Sex matters for women : a complete guide to taking care of your sexual self

Author

Foley, Sallie.

Title

Sex matters for women : a complete guide to taking care of your sexual self / Sallie Foley, Sally A. Kope, Dennis P. Sugrue.

Format

Book

Edition

2nd ed.

Published

New York : Guilford Press, c2012.

Description

x, 449 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Other contributors

Kope, Sally A.
Sugrue, Dennis P.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• 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 infections ; Trauma
• Creating a better sexual relationship. Male sexuality ; Relationship matters in satisfying sex
• Developing sexual comfort, confidence, and satisfaction. Enhancing your sexual health ; Strengthening your sexual relationship ; Overcoming sexual difficulties ; Seeking help : sex therapy.

Summary

A guide to help women understand how their bodies work and to take charge of their sexuality, discussing anatomy, body image, trauma, overcoming difficulties, and related topics.

Kinsey subjects

Sex behavior--Female.
Sex education advice--Female.

ISBN

9781609184698 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1609184696 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781609189990 (hbk. : alk. paper)
160918999X (hbk. : alk. paper)