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Top 10 Books on Sex
This top 10 list of books was compiled based on recommendations from leading sexologists and sex therapists, and with midlife sex and sexuality issues in mind.
Recommended by Ted McIlvenna, Ph.D., M.Div., Director, The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, in San Francisco, CA:
1. Sex for One: The Joy of Self-Loving by Betty Dodson, Ph.D. (Random House, 1995).
A liberating guide to the safest sex of all, replete with tasteful illustrations by the author, scientific information, and erotic ideas.
Recommended by Marilyn Lawrence, Ph.D., Los Angeles, CA. sexologist, sex therapist and executive director of the American College of Sexologists:
2. Erotic Massage: The Tantric Touch of Love by Kenneth Ray Stubbs. Ph.D. (Putnam Publishing Group, 1998).
Learn the art of sensuous touch with this guide. More than 100 erotic illustrations give you and your partner ideas for touching each other in new ways.
3. Secret Sexual Positions: Ancient Techniques for Modern Lovers by Kenneth Ray Stubbs, Ph.D.; Kyle Spencer. (Putnam Publishing Group, 1999).
Time-honored arts of love are detailed in the text and in over 100 illustrations.
Recommended by Judith Seifer, Ph.D., R.N., past president of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists and present director of Behavioral Medicine at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg, West Virginia:
4. Going The Distance: Finding and Keeping Lifelong Love by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. and David L. Geisinger. (NAL/Dutton, 1993).
Shows how long-term, loving relationships can be the most satisfying, hot, and liberating of all. Written by a psychotherapist who specializes in midlife relationship issues, especially those involving intimacy and sex.
5. The Pause: Positive Approaches to Menopause by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Penguin USA, 1995).
Medical, dietary, psychotherapeutic, and personal strategies for making the most of life during female menopause. There is also much helpful information here on understanding midlife male health.
Recommended by The Kinsey Institute For Sex, Gender & Reproduction, Bloomington, Indiana:
6. The New Good Vibrations Guide to Sex by Cathy Winks and Anne Semans. (Cleis Press, 1997).
An encyclopedic book covering male and female sexual health, creative touching, safe sex, oral sex, fantasies, and more. Includes quotes from men and women about how to maintain a vital sex life through all stages of life.
7. For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (New American Library, 1983).
Ideas, exercises, and anecdotes that help you develop mutually satisfying sex and intimate companionship.
8. The New Male Sexuality: The Truth About Men, Sex and Pleasure by Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D. (Random House, 1999).
While this book is an authoritative and detailed guide to male sexuality, it's an inspiring resource for both midlife men and the women who love them. Written with deep psychological insight and a good sense of humor, the book also features a chapter of advice for fathers on talking to their sons about sex.
9. Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women by Julia Heiman and Joseph Lopiccolo. (Simon & Schuster, 1992).
This non-threatening guide for women helps them discover the how-to's of their sexual response. A supportive guide to sexual experimentation and sexual fulfillment for women and the men who love them.
10. Turn-Ons: Pleasing Yourself While You Please Your Lover by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (NAL/Dutton, 1997).
A candid, warm book about restoring passion and romance in your marriage. Exercises, how-to's, and erotic vignettes make this an entertaining and valuable book.
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