Reveals the Truths, Lies, and Must-Tries for Great Sex After 50. She is AARP’s Media “Sexpert” and has been featured on ABC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News and VH1. Visit her website: DrDorreeLynn.com.

Swedish cuisine is the ultimate “nouvelle” cuisine. It is simple, fresh, and is naturally local and seasonal. It’s elegant, yet down-to-earth, which is also a perfect description of the Swedish people, and even Swedish design.

Stacy gives relationship advice for wives of gamers and those affected by recession.

Growing up should be fun. It should be exciting to get old, if for no other reason than it gives us an opportunity to cut loose with nothing to lose. There’s no reason why we can’t look sexy, even if we’re faking it. We still feel sexy. We still think about sex. We still enjoy having sex! There is no rule that says you have to be old just because you’ve gotten older!

Dear Stacy:

My wife and I have separated after 12 years of marriage. We have done the whole couples counseling ...

“You might bend down to pick up a pen and hurt your back, but that’s not why you hurt your back,” says Sung Up Hong. “There is a history and a reason behind that problem with deeper roots than what you see and feel on the outside.” That is the goal of acupuncture, says Hong, a third-generation licensed acupuncturist: to find the root cause of the problem and treat the patient holistically.

In April of 2009, Elizabeth Petty was diagnosed with breast cancer. She began eating a raw food diet and, now cancer free, has merged her career with her lifestyle, creating a platform to raise awareness of this remarkable, beneficial approach to health.

Dear Stacy,

I find myself in an awkward situation. My stepbrother (my stepmom’s son) is getting married to a wonderful woman and my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled. The problem? She is turning into a bit of a bridezilla

Spring is the time of year I make an assessment of my life, my achievements, my mistakes, and how my ...

Hi Stacy, I was in a very intense relationship on and off for nearly eight years with a woman who ...

The Harvard study found that, “dietary fiber may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases,” published ...

Dear Stacy,

I have been married six years and have two kids: a daughter who is four and a son ...

We have all heard the cautions to avoid processed foods—those grocery items with long, incomprehensible ingredient lists. However, the ...

I love soups… Warm… Filling… Comforting… Psychologically Satisfying. What could be better right now than curling up with a hearty ...

Yes, you read that correctly! People always say communication is the key to improving your relationship, but clearly, that’s ...

Dear Stacy:

I have been dating the same woman for two years. We’re both about to turn 30 and ...

People are more successful at achieving their New Year’s Resolutions than widely believed. In fact, a study found the ...

Dear Stacy:

I’m a 56-year-old divorcee dating an about-to-be 66-year-old widower. We have been dating for nearly a year ...

Wanna know a secret? Grownups, even some very grownup grownups, are playing...with sex toys! In fact, for couples and ...

The social butterflies among us are very fortunate in some ways. They’re often out and about, meeting new friends ...

Dear Stacy:
My girlfriend is pressuring me to get married, and I don’t know what to do. We’re both 28 and have been dating exclusively for five years. She is the love of my life, but I just don’t see the need to get married, at least not yet. Both her parents and mine are divorced—less than amiably—and I always promised myself I wouldn’t get into that situation. My girlfriend and I each have our own places but spend most nights together. I think moving between houses is kind of fun, but she hates it. We have all the commitments of a married couple—holidays, vacations, friends in common—but without the messy issues of combining households and finances (which she’s not so good at, by the way). I don’t want to ruin a good thing by forcing myself down the aisle. How can I explain this without sounding like a commitment-phobic jerk? So far, I’ve avoided the issue as much as I can.

Halloween can trip up even the most conscientious dieter. Last year, this happened to a client who had lost and kept off 20 pounds successfully. The Halloween trap caught her by surprise. She bought several bags of Snickers, her favorite candy bar, and began a binge that didn’t end until the candy was gone – long before Trick or Treating even began! That brought her up a couple of pounds. The holidays came and before she knew it, she had gained almost ten pounds before winter was out.

The decision to see a therapist can be a hard one to make, as I discussed in my last column, “It’s All In Your Head” (georgetowner.com/living). Once you’ve made that decision, the next challenge is finding the right therapist. How do you go about that?

Dear Stacy:
I am about to tell my parents about my new boyfriend, “Tom,” and I could really use your help. I’ll cut to the chase: I’m 26 and he’s 48. We met online, and he lives in southern Maryland.

The coming of fall is symbolized for each of us by different events and moments: the first turning of leaves, a bracing snap of cool air, rediscovering a favorite sweater, children returning to school, the palpable shortening of September and October days.

An estimated 20 percent of American couples do not sleep in the same bed. This is not necessarily a sign of a poor relationship. With age, people are willing to experiment and create their own comfort zones.

Life is messy and often confusing. Sometimes you’re up, and then you’re down. You have a plan, and ...

Dear Stacy: My wife is pregnant with our first child, due next spring. We just reached the 12-week milestone and ...

Inspire your taste buds (and educate your kids) with the help of D.C.'s culinary elite.

In a new column about psychology on the cutting edge, Renee Garfinkel muses on the sexiest color and sexiest hormone.

Is it okay to be in your 20s and still have a V card?

Married 32 years and no orgasm? There's a remedy for that.

It's hot! Add berries to your cereal, peaches alongside your salad or cucumbers on your sandwich for a cool, tasty treat.

Many people say that as they have aged, they have evolved new ways of being sexual. Instead of the super-stud, wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am sex of their youth, they have experimented with different permutations, positions and possibilities.

What happens when your new lifestyle as a parent feels like you signed up to be a servant?

In this issue of "Is the Price Right?" we found the best prices on summer skin goodies from Lush, Sephora, Blue Mercury and CVS.

Just ask dietitian Katherine Tallmadge: Avoiding water loss effects a huge improvement in athletic performance, increases energy levels and decreases recovery time.

Growing pains, a new lease on love (with a twist) and a marriage on the rocks. Georgetown Imago therapist Stacy Murphy comes to the rescue.

Who says you can’t teach an old kisser some new tricks?

For some, eating out is a special occasion. For millions of Americans, however, it’s a way of life. And it can present appreciable health problems.

Stacy Notaras Murphy is a licensed professional counselor and certified Imago relationship therapist practicing at the Imago Center of DC in Georgetown.

Georgetown is known for having many gems and specialty stores, and Alchimie Forever is not one to be forgotten. Located ...

Getting reliable nutrition or diet information is a challenge in today’s information super-highway. Katherine Tallmadge gives her picks of the thousands of diet books out there.

When we were little, our friends and social network influenced our choices, thoughts and behaviors. Has anything really changed since then?

Like most health information these days, there seems to be a great amount of confusion when it comes to vitamins.

While it’s not always advised to supplement with individual vitamins, it is important to eat a diet rich in ...

The coming of the holidays, for each of us, is symbolized by different events and moments: the first turning of ...