Sex Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self

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Summary: This is the best book yet of its kind
Review: As a nationally board-certified Sexologist and Sex Coach I know when I see quality in a self-help book about sexuality. With all the proported "sexperts" out there in the world, it's sometimes difficult to find a true expert on sex. These three authors are just that and more. If there were one book in the marketplace alone that I would recommend to the millions of women who seek my advice at iVillage.com, this would be that one book. Yes, this is a warm and friendly guide for women's sexuality and more...it is filled with up-to-the-minute information, written in an empowering and accessible style, replete with the type of self-help exercises that mark excellence is sex education and therapy, and it is organized brilliantly. I strongly hope that any woman with any form of sexual concern (or her partner, for that matter) or any person who just wants to learn all the facts about women's sexuality and pleasure, will grab this book. It's a must-read and well worth the time. I salute my fellow sex therapists and hope that they may make many more significant contributions to the betterment of sexual health, wellness and happiness. This book goes a long way to helping couples' fulfill their dreams for lasting love and pleasure. Great book!!!

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Summary: Recommendation
Review: I have just finished reading Sex Matters for Women by Foley et al. and will be recommending it to clients, students, friends, and my daughters. This book is a rare find because it manages to speak with sophistication and depth about essential sexual matters while remaining pragmatic and scientifically informative. The prose is clear, enjoyable and easy reading. It is not often that one finds all of this rolled into one fine book. In addition to the exercises, listings, resources and informative vignettes, the book uses a developmental frame for understanding sexuality. I especially appreciated the authors sensitivity to the individulality and complexity of each persons sexual life. Women are encouraged to know their own "sexual story" and are empowered with compassionate, accurate guidance to aid in this journey. I strongly recommend this book and am grateful to have
it as a resource for myself, my patients, and my family.
Anne Brantley Segall, MSW, BCD
Clinical Social Worker

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Summary: Recommendation
Review: I have just finished reading Sex Matters for Women by Foley et al. and will be recommending it to clients, students, friends, and my daughters. This book is a rare find because it manages to speak with sophistication and depth about essential sexual matters while remaining pragmatic and scientifically informative. The prose is clear, enjoyable and easy reading. It is not often that one finds all of this rolled into one fine book. In addition to the exercises, listings, resources and informative vignettes, the book uses a developmental frame for understanding sexuality. I especially appreciated the authors sensitivity to the individulality and complexity of each persons sexual life. Women are encouraged to know their own "sexual story" and are empowered with compassionate, accurate guidance to aid in this journey. I strongly recommend this book and am grateful to have
it as a resource for myself, my patients, and my family.
Anne Brantley Segall, MSW, BCD
Clinical Social Worker

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Summary: Reads Like a Novel!
Review: Its hard to imagine a book about female (and male) sexuality reading like a novel, but this one does! Its A - Z about our sexual selves, sexual programming, changing old patterns, knowing what patterns need to be addressed, how to address those patterns with partners, sexual trauma, diseases, etc.

As soon as I started reading the Forward, I couldn't put the book down. While I was completely absorbed in this book, I discovered my partner was reading over my shoulder the whole time. We expecially found the section on body changes with aging and ways to maintain a strong sexual relationship into middle age and beyond valuable.

This is my birthday gift for all of my friends this year. A must for every woman (and man) to read and reference again and again.

Rating:
Summary: Reads Like a Novel!
Review: Its hard to imagine a book about female (and male) sexuality reading like a novel, but this one does! Its A - Z about our sexual selves, sexual programming, changing old patterns, knowing what patterns need to be addressed, how to address those patterns with partners, sexual trauma, diseases, etc.

As soon as I started reading the Forward, I couldn't put the book down. While I was completely absorbed in this book, I discovered my partner was reading over my shoulder the whole time. We expecially found the section on body changes with aging and ways to maintain a strong sexual relationship into middle age and beyond valuable.

This is my birthday gift for all of my friends this year. A must for every woman (and man) to read and reference again and again.

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Summary: Excellent suggestions!!!!
Review: My therapist works with one of the authors and suggested this book to help me in my recovery from childhood sexual abuse and becoming more knowlegeable about my own sexuality. I found this VERY informative and helpful. The exercises and suggestions that were given were really helpful and I have bought another copy to give to my sister! Thanks for this book! It is a definite recommendation for any woman (or man who wants to understand his woman) who is looking for an updated guide on sexuality and health.

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Summary: Excellent suggestions!!!!
Review: My therapist works with one of the authors and suggested this book to help me in my recovery from childhood sexual abuse and becoming more knowlegeable about my own sexuality. I found this VERY informative and helpful. The exercises and suggestions that were given were really helpful and I have bought another copy to give to my sister! Thanks for this book! It is a definite recommendation for any woman (or man who wants to understand his woman) who is looking for an updated guide on sexuality and health.

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Summary: The collaborative effort of certified sex therapists
Review: Sex Matters For Women: A Complete Guide To Taking Care Of Your Sexual Self is the collaborative effort of certified sex therapists and educators Sallie Foley and Sally A. Kope, and Dennis P. Sugrue (clinical psychology and President of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists). Presenting solid, science-based information on every aspect of human female sexuality, Sex Matters For Women comprehensively covers everything from hormones, anatomy, and body image, to STDs, relationships, and sexual orientation. An essential, informative, authoritative reference, Sex Matters For Women is strongly recommended for reading lists and reference collections in the fields of human sexuality, women's health, and psychology.

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Summary: The Best Yet
Review: This book is written with a tenderness that is lacking in other books on the subject. Sensitive issues such as sexual dysfunction, abuse, trauma, and body image need to be addressed with compassion- and this book prevails. Comprehensive in its scope but not overwhelming. It's modern, it's fun, it's THE book to buy for understanding your sexual self.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This book really helped me and my sexual life. I didnt really know much about my own body beforehand, and it taught me how I work, and how to increase my satisfaction with my sex life. It has definitely worked and I would definitely reccommend it-its a great gift.