Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking About Herpes [Paperback]

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer (Author), Pierre A. Lehu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 2004

For over two decades, Dr. Ruth has been the most recognizable and influential sex expert in the world. Now she tackles how to deal with one of the most common and misunderstood sexually transmitted diseases: herpes. It is estimated that herpes has infected some sixty million people in the United States. By interviewing dozens of people with herpes who have gone through the process of overcoming guilt, shame, and the common misconceptions associated with herpes, Dr. Ruth speaks frankly and openly about: What herpes is, and the different kinds of herpes you can catch; The ways herpes can be transmitted; How to cope with the disease once you have it; Having that all-important "talk" about dealing with herpes with either a prospective lover or a longtime partner, and Joining a herpes support group (or starting one of your own). Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking about Herpes also offers unique strategies on how to talk to your kids about herpes, and how herpes affects you if you're gay or an older adult. Finally, Dr. Ruth addresses how to talk about other sexually transmitted diseases with your partner or lover.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Grove Press; 1 edition (September 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080214120X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802141200
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Herpes
  • #41 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As an STD Patient Advocate..., January 19, 2005

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Gayla Baer "Gayla Baer dot Com" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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and as a advocate in the world of STD's for many years, I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It's not just for those who have experienced the physical issues that surround an STD diagnosis; it delves much deeper into the psychological and emotional aspects as well.

This book is a great resource for those living with an STD and provides as much of a step-by-step process to emotional recovery as any I have read.

I would highly recommend that anyone who is single and dating to pick up this book and read it cover to cover, perhaps even a couple of times. It will prepare you for the day when one of my 60 Million peers approach you with "The Talk" where they will disclose their own personal status and allow you to make a well informed decision on whether to continue the relationship or not.

Be sure to purchase your own copy and not borrow it, you will want to use a highlighter.

Gayla
Both a participant and reader of this book

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 29, 2011

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AlinRI - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dr. Ruth's Guide to Talking About Herpes (Paperback)

I loved reading this. Its not a good thing to have to deal with, but once you do you might as well learn as much as you can. i found this book very well laid out and very helpful for myself. I liked the real life stories and I found the information in depth, but explained well to make it interesting and easy to read. I had trouble putting it down and read it cover to cover, a little more each night. I would highly recommend it to others also living with herpes.