Overview

Popular TV shows like ""Sex in the City"" portray women as no-holds-barred sexual adventurers: confident, free, and fulfilled. But the reality is that many women still lack the knowledge they need to make informed sexual decisions, enjoy sexual pleasure, and take charge of their sexuality both in and outside of the bedroom. This incisive, authoritative guide provides up-to-date advice on the sexual questions, dilemmas, and conflicts that women face throughout life. It helps women make peace with their bodies and personal histories, break free of persistent myths and cultural clichés, and demystify the physiological side of sex (anatomy, hormones, reproduction, orgasm, sexual health, and more). Helpful information is also presented for women coping with such challenges as injury and disability, sexual pain, and trauma. Regardless of sexual orientation or personal values, all women will find practical guidance and problem-solving ideas in this frank yet sensitive book.

Full Product Details

Author:   Sallie Foley ,  Sally A. Kope ,  Dennis P. Sugrue
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Publications
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.666kg
ISBN:  

9781572306417

ISBN 10:   1572306416
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   17 January 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction. Knowing Your Sexual Story. Every Story Has a Beginning. Adult Sexuality: A Lifelong Story. Understanding Your Body. Your Body. Sexual Response. Reproduction and Beyond. Making Peace With Your Body. Body Image. Illness and Disability. When Sex Causes Pain. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Trauma. Creating a Better Sexual Relationship. Male Sexuality. Taking Care of Your Sexual Relationship. Overcoming Sexual Difficulties. What to Do When Sexual Problems Arise. Overcoming Low Sexual Desire. Overcoming Low Sexual Arousal. Overcoming Orgasm Difficulties. Sex Therapy. Appendix: Exercises for Sexual Growth; Ways to Know Your Sexual Story; Ways to Understand Your Body; Ways to Make Peace with Your Body; Ways to Create a Better Sexual Relationship. Suggested Resources.

Reviews

'This is the most comprehensive book on women's sexuality I have ever read.... This is a book I wish I had written. It is a 'must read' for women of all ages.' - Beverly Whipple, PhD, co-author of The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries about Human Sexuality 'This is the thinking woman's guide to sexual health....Filled with practical bits of advice, this is a trustworthy book from authors who really care.' - Pepper Schwartz, PhD, author of Everything You Know about Love and Sex Is Wrong 'Warning! The information in this book may lead to more powerful orgasms, more intimate relationships, and lifelong sexual vitality-with or without a partner....An authoritative work that speaks to the uniqueness of every woman's sexual story.' - Gina Ogden, PhD, author of Women Who Love Sex

Author Information

Sallie Foley, MSW, is a certified sex therapist, educator, and supervisor. She is a Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Sexual Health Counseling Services of the University of Michigan, where she is also on the faculty of the Graduate School of Social Work. Recognized for her expertise in couple and sex therapy, she writes and lectures nationally and is frequently interviewed in the media. Sally A. Kope, MSW, is a certified sex therapist, supervisor, and couple counselor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and serves on the faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School. She has written and lectured widely, and is frequently cited in the media. Dennis P. Sugrue, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School, is the current President of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Dr. Sugrue is an expert in human sexuality who has been featured in media including Ladies' Home Journal, Parents, and Glamour.

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