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News From New Moon, JT Jokes About In-Laws, and Oprah Asked to Apologize For Making Dr. Phil Famous

Molly — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:47:08 -0700

We've got the latest from New Moon, including sexy Kristen, the soundtrack's new release date, and Summit on Twitter. Plus, check out what Justin TImberlake has to say about his possible future in-laws and how Oprah responded when she was asked to apologize for introducing the world to Dr. Phil. All that and some Sex and the City 2 and Gossip Girl news, too! Watch PopSugar Rush now!

The Doctor Is In: Love and Sex With Dr. Drew, Part I

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0800

I don't think I've ever shared with you my admiration for Dr. Drew Pinsky, but I've got to say, he's one of my favorite television personalities - and let's be honest, he's pretty sexy too! While he is a physician first, he's made his expertise available to the public via Loveline, Celebrity Rehab, and now Sober House. His approach to helping people is the perfect combination of compassion and tough love, and I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with him about his new project, Sex . . . With Mom and Dad, where Dr. Drew helps families in need of guidance when it comes to the "taboo topic of sex."

In this two-part interview, you'll get to hear his opinion on sex, addiction, relationships, and how the world of dating has changed over the years. Tune in tomorrow for part two.

Why is it so important to talk to kids about sex?

There are multiple reasons. One, it gives parents a chance to shape their behavior and to communicate their values. Number two is, it diminishes the secrecy in a family system, which is always a bad thing. And ultimately, my hope is it'll give parents a chance to help kids examine how deeply embedded sexuality is in their emotional lives, and I think most parents are kind of sensitive to that.

To read more from this interview, read more.

Is it harder for you to talk to the kids or their parents about sex?

It's so different, it's pretty equal, they each have their own challenges. Sometimes it's the parents, when they're so rigid and resistant - I've got to say - sometimes it's the parents. Because the kids usually want to have the conversation, it's just awkward; they don't know how to initiate it, and we really help them break the ice.

What is the best piece of advice you received as a kid about sex?

I didn't receive any guidance or direction when I was a kid, and it was a very confusing time. After I became a physician, it became something I was attuned to. When I had an opportunity to do a radio show, the way I crafted the radio show was, I wished there was a place like that for me to go as a kid. Just having someplace to go with this is what I've always wanted to create for kids.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow to see the rest of my interview with Dr. Drew!

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The Doctor Is In: Love and Sex With Dr. Drew, Part II

DearSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I hope you all enjoyed part I of my exclusive interview with Dr. Drew yesterday, because I'm back to share part II with you today! There's a lot to cover so I'll get straight to the point - enjoy!

How has dating changed since you started Loveline 25 years ago?

Well the whole hookup culture has now become institutionalized. Before it was not so mainstream. One-night stands were considered relatively disdainful and problematic. Now it's considered the cornerstone of your social life.

What are some of the commonalities and differences between dealing with sex and addiction?

Prepare yourself because I'm going to talk for a couple of minutes about this! One is that sexuality and drugs and alcohol are reinforced in precisely the same part of the brain. So sexual addiction, sexual compulsion, and drug and alcohol addiction really biologically, are really very closely related. And they are also very much about trying to find solutions to emotional disregulation. We have such destroyed family systems in our culture today that people don't get what they need to develop a flexible capacity for emotional regulation. They look to the culture for solutions to that, and the kinds of solutions our culture offers them are drugs, alcohol, and sex; so sex becomes a drug in our culture, when in reality, it's not that, it's a very deeply embedded component of our interpersonal and our emotional life. And we've taken it away from that - we've just expunged it from all that. Not only that, the hookup culture is always an intoxicating experience - always. So it's fueling not only addiction, but substance abuse, and my constant question to college age kids is, well if that's such a cool thing that it needs to be the cornerstone of your social life, why the hell do you always have to be intoxicated? Why is it always an intoxicating experience? And what you find is, they're intoxicated because they are trying to, again, regulate their emotions, trying to suppress feelings, or medicate away feelings in order to tolerate the hookup culture, so it's deeply interconnected on many, many levels.

To hear more from Dr. Drew, read more.

What advice do you have for someone that is in a relationship with an addict?

Go to Al-Anon. Either get out or go to Al-Anon - those are your two choices. If you do neither of those, you are part of the disease and part of the problem.

So do you think a relationship can make it through an addiction?

Yeah, but I tell this to families all the time. If you do not go to a therapist and/or a 12-step program yourself, you are participating in the demise of the person you love. If you are not a part of the solution, you are a part of the problem. So to not do anything and expect the addict to get better, the addict will either A) not get better or B) the relationship will not survive.

What's your secret to having a successful relationship after 18 years of marriage?

Oh man, this is complicated, but I do have an opinion about it! I do believe that passionate connection - passionate attraction is important, but it's traitorous. And you have to be prepared, because often times what creates passion is the sickest part of one person connecting with the sickest part of another - so you have to be prepared to do something called process. You have to be prepared to go to therapy, get mental health services when you need to, and work things through - always make sure that you avail yourself of support. Commitment is the other thing - commit to stay in with the relationship, but don't expect things to change if you don't reach out for help. The best thing in the world is a passionate relationship with what we call process.

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DWTS Participant Louie Vito Rocks Dr. Dre Headphones

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:15:38 -0700

When he's not perfecting his rumba or two step moves on Dancing With the Stars with partner Chelsie Hightower, professional snowboarder Louie Vito can be spotted with his high-class headphones - the Beats by Dr. Dre - which offer amazing audio clarity and extra large speaker drivers for exceptional deep bass. A pair will cost you $300, although you can pick up the in-ear Beats by Dr. Dre for only $150. For those hefty prices, you better use them for more than just a stylish neck accessory!

Enjoy a Free 2-Liter Bottle of Diet Dr Pepper

YumSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:15:34 -0800

Guns N' Roses isn't releasing another album, but Dr Pepper fans can get themselves a free bottle of soda yet again.

To promote its "Nothing Diet About It" campaign, Dr Pepper is giving away coupons for free 20-ounce bottles and - get this - two-liter bottles of Diet Dr Pepper. Between now and March 31, go to the promotion website to choose your coupon, good for a free bottle through June 30. Hurry, before this deal falls flat!

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News From New Moon, JT Jokes About In-Laws, and Oprah Is Asked to Apologize For Making Dr. Phil Famous

Molly — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:45:00 -0700

Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew - Will You Tune In?

TresSugar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:13:37 -0700

VH1 has ordered eight episodes of a Celebrity Rehab spinoff that will attempt to clarify sex addiction, an oft-misunderstood illness. Much like the original, Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew will follow a group of people in Los Angeles who struggle with the very real addiction and its destructive side effects. VH1 really sells it with this seductive promo:

For addicts, sex isn’t even pleasurable, but rather a way to escape the pain of past loss, childhood trauma, abuse, and abandonment. Like many other addictions, their habits can cost them their jobs, their marriages, even their lives.

Well, I'm sold! Are you?

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Dr. Death In Heartwarming New Sitcom!

GiggleSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0700

And it's sure to be a hit! Actually, those crazy folks at This Just In think that what the world needs now is the thigh-slapping comedy of assisted suicide champ and recently-released-from-prison Dr. Kevorkian, aka Dr. Death. Not interested? What if I told you Dr. Spock from "Star Trek" fame would guest star? I knew it!

Dr. Phil and Oprah Don't Tweet in Real Time

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:20:43 -0700

It's already been four months since the queen of daytime television signed up to get her very own Twitter account, and now that she is quite the expert, Oprah Winfrey is sharing her Twitter habits with guests. When Dr. Phil stopped by the show last week, they both admitted to updating their profiles after they've already been somewhere - which is understandable considering the following of people they would have if they were live tweeting their whereabouts! Do you ever "fudge the truth" when tweeting?

Dr. Seuss Is Back With a Vengeance and Volumes of Books

babysugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:26 -0700

It's hard to be grinchy when you've got a cat in a hat who is willing to describe his green eggs and ham with such fervor and delight. Dr. Seuss brings magic to reading through his creative outlandish texts that will keep kids and their parents in stitches for a lifetime. Some of the lesser-known books have turned out to be some of my own tot's favorites. The way they keep reinventing themselves, these fun reads are sure to stay on bookshelves for generations to come. Check out some of the latest and greatest editions.

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