Sex For Dummies [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2006

Try new sexual positions


The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship

Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.

Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies

"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
--People Magazine

"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks -- enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
--Booklist

"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
--New York Times

Discover how to
* Enjoy the first time
* Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
* Avoid STDs and have safer sex
* Discuss sex with your kids
* Navigate cybersex

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From the Back Cover

Try new sexual positions

The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship

Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.

Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies

"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
—People Magazine

"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks — enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
—Booklist

"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
—New York Times

Discover how to

• Enjoy the first time
• Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
• Avoid STDs and have safer sex
• Discuss sex with your kids
• Navigate cybersex

About the Author

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who helped pioneer the field of media psychology with her radio program, Sexually Speaking, which first aired in New York in 1981. Within a few years, she had built a communications network to distribute her expertise that included television, books, newspapers, games, calendars, home videos, and computer software.
Dr. Westheimer studied psychology at the Sorbonne in Paris, received her Master’s Degree in Sociology from the Graduate Faculty of the New School of Social Research and her Doctorate of Education (EdD) in the Interdisciplinary Study of the Family from Columbia University Teacher’s College. Working at Planned Parenthood prompted her to further her education in human sexuality by studying under Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan at New York Hospital–Cornell University Medical Center. She later participated in the program for five years as an adjunct associate professor. She has also taught at Lehman College, Brooklyn College, Adelphi University, Columbia University, and West Point.
She is currently an associate fellow at Calhoun College at Yale University, where she teaches a class on the family, a fellow at Butler College at Princeton University, where she teaches a class on the Jewish family in the Department of Judaic Studies, and an adjunct professor at New York University.
Dr. Westheimer is a fellow of New York Academy of Medicine and has her own private practice in New York. She frequently lectures around the world, including at universities, and has twice been named “College Lecturer of the Year.” She has received honorary doctorates from Hebrew Union College—Institute of Religion, Trinity College, and Lehman College, as well as a Medal of Excellence from Columbia Teacher’s College.
Dr. Westheimer has written 31 books. Some of the others include Dr. Ruth’s Encyclopedia of Sex, Dr. Ruth’s Sex After 50, The Art of Arousal, The Olive and the Tree: The Secret Strengths of the Druze, and Rekindling Romance For Dummies. And Dr. Ruth can be found on the Web at www.drruth.com.

Pierre A. Lehu has been Dr. Ruth’s “Minister of Communications” for more than 25 years. He has co-authored 13 books with her.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (November 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047004523X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470045237
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geriatric Sex, November 15, 2009

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Sexy Grandma (Ocala, FL) - See all my reviews

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My partner and I were having a sexual problem. We are both retired and want to have a rewarding sex life together. Dr. Ruth gave me insight to try a couple of new things that are really helping.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great review of the basics, additional interesting facts, December 10, 2008

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Despite the fact that this is a "Dummies" book, it is actually quite detailed and scientific in nature. A good review of basic facts in regards to male & female bodies, esp. for those of us who have been out of sex ed for a while now. Also provides some thoughtful information for "beginners".

It also includes interesting extra facts & information, like sex during pregnancy, sex during menstruation, the importance of prostate & other male/female exams, interesting pros & cons of different positions, etc.

Also, Dr. Ruth's personality comes through in the book, which is generally a good thing. She adds a touch of humor to this book, though at times a bit too quirky...

Overall, a good book for the topic and probably useful for parents wanting to speak to their kids about sex (or if they are too uneasy to give them the talk directly).

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book on how to maintain Healhty Sexuality!, June 13, 2008

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Ruth Westheimer has helped pioneer media psychology as a psychosexual therapist. Her book covers a wide array of topics on sex from the basics to maintaining healthy sexuality. The book is well written, non-judgmental, easy to read and informative.

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