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Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions
by A. Thomas HorvathThere is an alternative to 12-step! Eliminate or reduce any type of addictive behavior with the new second edition of this practical and effective workbook. Treats addictions "as a whole," rather than dealing separately with each issue (e. g. , drinking, smoking, overeating, gambling. . . ). Dr. Horvath's rational approach is based on scientifically validated methods and emphasizes taking responsibility for your actions, without requiring an allegiance to a "higher power. " Teaches readers about consequences (and even possible benefits) of addictive behavior, alternative coping methods, choice, understanding and coping with urges, building a new lifestyle, preventing relapse. Includes dozens of exercises, self-study questions, guidelines for individual change plans.
Sex, Ecology, Spirituality: The Spirit of Evolution
by Ken Wilber"A timely and bold wake-up call for humanity."-San Francisco Chronicle In this tour de force of scholarship and vision, Ken Wilber traces the course of evolution from matter to life to mind and describes the common patterns that evolution takes in all three of these domains. From the emergence of mind, he traces the evolution of human consciousness through its major stages of growth and development. He particularly focuses on modernity and postmodernity: what they mean; how they impact gender issues, psychotherapy, ecological concerns, and various liberation movements; and how the modern and postmodern world conceive of Spirit. "The scope of the work is extraordinary. Only a handful of thinkers, such as Aurobindo in the East and Hegel in the West, have assembled such vast evolutionary visions. Yet Wilber's view is unique not only in providing a far-reaching vision but also in grounding that vision in contemporary research in fields such as cosmology, biology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and ecology."-Roger Walsh, Resurgence "The twenty-first century literally has three choices: Aristotle, Nietzsche, or Ken Wilber. This book, written with remarkable scholarly breadth and depth, is exactly the medicine we need for the new century and the new millennium: not because it will make us feel good, which it surely might, but because it can jolt us awake."-Jack Crittenden, Ph.D., author of Beyond Individualism
Sex, Gay Men and AIDS
by Peter DaviesThis book reports on the largest empirical study of male homosexual behaviour in the UK for thirty years. Important new theories about sexuality are developed, which expose unhelpful stereotypes and challenge outdated assumptions about AIDS.
Sex, Intimacy and Living with Life-Shortening Conditions
by Sarah Earle Maddie BlackburnThis multi-disciplinary and inclusive collection brings together theoretically informed and empirically focused research on sex, intimacy and reproduction in relation to young people and adults with life-shortening conditions. Advances in healthcare mean that increasing numbers of young people with life-shortening conditions are transitioning into adulthood. Issues such as sex and intimacy, dating and relationships, fertility and having children are increasingly relevant to them and to the people that support them, including families, carers, practitioners and professional education, health and social care agencies. This three-part book explores the relevance and significance of this field, examines everyday experiences, and highlights the challenges faced by individuals and organisations in addressing the needs of such people in daily life and in the context of practice. Drawing on perspectives from sociology, disability studies, epidemiology, health policy, psychotherapy, legal studies, queer studies and nursing, this ground-breaking volume is written by academics, policy makers, practitioners and experts by experience. It is an essential read for all those practising and researching in the fields of sexuality, chronic illness and disability and transition.
Sex, Lies, and Menopause: The Shocking Truth About Synthetic Hormones and the Benefits of Natural Alternatives
by Bent Formby Julie Taguchi T. S. Wiley“A new hypothesis, post Women’s Health Initiative, that must be examined further by the entire scientific community.” —Allison Mayer-Oakes, M.D., M.S.P.H., F.A.C.P, founder of the Longevity Medical Center of Santa BarbaraTurning thirty years of medical and cultural wisdom on its head, Sex, Lies, and Menopause challenges both the medical establishment and modern feminists to prove that menopause does not have to be deadly.In this revolutionary work—a landmark that signals the true beginning of feminist medicine—a doctor, a philosopher, and a scientist prove that by postponing marriage and motherhood, women have accelerated the aging process, resulting in earlier menopause and, ultimately for thousands, earlier death.In Sex, Lies, and Menopause, T. S. Wiley, Julie Taguchi, M.D., and Bent Formby, Ph.D., offer strong evidence that the use of synthetic hormones leads to cancer and advise women to turn to natural hormone-replacement therapy—derived from plants, not drugs—to help them elevate their estrogen level for greater energy, libido, and intellectual capacity.Provocative, empowering, and scientifically sound, Sex, Lies, and Menopause addresses the inherent benefits of natural progesterone, reveals the lies advanced by the medical and drug establishments, and challenges women to demand a medical future where their health comes first. The research presented in Sex, Lies, and Menopause will at last allow women to create their own plan of action to put themselves safely on the path to better health and hormonal balance at any stage of life.
Sex, Lies, and Pharmaceuticals
by Ray Moynihan Barbara MintzesAgainst a backdrop of virtual intercourse, online porn, and burgeoning Viagra sales, Sex, Lies, and Pharmaceuticals reveals how women's sexual difficulties are being repackaged as symptoms of a new disorder. In this compelling book, award-winning journalist Ray Moynihan teams up with drug assessment specialist Barbara Mintzes to investigate the creation of female sexual dysfunction or FSD, and the marketing machine that promises to "cure" it.The authors go inside the corridors of medical power to visit drug company-sponsored scientific meetings and medical education events where doctors are being trained to see women's sexual problems as the symptoms of FSD - a pharmaceutically treatable condition. Moynihan and Mintzes explore the underlying causes of sexual dissatisfaction among women and expose how global drug companies exploit those problems in an attempt to create the next billion dollar disease.
Sex, Lies, and the Truth about Uterine Fibroids
by Carla DionneThe most authoritative book available on uterine fibroids. Approximately one in four women in the United States will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids in her lifetime. And for many women, the only course of treatment they may be offered is hysterectomy. As a result, hysterectomy is the number-one surgical procedure undergone by women in the United States, with some forty-five percent of these operations performed because of uterine fibroids. Women do, however, have choices; and Carla Dionne, the founder of the National Uterine Fibroids Foundation (NUFF), is a compassionate advocate to millions of women looking for alternatives. Initially diagnosed with uterine fibroids at age twenty-eight, she was told that hysterectomy was her only viable option. Her journey and struggle to uncover the facts about her condition and to explore all of the alternatives to radical hysterectomy motivated her to establish a website, the foundation, and to write this book. Illuminated throughout with personal anecdotes from the author and hundreds of other women, Sex, Lies, and the Truth About Uterine Fibroids is a compelling and supportive guide to understanding the full range of treatments available-including uterine fibroid embolization, which has been widely successful. The book covers traditional, surgical, and alternative therapies and provides key information necessary to determine the best choices.
Sex, Likes and Social Media: Talking to our teens in the digital age
by Deana Puccio Allison HaveyWelcome to the world of the Digital Native, where self-esteem is measured in Likes, everyone is sexting and ‘Pimps and Hoes’ is an acceptable party theme. Dates have been replaced with swipes, rape jokes are hilarious and ‘No’ means ‘Yes’. For most parents, the digital landscape that our kids and teens are growing up in is uncharted territory. How do we know if they’re happy? How do we talk to them about sex and relationships? How do we give them the new tools they need when we don’t have them ourselves?This book is here to help. Based on their professional work with young people, parents and teachers – and their experiences with their own children – Deana Puccio and Allison Havey give you the tools.With top tips, stats and conversation starters on everything from porn to University life, Sex, Likes and Social Media is the indispensible guide to parenting in the digital age.1 of the 5 Best Parenting Books - the Sun1 of the 10 Best Parenting Books - the Independent
Sex, Shame, and Violence: A Revolutionary Practice of Public Storytelling in Poor Communities
by Kathleen CashFor more than three decades, Kathleen Cash has lived and worked with impoverished people, learning about their lives. Listening to them talk about their feelings of shame, Cash heard how people suffered from being unable to change what was happening to them--HIV infection, sexual and domestic violence, violence toward children, and environmental degradation. She saw that many interventions lacked emotional and cultural integrity and thus did little to alleviate these hardships. So Cash went outside the conventional approaches to health promotion and social justice and devised a community narrative practice, a strategy for engaging people through storytelling. From numerous ethnographic interviews, she pieced together cultural stories in a way that resonated with community people and revealed the paradoxes in their suffering. Cash recruited local artists to illustrate the stories in a form resembling a graphic novel and distributed these booklets for community discussion. (This book includes excerpts from these illustrated stories.)In Thailand, Bangladesh, Haiti, Uganda, and the United States, people learned to talk about forbidden subjects and say what they could never say before. They stood up to each other, reconciled, and made health-seeking decisions. By helping others, they repaired themselves. In cathartic conversations they acknowledged shame, which led to acts of courage and generosity.
Sex, Shame, and Violence: A Revolutionary Practice of Public Storytelling in Poor Communities
by Kathleen CashChoice Outstanding Academic Title of 2017 For more than three decades, Kathleen Cash has lived and worked with impoverished people, learning about their lives. Listening to them talk about their feelings of shame, Cash heard how people suffered from being unable to change what was happening to them--HIV infection, sexual and domestic violence, violence toward children, and environmental degradation. She saw that many interventions lacked emotional and cultural integrity and thus did little to alleviate these hardships. So Cash went outside the conventional approaches to health promotion and social justice and devised a community narrative practice, a strategy for engaging people through storytelling. From numerous ethnographic interviews, she pieced together cultural stories in a way that resonated with community people and revealed the paradoxes in their suffering. Cash recruited local artists to illustrate the stories in a form resembling a graphic novel and distributed these booklets for community discussion. (This book includes excerpts from these illustrated stories.) In Thailand, Bangladesh, Haiti, Uganda, and the United States, people learned to talk about forbidden subjects and say what they could never say before. They stood up to each other, reconciled, and made health-seeking decisions. By helping others, they repaired themselves. In cathartic conversations they acknowledged shame, which led to acts of courage and generosity.
Sex: An Uncensored Introduction
by Nikol HaslerBefore you get busy, you need to get educated. Thinking about having sex? Or just thinking about sex, period? Well, that's certainly a good place to start — because there's a lot to think about, and a lot to learn. And Nikol Hasler is here to help. This honest, funny, and uncensored guide covers everything from sexual orientation and masturbation to foreplay, first-time concerns, birth control, and protection against diseases. New sections in this revised edition also address online dating, sex-related bullying, important new sex-related legislation, and sexting — a topic of particular interest and concern today. No subject is off-limits and no question is taboo in this hilarious, in-depth, all-in-one guide. "What a clever, well-written, and creatively illustrated book that speaks to teens and their parents about teenage sexuality! Both the content and form are superb."—M. Joycelyn Elders, MD, former Surgeon General of the United States
Sexier Sex: Lessons from the Brave New Sexual Frontier
by Regina LynnSexier Sex: Lessons from the Brave New Sexual Frontier is the handbook for every woman who has ever wanted to try things that she wouldn't reveal to her best friend ... every woman who has wanted to push the limits of her sexuality ... every woman who has suspected there might be a voyeur ... a seductress ... an erotic storyteller ... a dominatrix ... a polyamorous, polysexual goddess ... lurking just beneath her "nice girl" exterior.With step-by-step instructions, hot tips, and "tales from the front," sex-tech columnist Regina Lynn shows women how to find greater sexual pleasure, intimacy, and adventure through creative use of modern technology, regardless of their relationship status or sexual orientation. What's more, most of the technology is already familiar - no special purchases necessary. After all, everyone knows, it's not the tech, it's how you use it that counts.Sexier Sex dispels the apprehension surrounding the use of new technologies and invites women to take the lead in redefining sex, relationships, and love in the information age.
Sexistence
by Jean-Luc NancySex, more than just a part of our experience, troubles our conceptions of existence. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, ancient and modern, philosophical and literary, Jean-Luc Nancy explores and upholds the form-giving thrust of the drive. Nancy reminds us that we are more comfortable with the drama of prohibitions, ideals, repression, transgression, and destruction, which often hamper thinking about sex and gender, than with the affirmation of an originary trouble at the limits of language that divides being and opens the world.Sexistence develops a new philosophical account of sexuality that resonates with contemporary research on gender and biopolitics. Without attempting to be comprehensive, the book ranges from the ancient world through psychoanalysis to discover the turbulence of the drive at the heart of existence.
Sexo Completo: 7 libros en 1
by Kevin ScottUna guía completa para transformar tu vida sexual. 7 Manuscritos En 1 Libro; CUNNILINGUS, CÓMO DARLE UNA MAMADA, POSICIONES SEXUALES, NUNCA MÁS VUELVAS A TENER SEXO ABURRIDO, AFRODISIACOS DE LA NATURALEZA, FANTASÍAS SEXUALES PARA PAREJAS, KAMA SUTRA, TANTRA & BDSM. Quieres mejorar tu vida sexual? Entonces obtén un ejemplar. Este libro "Sexo completo: 7 libros en 1: CUNNILINGUS: El mejor manual de sexo oral para hombres, CÓMO DARLE UNA MAMADA: La guía de la mujer empoderada para complacer a un hombre. Cómo volverlo loco en la cama con la mejor mamada, POSICIONES SEXUALES: más de 20 posiciones sexuales ilustradas para parejas. Cómo mejorar su vida sexual con posiciones simples para todas las edades y tipos de cuerpo, NUNCA MÁS VUELVAS A TENER SEXO ABURRIDO: Cómo ser sexualmente irresistible, AFRODISIACOS DE LA NATURALEZA: Cómo mejorar su vida sexual de forma natural. Una guía para aumentar el deseo, durar más tiempo, FANTASÍAS SEXUALES PARA PAREJAS: Una Guía para aumentar el deseo sexual, consejos e ideas sexuales para principiantes atrevidos, KAMA SUTRA, TANTRA & BDSM: La guía más completa para el Kama Sutra, sexo tántrico y dominación sexual para principiantes es una gran lectura para aquellos que quieren experimentar un mejor sexo con sus parejas y transformar completamente sus vidas sexuales. Con esta completa guía, aprenderás; Cómo mejorar tu vida sexual, cómo hacerte atractivo, todo sobre Posiciones sexuales, sexo oral, Cómo mantener tu vida sexual excitante, Posiciones sexuales que proporcionan potentes orgasmos, Estimulaciones del punto G, Sexo Posiciones para embarazadas y otros tipos de cuerpos, Juguetes sexuales para hombres, ella es lo primero, eres un badass, convertirse en clítoris, eres la chica para el trabajo, sexo al amanecer, el secreto del sutra del yoga, biblia de la vagina, cómo ser femenina, kama sutra, educación sexual, eres suficiente libro, juguete de la excitación, el libro de la vagina, sexo despu�
Sexo afectivo: Todo lo que debes saber para disfrutar de un sexo consciente desde el primer día
by Sonia EncinasAmor propio, empoderamiento, relaciones sanas, consentimiento y, sobre todo..., ¡placer! «Muy bien, ya sabemos cómo poner un condón en un pene y cómo prevenir infecciones de transmisión genital. Pero ¿en serio no nos vais a contar nada más?». ¿Cómo puedo aprender a querer mi cuerpo? ¿Es normal tener fantasías sexuales? ¿Es malo masturbarse mucho? ¿Es malo no masturbarse nunca? ¿Cómo puedo saber si me gustan los chicos, las chicas o todxs? ¿Cómo puedo tener relaciones que me hagan sentir bien? ¿Qué debo saber sobre el sexo entre chicas? ¿Es el porno un reflejo de la realidad? Y, sobre todo, ¿por qué nadie nos habla del placer? Por fin una guía de educación sexual inclusiva y en positivo que nos explica todo lo que debemos saber (y que nadie se atreve a contarnos) para disfrutar de nuestra vida sexual. Si vas a tener sexo...Hazlo con información.Hazlo con permiso.Hazlo con placer.En este libro encontrarás todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre: *Sexo y género: ¿en qué se diferencian? *El sexo y el placer: ¿qué son las fantasías sexuales?*Los orgasmos: ¿cómo se llega hasta ellos? *La masturbación: ¿por qué nos masturbamos? *La virginidad: mitos del patriarcado *El consentimiento y el abuso: cómo identificarlos*Infecciones de transmisión sexual: ¿cómo las prevengo? *El porno: ¿qué debo saber acerca de él? *¡Y muchas cosas más!
Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred
by Joseph M. Moriarity Patrick J CarnesA first-time examination of sexual anorexia, an extreme fear of sexual intimacy and obsessive avoidance of sex, by the acknowledged leader in the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and recovery.A first-time examination of sexual anorexia, an extreme fear of sexual intimacy and obsessive avoidance of sex, by the acknowledged leader in the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and recovery.Author Dr. Patrick Carnes begins by defining sexual anorexia and demonstrating how it and its parallel disorder, sexual addiction and compulsivity, often arise from a background of childhood sexual trauma, neglect, and other forms of abuse, Carnes explores the numerous dimensions of sexual health, examining key issues which must be addressed and resolved for recovery to proceed. Utilizing extensive research and elucidating case studies, Carnes develops concrete tasks and plans for restoring nurturing and sensuality, building fulfilling relationships, exploring intimacy, and creating healthy sexuality. Woven throughout the book are stories of recovery which illustrate sexual healing principles, model new behavior, and support motivation for change. Sexual Anorexia enables those suffering from this disorder to recognize that sex need not be a furtive enemy to be fought and defeated but, instead, a deeply sensual, passionate, fulfilling, and spiritual experience that all human beings are innately entitled to.
Sexual Behaviour and AIDS in the Developing World
by John Cleland Benoit FerryBased on the findings of a research project conducted by the World Health Organisation, this book contains unpublished material on AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behaviour in countries in Africa, Asia and South America, including: Cote d'Ivoire; Kenya; Lesotho; Mauritius; Tanzania; Sri Lanka; Singapore; Thailand and Brazil. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the findings from 16 key surveys in the original research programme, the aim of which was to identify baseline levels of sexual and other risk behaviours. The text is intended to be of use to a wide range of readers, including those working in health education, social and behavioural research, anthropology, social medicine and sexual behaviour research.
Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe: Comparisons of National Surveys (Routledge Revivals)
by Michel Hubert; Nathalie Bajos; Theo SandfortOriginally published in 1998 Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe is detailed study comparing the major population surveys on sexual behaviour and HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe at the time of publication. Leading European researchers explore the differences and similarities between European countries in patterns of sexual behaviour and responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as providing an empirical and methodological base for future research, the comparative analyses lead researchers, policy makers, health-educators and the media to new insights and a deeper understanding of issues that are of central concern in many countries. The chapters include discussion of data on sexual initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour, sexual practices, sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive practices, the normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a major European Concerted Action, funded by the European Union Biomedical and Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated by the Centre d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis, Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk, published in 1997.
Sexual Chemistry
by Lara V. MarksMarks (former senior research fellow, history of 20th-century medicine, Imperial College) traces the origins of the pill to the Mexican yam plant, the American organic chemist, Russell Marker, and to scientists fleeing Europe for America during WWII. According to Marks, the novelty of the pill that it was separated in time from intercourse, that women could use it secretly, and that it molded perceptions that women were to take responsibility for birth control set the standards for forms of contraception that followed. The pill, one of the most investigated drugs in history, has been blamed as a creation by males to control females and use them as test subjects. But, says Marks, "This criticism not only ignores the historical context in which the pill was developed" but also the fact that "the research on the pill was both initiated and funded by women." Marks's research, partly based on new primary sources and oral interviews with key figures in the pill's history, yields an academic history with popular aspirations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Sexual Cultures in East Asia: The Social Construction of Sexuality and Sexual Risk in a Time of AIDS
by Evelyne MicollierUsing case-studies from East and Southeast Asia, this book examines sexuality and AIDS-related sexual risk in the context of Asian cultures. It offers a complementary perspective, documented with sociological and anthropological data, to historical studies and looks at commercial sex work, kinship systems, matrimonial strategies, gender, power relations, and the relevance of cultural constructs such as Confucianism and Taoism for the analysis of sexual cultures in Asia.
Sexual Enhancers From Nature
by Dr Angela FetznerAs you will read in this guidebook, it does not always have to be the blue pills, there are numerous mild yet safe herbal sexual enhancers. As you will read in this guidebook, it does not always have to be the blue pills, there are numerous mild yet safe herbal sexual enhancers. Many of the herbal sexual enhancers have been around for a long time in the often faraway countries of origin and their potency-enhancing effect has been used there for ages - but it is only gradually that these herbal sexual enhancers are also conquering the European market. Behind the desire for herbal sexual enhancers is, of course, also the desire not to have to "work off" the sexual act with a chemical pill, but deep inside us we carry the desire for a holistic sexuality - mysterious, unique, and mystical. And this is where love plants can start: These strengthen not only the potency, but awaken all the senses and can help to reduce stress and really relax again. If we take this to heart, our love life becomes (again) fulfilling and mysterious.
Sexual Fitness
by Mei Mei Fox Hank C. WuhThe premise is simple: Good health leads to good sex. Good sex leads to good health. <P><P>Sexual Fitness shows how seven basic factors-diet, supplements, medications, sensual stimulation, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction-directly influence sexual health. More important, it features an easy-to-follow 30-day program, complete with dietary guidelines, recipes, a daily planner, and plenty of practical guidance.
Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire
by Lisa M. DiamondIs love "blind" when it comes to gender? For women, it just might be. This unsettling and original book offers a radical new understanding of the context-dependent nature of female sexuality. Lisa Diamond argues that for some women, love and desire are not rigidly heterosexual or homosexual but fluid, changing as women move through the stages of life, various social groups, and, most important, different love relationships. This perspective clashes with traditional views of sexual orientation as a stable and fixed trait. But that view is based on research conducted almost entirely on men. Diamond is the first to study a large group of women over time. She has tracked one-hundred women for more than ten years as they have emerged from adolescence into adulthood. She summarizes their experiences and reviews research ranging from the psychology of love to the biology of sex differences. Sexual Fluidity offers moving first-person accounts of women falling in and out of love with men or women at different times in their lives. For some, gender becomes irrelevant: "I fall in love with the person, not the gender," say some respondents. Sexual Fluidity offers a new understanding of women's sexuality--and of the central importance of love.
Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex and How to Get It
by Marty KleinThis is not your standard sex book. Sex therapist, sociologist, and Psychology Today contributor Dr. Marty Klein goes beyond the sex manuals to reveal how our mindsets during sex are more important than any tricks or techniques—and that the way to a healthier, more exciting, more fulfilling sex life lies in first developing our sexual intelligence. This book is the antidote to the many gimmick-oriented sex guides and manuals; Dr. Klein shows us how to reorient how we think about sex in order to experience a truly different way of being sexual.“Marty Klein is the Steve Jobs of sex advice. . . . Sexual Intelligence is a work of enormous wisdom and expansiveness, and will inspire readers, regardless of age, to realize their full sexual potential.” —Ian Kerner, best-selling author of She Comes First
Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk: New Conceptual Perspectives in European Research (Social Aspects of AIDS)
by Mitchell Cohen Dominique Hausser Luc Van Campenhoudt Gustavo GuizzardiHow sexual risk is negotiated betwen partners is an area of considerable theoretical interest, with the dominant models of analysis focusing on individual decisions to engage in sexual behaviour and relying on "rational" decision-making. This work, based on the findings from work coordinated by the Centre d'Etudes Sociologiques in Brussels, offers a social critique of the theories and perspectives which have currently been brought to bear in the study of sexual risk behaviour and HIV. Leading European researchers offer a conceptual framework for analysis based on sexual interactions and their social context. The practical relevance of new perspectives on sexual behaviour in the context of HIV/AIDS prevention is also discussed.