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March 7, 2015
by Liz Dube,MA, MS, LMFT, CST

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Why 50 Shades Bombed- But Women Still Want To Be Taken

March 7, 2015 07:55 by Liz Dube,MA, MS, LMFT, CST  [About the Author]

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Ok, so 50 Shades the movie bombed compared to the success of the book trilogy. Critics basically said it was cheesy, the sex scenes were unsatisfying, and there was no spark between the two actors. So did it bomb because of the way it was made or the story-line? Whatever the reason it has been a great opportunity to get a very common fantasy out there in mainstream media for women and men of all walks of life. [More]

February 24, 2015
by Candice Hopper-Owrey, Psy.D, LPC

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50 Shades of Controversy: Professionals Weigh In on 50 Shades of Grey

February 24, 2015 07:55 by Candice Hopper-Owrey, Psy.D, LPC  [About the Author]

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Whips. Blindfolds. Handcuffs... These were the Valentines Day gifts presented between couples around the world this year. The movie, Fifty Shades of Grey, was released in theaters February 13. This movie is based on a novel that has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism (BDSM) is the unique theme in the book and movie. [More]