New Self Help Books Archive
Fall, 2005
This month we offer a basket of wonderful books on sexuality and women’s sexual health. From scientific explorations on why and how humans love to the details of intimate loving practices to healthful ways to be sexual at all ages – you will find challenging, interesting and informative information in these new books.
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Better Than Ever: Love and Sex at Midlife
Famed sex therapist, Bernie Zilbergeld, gives the good news that one does not have to be twenty in order to enjoy a deeply satisfying life of love. In this book, he explains the wonderous world of love and sex among men and women aged 45 - 87. He provides practical solutions to common obstacles that get in the way of love and sex. 2005, Crown House Publishing
The New Sex and Love After 60"The best all-around sex manual for older adults." Thorough coverage of the effects of normal aging, medical problems, and drugs on sexuality and how to overcome roadblocks; physical and emotional sexual fitness; singlehood and relationships; sexual enhancement tips; dating, remarriage, and one's children; and finding help. 2002, Ballantine Books
Still Doing It: Women and Men Over Sixty Write About Their Sexuality
The writers (60-plus to 80-plus) of Still Doing It all enjoy a rich sexual life. Some write about sex with a longtime partner and how they use fantasy, costume, videos, and sex toys to keep their relationships new. Some have multiple partners (including a few who "swing"), or describe their search for partners. Some choose self-pleasuring. Be forewarned that these erotic stories are extremely graphic, with take-no-prisoners descriptions of body parts, arousal techniques, connections, positions, and releases. The writers' sexual orientations are an assortment of straight, gay, and bisexual. 2000, Down There Press
Transcendent Sex: When Lovemaking Opens the Veil
Developmental psychologist Wade claims that lovemaking can be a path to soulful realization. In this book based on first-hand accounts of nearly 100 respondents, she describes ordinary people's spontaneous spiritual awakenings through transcendent sex. Wade describes many forms that mystical may take, provides warnings on the down side of altered state sex and offers suggestions for facilitating transcendent sex. A fascinating and unusual book. 2004, Pocket
The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus: How to Go Down on a Woman and Give Her Exquisite Pleasure
This book is a resource for people who are looking to expand their expertise or are simply curious. Sex educator Violet Blue provides step-by-step instructions for going down on a woman as well as accurate up-to-date information on female anatomy and response. In a friendly, witty tone, Blue discusses games for lovers, positions, safe sex, a variety of techniques, erotic book and video recommendations and tips for effectively communicating with a partner. 2002, Cleis Press
The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure
This book addresses many misconceptions women have about the male sexual cycle and male orgasm, touching on the unique individuality of every man. No two men are exactly alike in need, in preferences, in touch. 2002, Cleis Press
Why Is Sex Fun?: The Evolution of Human Sexuality
Unique aspects of human sexuality that are not shared with other mamals: female menopause, male's role in society, having sex in private and - most unusual of all - having sex for fun instead of for procreation. Biologist and science author Diamond uses comparative evolution to pose credible and thought-provoking explanations. 1998, Basic Books
Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love
Anthropologist Fisher argues that much of our romantic behavior is hard-wired. Citing behavioral research into the effects of two crucial chemicals, norepinephrine and dopamine, she includes fascinating information on romance and love among non-human animals. Fisher also reports on the behaviors that lead to successful life-long partnerships and offers numerous tips on staying in love. 2005, Owl Books
Women's Sexuality Across the Life Span: Challenging Myths, Creating Meanings
This important book investigates how women come by, and live out, their sexual sense of themselves from childhood to old age. It offers useful suggestions for developing skills for sexual self-definition at every age and stage of development. Exercises include letter-writing and drawing to confront feelings, psycho-drama and body sculpting to exorcise demons, guided fantasy to activate disowned body parts, and self-affirmations to help women re-occupy their bodies. 2003, The Guilford Press
Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause: A Guide to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health at Midlife and BeyondFrancina examines the role yoga can play in promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in the face of dramatic hormonal changes, the potential for and onset of osteoporosis, and even the experience (and possible avoidance) of cancer and heart disease. The book offers a compact but well-rounded practice that even a new-comer can easily begin exploring. 2003, HCI
