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Passionate Sex: Discover the Special Power in You

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If you buy this book thinking it is going to be filled with savy, sophisticated love-making techniques based on a gynecologist's unique understanding of female anatomy--you're going to be disappointed. The books premise is that you're a pitiful non-sexual shell of a woman that Dr. Stein is going to cure with a lot of bold face type and a vibrator. "You will feel at last like a whole and sexually fulfilled woman." (The reader should gush here--oh, thank you Doctor!) Passionate Sex is much more a general sex-is-healthy-let's-take-a-bath-and-get-the-essential-oils-and-get-romantic book than a nitty gritty book of tecniques. Dr.Stein doen not translate the anatomy of the female pelvis into spicy and specific techniques. The book assumes the reader knows nothing about sex, not about the g-spot, nor anal sex, nor even a vibrator.

Despite the new-agey flavor and talk about mind-body connection, the author has a dated view of women. He writes as if the reader is going to have heart palpitations from viewing a photo of a dildo (there are lots of photos of sex toys--Stein is certain we've never seen these before) or swoon on learning of analingus. Stein cajoles and pleads with his readers to try what he clearly thinks is going to be radical new stuff to them.

You should also be warned that the doctor fancies himsilf a faith healer and spiritual advisor. He claims to have cured a dying patient by "talking to her with my warm hand on her abdomen for some time". He "cured" a depressed Catholic woman who was living with her lover by persuading her not to be a practicing Catholic anymore ("change her belief system").

I have many other complaints. The doctor often doesn't distinguish when he is referring to his lovers or his patients (e.g. "I've never met a woman who is orgasmic only during intercourse."). The book is chockablock with the opinions of Mr. Stein masquerading as medical facts. "Naturally you will be hesitant about using toys at first." (Wrong--couldn't wait to try 'em). (Vibrators)..."enable you to have a stronger orgasm." (Says who? Not true for me, not true for lots of women.)

In many ways Dr. Stein is the worst sterotype of a male gynecologist--arrogant, patronising, and thinking he knows women's minds and vaginas better than they do. He presumes to actually know what feels best to female genitalia. He presumes to give the reader permission to be sexual and sensual. He even gives us the right to say NO. Oh, except you don't have permission not to like sex toys because your attitude towards sex toys mirrors your attitude towards sex. And oops. You don't have permission not to like anal sex because then you're exhibiting an unhealthy revulsion of fecal matter (what's a few g.i. parasites between soul mates?). And oops again. You don't really have permission to say No after all, just permission to divert the No until another day when it becomes a YES.

If you want to learn Dr. Stein's personal preferences (anal sex, shaved legs, anal sex with m&ms, short nails,anal sex with butt plugs) buy his book. If you want to read the most private revelations of Stein's patients (he evidently took notes so he could quote the best bits), buy his book. If you want to actually learn something valuable, look at books by Lou Paget, Barbara Keesling, the Brauers, and Mantak Chia. No, none of these authors is a gynecologist but they put Mr. Gynecologist to shame in sexual knowledge and techniques. These authors also respect their readers and allow for differing points of view.

Stein wants the reader to be impressed by the fact that he is a gynecologist. I'm not impressed, I'm worried.

I was lucky enough to get an early copy of PASSIONATE SEX and found it to be the best book written on the subject of sexuality as it affects our health, happiness and longevity. After reading so many sex books written by jornalists, it was important to me to finally have a book written by a medical doctor.. It stresses that caring for one's sexual well-being is just as important to the mind and body as the food we eat, the medicine we take, and the exercise we do. Yet although we live in a society that is sex-oriented, most people are too embarrassed to discuss sex in a serious way. I would recommend this book to women or men who want the maximum out of life. It tells you how to find it.

I've always been a nice Catholic girl. Though I considered my attitudes about sex to be healthy and relatively liberal, there was always a part of me that was inhibited. Dr. Daniel Stein's book is helping me to explore vistas of my own sensual self that I feared when I was younger. What makes this book truly remarkable is that it's a medical doctor giving you permission to experience the oceans of your sexuality as a means to fill your soul and reaffirm your well-being. Somehow, when a gynecologist tells you something is OK, you listen.

The first time I read PASSIONATE SEX, I cried like a baby because it made me realize that the only shame in sex is the shame of not exploring fully who we are. Dr. Stein gives us the light we need to discover the hidden passion within ourselves. If you're hungry to open up beyond the boundaries of old baggage you carry about sex, or if you're itching to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, read this book. It can change your life. It's certainly doing that for mine.

Unlike so many self-help books that offer up the same old standard fare, PASSIONATE SEX delves into the subject of sexuality with complete abandon. Dr. Stein has the courage to tackle subjects that his more politically correct colleagues would shy away from. This book will not only show you how to fully realize the sexual being lying dormant inside you, but it will give you the strength and wisdom to empower that inner-being.

PASSIONATE SEX offers freedom from shame.

Passionate Sex is not a sterile, cold how-to technique manual -- but a book written by a physician who believes that maintaining a vital and healthy sexual relationship for the duration of a couple's togetherness needs to focus not just on techniques, but on romance, on sustaining passion and on allowing a couple the freedom to try new things. That may sound easy, but changing old habits and mindsets is NOT easy, and this volume helps make the transition gently pleasurably. It addresses people as adults, not automatons, and the tone is an open and sharing one.

In a day and age in which most couples squeeze in love making after the 11 o'clock news when they are both exhausted, Dr. Stein takes a radical departure and exhorts couples to focus on their sexuality and to MAKE time for quality love making.

If you are looking for a "positions" book, then this is not the book for you. If you are looking for ways to keep the passion alive in a committed relationship (or to reignite it) then buy a copy of Passionate Sex.

I was 12 years old when my parents handed me a book about an egg and some chickens. That was my first written exposure to sexuality. Passionate Sex will not be the last but it is the most important. This comprehensive book lists the correlation between sex, good health and mental well being. The tools described in the book are only guide posts to mutual understanding between lovers and partners. The power of the special sexual power in each of us combined in a meaningful relationship is awsome and a wonder to behold. Dr. Stein allows us to explore these special powers for a more meaningful and healthful lives of loving,respectful partners. Thank you Dr. Stein. Adalante.

Stephen Sloan.

"Passionate Sex,Discover The Special Power in You" by Dan Stein, MD is absolutely the best holistic medicine for creative sex. My husband Damir and I didn't realize that so much pleasure,happiness and ecstacy were possible, yet alone healthy and life promoting. This book has added a great deal to our lives.It is practical, easy to read, and packed with new ideas and information We both highly recomend it! Sanela and Damir Boltuzic

"Ideally, the woman should feel "I accept this sweetness from you" as you taste and swallow his fluid of love. Dr. Stein. Well, thank you for the advice doctor, but until you start swallowing, don't expect us to! Talk about sad!

This book is about as cutting edge as a dull razor. If you are sad enough to read a book about sex, then please, read one from someone who understands a little about the concept.

Pasionate Sex is a book that will bring new creativity and a million pleasurable ideas into your life. Best of all it's written by a gynecologist who knows what they're talking about. While we haven't tried everything yet, it's refreshing to know that there is so much that is safe and healthy left to try. The book is easy and fun to read. The section on toys (including the beautiful photos) is a real eye opener! I shared it with my husband of 20 years and it worked! Dr. Stein thanks for bringing passion back into our marriage.

This is more of a comment than a review. Dr. Stein's book takes an approach to sex and lovemaking that is "spiritually based" on mutual partnership love and understanding. I think it should be required reading for any partnership relationship. He makes all love interactions which are mutually consented clean and healthy. His style gives the reader many chances to thoroughly examine their own consciouses and to understand their feelings of "love" outside of the physical acts of sex. Thank you, Dr. Stein.