Barbara Bartlik, MD

Barbara Bartlik, MD, a psychiatrist and sex therapist in private practice and voluntary attending psychiatrist at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Sleep Apart, Grow Closer?
Marriage

Sleep Apart, Grow Closer?

Why Separate Bedrooms May Help Your Marriage It’s now officially a trend and, I might add, a substantial one. A…

Intimacy After a Long Dry Spell
Sexual Wellness

Intimacy After a Long Dry Spell

Q: I've been without a partner for a long time, but now I'm starting a new relationship. Since I haven't…

Should You Carry a Condom?
Sexual Wellness

Should You Carry a Condom?

Even Monogamous Couples May Need Protection Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases In a conversation one of our colleagues had with a…

Feel-Sexy Cure for Women?
Women's Sexual Wellness

Feel-Sexy Cure for Women?

Finding a Fix for the Fickle Female Libido The pronounced ebb and flow of the female sex drive is something…

Reclaiming Desire
Women's Sexual Wellness

Reclaiming Desire

When health problems sabotage your sex life We all know that depression and the hormonal shifts of aging can lead…

Intimacy After Mastectomy
Women's Sexual Wellness

Intimacy After Mastectomy

Q: I’m single again and ready to start dating. What’s the best way to tell a potential sex partner about…