Drjoekort
@drjoekort.bsky.social
Dr. Kort is a sex and relationship therapist and recently published a book for gay men called “Side Guys“ where he talks about coining the term “side” and sides share their personal stories www.joekort.com
Join Veronica Lujic, LLMSW, for an insightful webinar where she breaks down the realities of non-monogamy: the communication it requires, the boundaries that support it, and the meaningful opportunities it can offer.
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join Veronica Lujic, LLMSW, for an insightful webinar where she breaks down the realities of non-monogamy: the communication it requires, the boundaries that support it, and the meaningful opportunities it can offer.
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
Conversion therapy is an attempt to make someone go from gay to straight. It is impossible!
It is illegal and unethical for licensed therapists to conduct this therapy, however, religious leaders have no sanctions and are doing it with adolescents.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7331409490811653422
It is illegal and unethical for licensed therapists to conduct this therapy, however, religious leaders have no sanctions and are doing it with adolescents.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7331409490811653422
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Conversion therapy is an attempt to make someone go from gay to straight. It is impossible!
It is illegal and unethical for licensed therapists to conduct this therapy, however, religious leaders have no sanctions and are doing it with adolescents.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7331409490811653422
It is illegal and unethical for licensed therapists to conduct this therapy, however, religious leaders have no sanctions and are doing it with adolescents.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7331409490811653422
Read my latest article on Psychology Today about family cutoffs and estrangement.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
Estrangement, Compassion, and Coming Home
Personal Perspective: Repairing a painful family relationship is often more challenging than ending it—but in my case, it was the more rewarding path.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Read my latest article on Psychology Today about family cutoffs and estrangement.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Today is an opportunity to slow down, express gratitude, and connect with the people who matter most. Whether you’re surrounded by loved ones or taking time for yourself, I hope you find moments of peace, warmth, and appreciation.
Today is an opportunity to slow down, express gratitude, and connect with the people who matter most. Whether you’re surrounded by loved ones or taking time for yourself, I hope you find moments of peace, warmth, and appreciation.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Today is an opportunity to slow down, express gratitude, and connect with the people who matter most. Whether you’re surrounded by loved ones or taking time for yourself, I hope you find moments of peace, warmth, and appreciation.
Today is an opportunity to slow down, express gratitude, and connect with the people who matter most. Whether you’re surrounded by loved ones or taking time for yourself, I hope you find moments of peace, warmth, and appreciation.
November is National Adoption Month — a time to recognize the families formed through adoption and the emotional journeys that come with it.
Learn more or schedule an appointment at crsh.com.
Learn more or schedule an appointment at crsh.com.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
November is National Adoption Month — a time to recognize the families formed through adoption and the emotional journeys that come with it.
Learn more or schedule an appointment at crsh.com.
Learn more or schedule an appointment at crsh.com.
The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be hard.
This time of year, often brings up old family dynamics, unspoken tension, and expectations that can leave us feeling anxious or drained.
This time of year, often brings up old family dynamics, unspoken tension, and expectations that can leave us feeling anxious or drained.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be hard.
This time of year, often brings up old family dynamics, unspoken tension, and expectations that can leave us feeling anxious or drained.
This time of year, often brings up old family dynamics, unspoken tension, and expectations that can leave us feeling anxious or drained.
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are living in a time when anti-LGBTQ sentiment is on the rise. Laws and rhetoric targeting our community have created fear, isolation, and trauma for many.
Read my full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
Read my full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We are living in a time when anti-LGBTQ sentiment is on the rise. Laws and rhetoric targeting our community have created fear, isolation, and trauma for many.
Read my full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
Read my full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unde...
Do labels matter? We are exposed to so many new labels almost every day, so it should not seem strange for us to define ourselves differently as changes evolve. Coming out is a lifelong process and can be a testing ground for a newfound identity.
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do labels matter? We are exposed to so many new labels almost every day, so it should not seem strange for us to define ourselves differently as changes evolve. Coming out is a lifelong process and can be a testing ground for a newfound identity.
Join Veronica Lujic, LLMSW, for an insightful webinar where she breaks down the realities of non-monogamy: the communication it requires, the boundaries that support it, and the meaningful opportunities it can offer.
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join Veronica Lujic, LLMSW, for an insightful webinar where she breaks down the realities of non-monogamy: the communication it requires, the boundaries that support it, and the meaningful opportunities it can offer.
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
👉 Register here: crsh.com/2025/11/20/e...
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Joshua Grubbs, a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico, says pornography is not an addiction; it is a way to escape from other issues in your life.
www.joekort.com/joshua-grubbs-on-pornography-is-it-a-problem-or-an-addiction/
www.joekort.com/joshua-grubbs-on-pornography-is-it-a-problem-or-an-addiction/
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Joshua Grubbs, a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico, says pornography is not an addiction; it is a way to escape from other issues in your life.
www.joekort.com/joshua-grubbs-on-pornography-is-it-a-problem-or-an-addiction/
www.joekort.com/joshua-grubbs-on-pornography-is-it-a-problem-or-an-addiction/
Caring for my mother as she reaches the end of her life has opened my eyes to how difficult our system makes it for families without financial resources. When Medicaid isn’t an option and care facilities are too expensive, the responsibility often falls on loved ones.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Caring for my mother as she reaches the end of her life has opened my eyes to how difficult our system makes it for families without financial resources. When Medicaid isn’t an option and care facilities are too expensive, the responsibility often falls on loved ones.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMVdmcpY/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMVdmcpY/
“Having gay sex does not make you gay.”
That statement often surprises people, but it reflects an important truth about sexuality: behavior alone does not define orientation.
Read the full article, Having Gay Sex Does Not Make You Gay, on Medium: thegaystraighttalker.medium.com/having-gay-s...
That statement often surprises people, but it reflects an important truth about sexuality: behavior alone does not define orientation.
Read the full article, Having Gay Sex Does Not Make You Gay, on Medium: thegaystraighttalker.medium.com/having-gay-s...
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Having gay sex does not make you gay.”
That statement often surprises people, but it reflects an important truth about sexuality: behavior alone does not define orientation.
Read the full article, Having Gay Sex Does Not Make You Gay, on Medium: thegaystraighttalker.medium.com/having-gay-s...
That statement often surprises people, but it reflects an important truth about sexuality: behavior alone does not define orientation.
Read the full article, Having Gay Sex Does Not Make You Gay, on Medium: thegaystraighttalker.medium.com/having-gay-s...
The Washington Post recently featured my thoughts on mixed-orientation marriages in their October 9 issue.
You can read the full article here:
www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends/2025/10/09/mixed-orientation-lavender-marriage/?pwapi_token=
You can read the full article here:
www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends/2025/10/09/mixed-orientation-lavender-marriage/?pwapi_token=
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Washington Post recently featured my thoughts on mixed-orientation marriages in their October 9 issue.
You can read the full article here:
www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends/2025/10/09/mixed-orientation-lavender-marriage/?pwapi_token=
You can read the full article here:
www.washingtonpost.com/style/trends/2025/10/09/mixed-orientation-lavender-marriage/?pwapi_token=
Ever felt guilty or ashamed about a fantasy? Blaming yourself for a fantasy is like getting angry over a dream. Fantasies are not moral choices; they are reflections of our inner world, imagination, and curiosity.
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www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMVeawCu/
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ever felt guilty or ashamed about a fantasy? Blaming yourself for a fantasy is like getting angry over a dream. Fantasies are not moral choices; they are reflections of our inner world, imagination, and curiosity.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMVeawCu/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMVeawCu/
My new book, “Side Guys: Non-Penetrative Sex Comes Out of the Closet,” is available through Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Books-Joe-Kort/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJoe+Kort
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November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
My new book, “Side Guys: Non-Penetrative Sex Comes Out of the Closet,” is available through Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Books-Joe-Kort/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJoe+Kort
www.amazon.com/Books-Joe-Kort/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJoe+Kort
In this Smart Sex, Smart Love episode, I talk with Dr. Ronald Hellman, former associate professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center, about his groundbreaking research on homosexism.
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joekort.com/dr-ronald-he...
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In this Smart Sex, Smart Love episode, I talk with Dr. Ronald Hellman, former associate professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center, about his groundbreaking research on homosexism.
joekort.com/dr-ronald-he...
joekort.com/dr-ronald-he...
Let’s build stronger ties together. 🌈💼
I’m excited to sponsor the next Ties Like Me! meetup—Detroit’s premier LGBTQ+ networking group where individuality and community co-exist.
More about my work: www.joekort.com
Event Details: tieslikeme.org
I’m excited to sponsor the next Ties Like Me! meetup—Detroit’s premier LGBTQ+ networking group where individuality and community co-exist.
More about my work: www.joekort.com
Event Details: tieslikeme.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Let’s build stronger ties together. 🌈💼
I’m excited to sponsor the next Ties Like Me! meetup—Detroit’s premier LGBTQ+ networking group where individuality and community co-exist.
More about my work: www.joekort.com
Event Details: tieslikeme.org
I’m excited to sponsor the next Ties Like Me! meetup—Detroit’s premier LGBTQ+ networking group where individuality and community co-exist.
More about my work: www.joekort.com
Event Details: tieslikeme.org
Men want to feel just as desired as women, but women don’t compliment men much. Why is that?
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7534108907535437087?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7534108907535437087?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Men want to feel just as desired as women, but women don’t compliment men much. Why is that?
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7534108907535437087?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7534108907535437087?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
November is Transgender Awareness Month, a time to honor and uplift transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
This month, I encourage everyone to listen, learn, and affirm. Visibility and understanding are essential steps toward equality and emotional safety for all.
This month, I encourage everyone to listen, learn, and affirm. Visibility and understanding are essential steps toward equality and emotional safety for all.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
November is Transgender Awareness Month, a time to honor and uplift transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
This month, I encourage everyone to listen, learn, and affirm. Visibility and understanding are essential steps toward equality and emotional safety for all.
This month, I encourage everyone to listen, learn, and affirm. Visibility and understanding are essential steps toward equality and emotional safety for all.
Today is National Sex Toy Day.
If you’re new to sex toys, it can take some time to figure out what feels right for you, and that’s completely okay. Start small and simple. There are so many options out there that it can feel overwhelming at first, so take your time and explore at your own pace.
If you’re new to sex toys, it can take some time to figure out what feels right for you, and that’s completely okay. Start small and simple. There are so many options out there that it can feel overwhelming at first, so take your time and explore at your own pace.
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today is National Sex Toy Day.
If you’re new to sex toys, it can take some time to figure out what feels right for you, and that’s completely okay. Start small and simple. There are so many options out there that it can feel overwhelming at first, so take your time and explore at your own pace.
If you’re new to sex toys, it can take some time to figure out what feels right for you, and that’s completely okay. Start small and simple. There are so many options out there that it can feel overwhelming at first, so take your time and explore at your own pace.
The Center for Relationship Health is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, licensed therapists to join our team.
Learn more and apply at crsh.com/careers.
Learn more and apply at crsh.com/careers.
November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Center for Relationship Health is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, licensed therapists to join our team.
Learn more and apply at crsh.com/careers.
Learn more and apply at crsh.com/careers.
Trauma doesn’t have to define your story. 💙 Join McMurty for a free webinar exploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain heal from trauma without needing to relive every painful detail.
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crsh.com/2025/10/16/e...
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Trauma doesn’t have to define your story. 💙 Join McMurty for a free webinar exploring Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain heal from trauma without needing to relive every painful detail.
crsh.com/2025/10/16/e...
crsh.com/2025/10/16/e...
My husband has prostate cancer. We are a neurodiverse couple – he is more logical, and I am more emotional. We are getting multiple opinions from doctors about treatment plans and options.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7545531872273517855?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7545531872273517855?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
My husband has prostate cancer. We are a neurodiverse couple – he is more logical, and I am more emotional. We are getting multiple opinions from doctors about treatment plans and options.
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7545531872273517855?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
www.tiktok.com/@drjoekort/video/7545531872273517855?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1