Press Highlights Include:
The NY Daily News
Article by Gina Salamone, November 2008
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Pregnancyandbaby.com
Birthing Tips from the Experts
Article by Amy Levine, November 2008
You know what it takes to get pregnant, and that at some point you’ll be caring for a newborn. But, it’s the step in between—GIVING BIRTH—that can include shocking, scary, or simply funny experiences that moms-to-be don’t always know they’ve signed up for. Here’s what you need to know about birthing your baby into this world from experts who have seen it all.
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Univision.com
El mítico
Punto-G
¿Hay evidencia médica de que
exista?
Article by María Elena Venant, November 2008
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Univision.com
Castos,
pero infieles
¿Existe el adulterio sin sexo?
Article by María Elena Venant, October 2008
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TheDailyBeast.com
The Buzz Board, October 2008
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NewYorkTimes.com
The Moment Blog by Bonnie Fuller, October 2008
For the first time I was totally misquoted, and unfortunately it hasn't been corrected. It should say "The New York sexologist Amy Levine told me that a friend professed that since he and his wife weren’t going out to dinner so often and were staying in, they finally had time to have sex. It was an unexpected bonus in the downturn."
The word in the article that I never said was confided. Sometimes writers choose words they think make a more profound or salacious point. However, I take confidentialty very seriously and never would I tell anyone what someone told me in confidence whether they were a friend or a client. Bonnie was a sweetheart to talk with, and she was totally cool when I asked her to correct it. Guess it wasn't that important to someone in control of the keyboard.
SheKnows.com
Get Your Flirt On
Article by Margeaux Baulch, October 2008
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Dailybedpost.com
A Day in the Life of...a Sexuality Educator
Article by Em and Lo, September 2008
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Univision.com
Sexo: ¿es
bueno todos los días?
Opina tú también según tu
experiencia
Article by Gabriela Abihaggle, September 2008
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Pregnancyandbaby.com
Top 5 Pregnancy Sex Questions Answered
Article by Amy Levine, September 2008
As a certified sexuality educator, my latest mission is to give you the answers you want and deserve about sex during pregnancy. Scanning my personal sexuality library from ceiling to floor, it’s no wonder you’re craving to learn more. There’s minimal sex information available for moms-to-be. For some common Q & As and others no one’s writing about, read on. After all, we’re working with a time frame that expires the moment you deliver your little bundle.
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AOL.com
Love and Sex Myths from the Movies
Article by Mary Kearl, August 2008
Love means never having to say you're sorry. Making love is equivalent to being in love. Oh, and it also means really great sex. These are just a few of Hollywood's ideas about love and love-making, but how much truth lies in these beautiful, if not simplistic, messages? We discuss the top movie-made misconceptions about romance with noted love and sexual health experts.
Check out sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 17 of the article, and read what Amy has to say.
SheKnows.com
Hot Blooded
Article by Margeaux Baulch, August 2008
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SheKnows.com
Make Him Worship You
Article by Margeaux Baulch, June 2008
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AOL.com
Natural Libido Enhancers: Recharge Through...
Article by Mary Kearl, April 2008
If "No, honey, not tonight," sounds familiar, you or your partner may be one of the many women with a low libido. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 43% of women under age 60 have some type of sexual dysfunction, and decreased libido, or sexual appetite, is the most common sexual dysfunction. Find out what causes low libido in women and discover natural ways to recharge desire here.
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New York Family
The Talk
Feature Article by Carla Zanoni, February 2008
The subject of sex education can be fraught with confusion and concern--for parents, that is.
Here is some age-appropriate advice for bringing this sticky subject into the open.
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Self
All your Off-limits Sex Questions Answered
Feature Article by Marisa Cohen, September 2007
Does going off the Pill boost your sex drive? I stopped taking it after I broke up with my boyfriend, and I'm climbing the walls!
..."The anxiety about a dying partnership can diminish libido," says Amy Levine, founder of Sex Ed Solutions in New York City...
I just survived a breakup. How can I be less nervous when I'm with a new partner?
...With someone new everything--including his sexual health and his turn-ons--is foreign, Levine says..If you're worried about STDs, ask when he was last tested and if he's engaged in risky behavior..."Think back to high school, when you gradually rounded the bases" Levine says. "That can be sexy."...
I'm dating a slobbery kisser, but I don't want to crush his ego. Lost cause, or can I teach him?
..."Don't tell him what he's doing wrong!" Levine cautions. Instead say, "It makes me hot when you kiss me like this"...
It bothers me that my honey likes watching pornography occasionally. Why does it get to me, and what can I do about it?
..."It's natural to wonder why your partner wants to ogle other women when he has you," Levine says. "But some men like to see a variety of beautiful bodies. It doesn't mean he doesn't love yours."...
Women's Health
Know His Stuff
Feature Article by Steve Mazzucchi, September 2007
...To make your man's penis seem bigger, get on top, tilt your pelvis in the direction that feels most pleasurable, and push down for greater depth, suggests sexuality educator Amy Levine, founder of sexedsolutions.com...
Best Life
Book of the Dad: Thirty-Five Simple Rules for Surviving the Toughest 18 Years of your Life
June 2007
Rule 34...Normalize Conversations about Sexuality. Talking with your son about safe sex will probably elicit secret pride for both of you. Hell, you fondly remember your first furtive fumblings as you transitioned from boy to man. Your daughter, however, if another matter. You imagine her being a virgin forever. "The key is to make conversations about sexuality as common as other topics," says Amy Levine, a certified sexuality educator. She advises fathers to seek teachable moments when they can ask their daughters how they feel about various sexual subjects, based on television plot lines, news stories, and especially, experiences their friends are going through. Then dads can share their values and give facts or correct misconceptions where relevant. For instance, on the topic of becoming sexually active: While a dad might want to discourage it by stating his values, he can also explain the importance of using condoms. "It's important that daughters know their fathers will always be there to support and guide them, no matter what," says Levine...
Current Health 2 (for middle and high school students)
Everything Else You Wanted to Know About Sex...
but didn't know who (or how!) to ask
Feature Article by Meredith Matthews, April/May 2007
When you're learning about sexual health, getting good answers is important. "every question should be asked," says Amy Levine, a sexuality educator based in New York City. "If your source doesn't know the answer, [he or she] can research the topic and get back to you. Or, you can look up the answer together."
For starters...If your teacher has an anonymous-question box, use it; if not, ask about starting one. (Just remember your school may have rules about what teachers can and can't say.) Levine offers tips for asking questions without feeling awkward:
Power Up. Know that you have a right to this information. "You deserve answers to your questions," she explains.
Pick an adult you trust. This could be a parent or another relative, a teacher, a religious leader, a doctor, or anyone in whom you can confide. "Feel them out" to determine their comfort level, Levine advises. If your source doesn't have the answer, ask him or her to help you find it.
Time it well. "Pick a time when he or she is calm and really has time to listen and respond," Levine notes. It could be when you're setting the table for dinner, riding in the car, or hanging out on a weekend afternoon.
Say how you feel. Acknowledging embarrassment--yours and your source's--helps take the edge off for you both. "Try saying, 'I feel awkward; how does this make you feel?" suggests Levine.
Be clear about your needs. "Whether you need a question answered or just need support, let your source know what you need," Levine says. Asking specifically for what you want improves your chances of getting it.
Keep talking. Look for other opportunities to continue the conversation, such as pointing out sexual situations in television shows you both watch. "The more you talk about it," observes Levine, "the more it'll be casual, convenient, and comfortable."
Feature Article by Logan Levkoff, M.S., February/March 2007
Hooking Up: Whatever Happened to Crushes?
...Unfortunately date rape, peer pressure, and other types of nonconsensual sex "are unfortunate realities of the society we live in" says Amy Levine, founder of sexedsolutions.com. "Parents shouldn't wait for these moments to appear, but should be proactive by sharing the information in advance, through reading a news story, watching a television show together, and then talking about what they've seen."
Jane
Feature Article by Kate Torgovnick December 2006-January 2007
Are You Cheating?
There are a million new high-tech ways to stray, but let's first define cheating.
...As sex educator Amy Levine points out, "People get jealous about their partner spending sexual energy on someone else."...
Newsday
Feature Article by Staff Writer Pat Burson, November 6, 2006
In an age when sex seems to be everywhere, parents must level with their kids early and often - and pass on their values
...You can't rely on your child's school to provide thorough sex education, either. The scope and nature of sex education taught in New York's 700 school districts is decided locally, state officials say. That means what children learn ranges from little to comprehensive, says Amy Levine, a sexuality educator in Manhattan and founder of sexedsolutions.com. Parents remain their children's first and best teachers, she says...
Time Out New York Kids
Feature Article by Sarah Robbins, September-October 2006
In an era of abstinence-only sex ed, here's where your kids can get the lowdown on the birds and bees.
...And New York City (though no longer considered a den of iniquity by most) is littered with teachable moments--whether you're on the subway, strolling by the Museum of Sex or walking past the Naked Cowboy in Times Square. "Everyday scenarios are a great way to start talking about sex," says Amy Levine, a certified sexuality educator. "If your six-year-old sees a pregnant woman on the subway, share a simple message about a baby growing in the woman's uterus for nine months." Or, on an afternoon jaunt near Houston Street, use a billboard of a scantily clad model as an opportunity to chat with your older child about body image and the media...
Men's Health
Feature Article by Lisa Jones and Matt Bean, April 2006
Men's Health
Feature Article by Yvonne Fulbright, July 2005
Why do women...
...take so long to orgasm? They don't--it's just you. Research has found women can easily stimulate themselves to orgasm within minutes. "Women ho masturbate tend to climax easily," says Amy Levine, a sex educator from New York. So encourage her.
Seventeen
Feature Article by Denise Maher, November 2005
How Not to Get Pregnant
