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by Theresa L. Crenshaw (Author) "Check your breathing..." (more)
Key Phrases: receptive sex drive, aggressive sex drive, adrenaline reflex, United States, San Diego, Dinner Talk (more...)
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It's dangerous to blame too many of our behaviors and tendencies on raging hormones. We are, after all, creatures of free will. But after reading Theresa Crenshaw's book, you'll never again see your free will as being all that free. The book functions as both an encyclopedia of our attachment-related hormones, telling us exactly what they are and exactly what modern science thinks they do, and a guide to what we can do to get them to keep functioning the way we want them to. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Identifies the role our hormones play in the different sexual stages, exploring the age-old concept of chemistry between the sexes and how hormones can determine the course of human relationships. Reprint. K. "

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket (July 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671004441
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671004446
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #270,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book. I think every one should read this book., March 24, 1998
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I really liked this book. I found it informative, well written and easy to read. The information it presented about our hormonal makeup was fascinating. This book has good information about our different sexual hormones and the ways they influence our thinking, actions and relationships from birth to old age. It certainly helped me to understand how the complex interaction of sexual chemicals within our bodies affects our lives in so many different ways. This book is really packed with great information. I found it especially helpful in understanding the "chemical bonding" that happens between two people. It also has great information about Estrogens and Progesterones and their use in Hormone Replacement Therapy. I would recommend it for adults of all ages, who are looking to understand their bodies, but as a menopausal women I found it especially insightful. I loved it so much I bought 5 copies to share with family members and friends and I've told numerous people about this book.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Chemical Bonding..., May 5, 2001
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The insight of how the range of hormones effects the F/M relationship was wonderful! Hormones is what makes love happen...It explains how these hormones control our thought, how we perform, and the part they play in our associations from birth on up. This book also gives information about Progesterone's and Estrogens and the use of these in Hormone Replacement Therapy. It helps you see and understand the actual chemical bonding which happens between F/M.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great book, i'd like to make appointment with Dr. Crenshaw,, June 16, 1998
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This book is easy to read and explains in layman's terms the effects of hormones on sexuality and emotions. For people that are noticing hormonal changes in their bodies it can be explanative. For me personally it leaves a lot of unaswered questions relating to my sexual an d physical health, and has compelled me to seek professional guidance. I have tried to find the Crenshaw Clinic that is mentioned in the book but have been unable to do so and now I'm trying via the webb site. I bought the book for friends and for my boss. Any help in finding the clinic would be appreciated.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Alchemy of Love and Lust
This book is pretty weighty and slow reading, but it does contain alot of information that was interesting to me as part of my own research.
Published 5 months ago by P. Shea

5.0 out of 5 stars The Alchemy of Love and Lust
THis is a fantastic book with information that everybody NEEDS to know. It will greatly improve your understanding of relationships and hopefully your quality of life as you get... Read more
Published on February 21, 2007 by A. V. Knight

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely revealing and a great read
Do you want to know what makes men and woman tick?, how they work on the inside?, what chemistry really is? - then look no further. Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by M. Emerson

5.0 out of 5 stars understanding hormones influence in Love
Everyone should read this book before they think they are madly in love. It will help anyone discern whether it is the chemistry of our hormones or real love, or maybe both. Read more
Published on November 10, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Chemical determinism is not enough
The author of this book contributes interesting material on the important biochemicals (dopamine, estrogen, progesterone, LHRH, testosterone, prolactin, oxytocin, and others) that... Read more
Published on December 14, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on Subject on the Market!
Very impressed with this book, especially compared to the others on the market covering this general subject. Read more
Published on December 6, 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Good alchemy reference book but scientific context is bad.
I see two areas for critiquing this book, the book objective and the science referenced. On the book objective, alchemy, I see this as an excellent reference book. Read more
Published on November 5, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars A hormone book not a relationship book
This is generally a good book but it is good as a reference book on hormones far more than as a relationship book. Read more
Published on August 20, 1999 by Edward Baiamonte

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