Joe Kort

Joe Kort Joe Kort is a doctor of clinical sexology and licensed clinical social worker www.joekort.com 685K on TikTok

I sat down with Sarah for a new episode of Psych and the City to talk about the realities of mixed-orientation marriages...
08/25/2025

I sat down with Sarah for a new episode of Psych and the City to talk about the realities of mixed-orientation marriages, where one partner is straight and the other is gay or bis*xual.

I also share my work on the concept of “Sides,” a term I introduced in 2013 to describe gay men who prefer non-anal s*xual expression. Together, we explore how these dynamics shape couples, identity, and intimacy, and why it’s important to challenge traditional assumptions around s*x and relationships.

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sides-and-mixed-orientation-marriages-with-dr-joe-kort/id1533100987?i=1000723172971

In Provincetown this summer I bought a painting of Bea Arthur as Dorothy on The Gold Girls. What I love about Provincet...
08/24/2025

In Provincetown this summer I bought a painting of Bea Arthur as Dorothy on The Gold Girls.

What I love about Provincetown is all the unique art by the local painters and artists. The Golden Girls -

The words we use are important – like saying and talking about s*xual health and not feeling embarrassed or guilty. For ...
08/22/2025

The words we use are important – like saying and talking about s*xual health and not feeling embarrassed or guilty. For more than 20 years, I was a s*x “addiction” therapist and there was no formal training around s*xual health. I helped clients understand what their traumas and out-of-control behaviors were, but I wasn’t able to help them understand what s*xual health meant. By changing the words we use when talking about s*x, we can help shift someone’s self-perception about their desires and their erotic orientation. The key is helping clients get rid of shame and the struggle they’re having around their s*xuality. Embrace who you are!

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-the-erotic-code/202209/the-important-intersection-mental-and-s*xual-health

Have you checked out my new line of shirts? Find T-shirts that are for Sides, gay men who don’t top nor bottom, that fit...
08/20/2025

Have you checked out my new line of shirts? Find T-shirts that are for Sides, gay men who don’t top nor bottom, that fits your style and wear it with pride. Tell your friends, too! Let’s walk side by side in our shirts proclaiming our identity. Support authenticity and self-expression.

valltees.com/collections/the-side-guys-collection

I see straight people! My clients always have included straight people, in fact, 75 percent of my clients are straight m...
08/19/2025

I see straight people! My clients always have included straight people, in fact, 75 percent of my clients are straight men, women and couples.

It’s National Couples Day! Let’s dive into the complexities of s*xual desire discrepancies between partners! Where do yo...
08/18/2025

It’s National Couples Day! Let’s dive into the complexities of s*xual desire discrepancies between partners! Where do you want to begin? In a Smart S*x, Smart Love podcast, I spoke with Certified S*x Therapists Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer Vencill, who talked about the differences between libido, s*xual desire and s*x drive. They provide some insights on how partners can navigate these differences and embrace diverse s*xual experiences. Let’s start the conversation!

joekort.com/dr-lauren-fogel-mersy-and-dr-jennifer-vencill-navigating-libido/

Midlife is the time to reclaim your life and take advantage of the “gay advantage!” Buck Dodson, a 40+ gay man and licen...
08/16/2025

Midlife is the time to reclaim your life and take advantage of the “gay advantage!” Buck Dodson, a 40+ gay man and licensed psychologist, encourages other gay men reaching midlife to address their unfinished business from the past, release themselves from perfectionism and overworking, and begin cultivating their superpowers so they can live life with ease, giving and receiving the love they want, and sharing their gifts with the world. How are you mastering life as a middle-aged gay man? Do you have unfinished business?

joekort.com/buck-dodson-on-how-do-you-master-midlife-as-a-gay-man/

I was thrilled to share my side guys story last month with a group of supporters in Provincetown, Massachusetts. East En...
08/15/2025

I was thrilled to share my side guys story last month with a group of supporters in Provincetown, Massachusetts. East End Books hosted a meet and greet and book signing for “Side Guys: It’s Still S*x Even if You Don’t Have In*******se: Non-Penetrative S*x Comes Out of the Closet,” a book I wrote and released last year about gay men who prefer side over top, bottom or vers. Many in attendance admitted they had not heard the term before and were glad to gain a new perspective, and maybe a new label that fits. The energy, openness and honesty were refreshing and inspiring. I would love to host a book signing and meet and greet for your group or bookstore. It was such an enriching experience to connect with so many gay men and learn from each other. Let’s keep the momentum going and the movement growing! You can reach me at JoeKort.com.

08/13/2025

When it comes to open relationships, most couples want to jump straight into problem-solving.

But as therapist & author Tom Bruett shares on Smart S*x, Smart Love, skipping the step of differentiation—really exploring what each partner wants, doesn’t want, and fears—means you might be solving the wrong problem.

Differentiation isn’t just for decisions about kids, careers, or moving. It’s just as essential when navigating monogamy, non-monogamy, and s*xual desires.

🎧 Hear how slowing down, listening deeply, and understanding each other first can transform your relationship.

Full episode here: https://joekort.com/tom-bruett-build-a-rich/

I’ve been married to my partner for 32 years, and I admit we have no “secrets to success” you probably haven’t heard bef...
08/12/2025

I’ve been married to my partner for 32 years, and I admit we have no “secrets to success” you probably haven’t heard before … open and honest communication – especially during the tough times; understanding and accepting what we like and don’t like and respecting these differences; patience – and lots of it; establishing relationship boundaries, maintaining them and adjusting them consensually as needed; and always appreciating and supporting each other. During this week – National Resurrect Romance Week – let’s share our secrets to a successful relationship. How do you keep the romance flowing?

joekort.com/your-marriage-can-last-ask-40-experts/

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