Joe Kort

Joe Kort Joe Kort is a doctor of clinical sexology and licensed clinical social worker www.joekort.com over 680K on TikTok

I had a great conversation with psychotherapist Tom Bruett, LMFT on his podcasts, “The Gay Relationship Podcast “ where ...
06/16/2026

I had a great conversation with psychotherapist Tom Bruett, LMFT on his podcasts,
“The Gay Relationship Podcast “ where we talked about kink, shame, s//xual identity, relationships, and the growing conversation around "sides."

We explored why I moved away from the s//x addiction model, how shame impacts s//xuality, and why there is no one right way to experience intimacy, desire, or connection.

If you've ever questioned whether your s//xuality, relationship style, or desires are "normal," this episode is for you.

Listen now and let me know your thoughts. Link below.

Allies should be quiet and let LGBTQ+ people do all the talking?I disagree. But this is what is said all over the intern...
06/15/2026

Allies should be quiet and let LGBTQ+ people do all the talking?

I disagree. But this is what is said all over the internet from those in the LGBTQ community.

In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, we Le****ns and Gay Men knew how important allies were. We needed our friends, teachers, clergy, doctors, and people with power to stand with us and speak up for us. This is exactly how we achieved marriage equality.

The fear that allies are going to take over the conversation is largely misplaced.

They're not taking our microphones—they're using theirs to support us.

LGBTQ+ people need allies. We always have. My favorite organized is PFLAG (Parents, Friends, and Family of Le****ns and G**s).

On June 12, 2016, 49 people were murdered and more than 50 others were injured at Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando,...
06/12/2026

On June 12, 2016, 49 people were murdered and more than 50 others were injured at Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

Pulse Remembrance Day is not only about honoring those we lost. It is also a reminder that violence, hatred, homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia still harm our communities.

As a gay psychotherapist, I continue to remind LGBTQ+ people that community is healing. Isolation increases shame. Connection helps us survive.

We have to keep breaking down the silos that separate us, and we also have to protect our mental health while doing this work.

I wrote more about this in my Psychology Today article, "The Backlash Against All Things LGBTQ." Please share your thoughts in the comments.

Pride Month is about more than celebration. It's about authenticity.It's about letting go of shame, challenging old mess...
06/11/2026

Pride Month is about more than celebration. It's about authenticity.

It's about letting go of shame, challenging old messages, and giving yourself permission to be who you are.

That's why I've selected 3 of my Kindle books and discounted them by 40% throughout June:

• 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Improve Their Lives
• Side Guys: It’s Still S//x Even if You Don’t Have In*******se
• Cracking the Erotic Code

Whether you're questioning, growing, healing, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, these books are designed to challenge shame and expand the conversation about s//xuality, intimacy, and identity.

I've spent my career helping people discover that there is no one right way to be gay, s//xual, intimate, or authentic.

Pride is a good time to remember that. Link below!

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