Judy Kuriansky, PhD

Judy Kuriansky, PhD, clinical psychologist, sex therapist and adjunct faculty, Columbia University Teachers College, New York City. She is the author of five books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship (Alpha). DrJudy.com

Getting People to Open Up to You
Mental Health

Getting People to Open Up to You

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 23, 2013

Much research demonstrates the physical and psychological benefits of social support—not surprising since we all know from personal experience how…

Expanding Your Circle of Friends

Expanding Your Circle of Friends

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 15, 2013

Two tickets to your favorite opera just fell into your lap, but no one you know shares your passion for…

The Brighter Side to Mental Illness: Creativity

The Brighter Side to Mental Illness: Creativity

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 10, 2013

If you suffer from a mental illness, there’s no getting around it—life is more of a struggle. Depression, bipolar disorder,…

Psych Yourself Up to Stand Out

Psych Yourself Up to Stand Out

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | December 21, 2012

Surely you know that you’re good at something—whether your talent runs to cooking, crocheting, leading a corporation or counseling confused…

How to Break Bad News (and When to Hold Your Tongue)

How to Break Bad News (and When to Hold Your Tongue)

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | October 17, 2012

You spotted a friend’s husband dining by candlelight with another woman. The letter you opened by mistake said that your…

When It’s Good to Be Submissive

When It’s Good to Be Submissive

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | September 19, 2012

You hear it everywhere. In book clubs, boardrooms, locker rooms, PTA meetings and parties…women can’t stop talking about the book…

Three Little Words Never to Use

Three Little Words Never to Use

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | August 8, 2012

Remarks made with the best of intentions may unwittingly cause hurt feelings. Here are common words to avoid... TRY. Telling…

Make Peace with Your Mirror

Make Peace with Your Mirror

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | August 7, 2012

Do you constantly check your reflection, bemoaning those wrinkles or wide hips? Hypercritical inspection can lead to self-loathing and social…

Overcoming the Urge to Splurge

Overcoming the Urge to Splurge

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | August 2, 2012

Shop till you drop may sound fun and funny -- but compulsive overspending is no joke. Warning signs: Hiding purchases…

The Perfect Vacation for You
Travel

The Perfect Vacation for You

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | July 24, 2012

Vacations can cause more pressure than they relieve -- unless you size up beforehand what you need. Consider your... Stress…

Surprising Facts About Vibrators and Who Uses Them

Surprising Facts About Vibrators and Who Uses Them

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | March 16, 2012

Studies Show that Vibrators Help Many to More Satisfying Relationships It’s not something that most people talk about, but behind…

Helping a Loved One Recover from Heartbreak

Helping a Loved One Recover from Heartbreak

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | February 8, 2012

Surely your heart aches, too, when someone close to you is suffering from lost love. Maybe it’s a friend who…

Right Way to Give Advice

Right Way to Give Advice

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 3, 2012

Unless it is carefully worded, advice can offend. What's hurtful, what's helpful... Hurtful: "You should." If you tell your sister…