The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women [Hardcover]

Gary Rosberg (Author), Barbara Rosberg (Author), Ginger Kolbaba (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2006

A perfect follow-up book to the Rosbergs' widely read book 5 Love Needs of Men & Women. The 5 Sex Needs provides a straightforward and candid look at the different sex needs that both men and women bring to a marriage. The Rosbergs both educate and challenge married couples to develop a godly view of sexual intimacy. This book does not cover sexual techniques; instead, the specifics include the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of sex within a marriage. This book opens the lines of communication so that a couple can openly discuss their needs and experience sexual intimacy according to God's design.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What others are saying about the Rosbergs and the best-selling The 5 Love Needs of Men and Women:

“This book will change your marriage!” Dr. Steve Farrar, chairman of Men’s Leadership Ministries

“This book holds the power to radically impact your relationship. Gary and Barb’s extraordinary insight into the love needs of men and women provides an excellent guide to understanding the love of your life.” Dr. Gary Smalley, director of the Smalley Relationship Center

“What a helpful resource—full of vivid examples and great advice!” Bill McCartney, founder of Promise Keepers

“Gary and Barb speak a language we all need to hear. And trust me. They know what they’re talking about!” Patsy Clairmont, best-selling author and Women of Faith speaker

“This is a must-read for every couple who wants a marriage that is all God intended it to be!” Dr. Dennis Rainey, author of Moments Together for Couples

“The Rosbergs expose and explain the often unexpressed needs in the hearts of husbands and wives.” Michael Medved, national radio talk-show host

From the Back Cover

From the authors of the groundbreaking, best-selling, The 5 Love Needs of Men and Women. . . .

Great sex isn’t just a grope, a grab, and a romp in the sack.

Truly great, deeply satisfying sex happens only when husbands and wives aspire to meet one another’s deepest, most intimate needs. That’s when sex is at its best, when it strengthens a relationship, and when it elicits its most ecstatic responses!

So . . . are you meeting your spouse’s most intimate sex needs? Do you even know what they are? You might be surprised.

Following up on their best-selling The 5 Love Needs of Men and Women, Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg surveyed more than seven hundred married couples across the country to discover the top five sex needs of men and women, what men and women love and hate about sex, and what spouses can do outside the bedroom to elicit the greatest results inside the bedroom.
You won’t believe the results . . .

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414301839
• ISBN-13: 978-1414301839
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to bridge the gap between men's and women's perceptions, November 8, 2006

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This review is from: The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women (Hardcover)

To many wives "sex" is the original 4-letter word , to many marriages a major stress point, and to most husbands lifeblood. In their excellent new book, The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women, Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg with Ginger Kolbaba explain how to bridge the gap in perceptions of sex to make marriage the intimate joy that both husbands and wives long for.

Based on their years of counseling, the Rosbergs explain why the Golden Rule needs to be reinterpreted when it comes to sex, the five deepest sex needs of both men and women, and how to meet your spouse's needs.

They divide the book into two sections: "The Five Sex Needs of Husbands and Wives," and "Enriching Your Sex Life." In the first section the Rosbergs look at each of the sex needs, the problems caused by unmet needs, and ways to meet these needs.

The next section explains the problems that may block sexual fulfillment and offers ideas on dealing with those problems. They include an upbeat chapter on keeping the fun in sex. They discuss the spiritual side of sex, which may surprise you, and then explore the somber issues of premarital sex, pornography, infidelity, and sexual trauma. They conclude with appendices on what the Bible says about marriage and sex, and a resource list.

The Rosbergs bring their experience as America's Family Coaches, as prolific writers, counselors, and radio program hosts to the book. Kolbaba's extensive writing and editing background as the editor of Marriage Partnership makes the book lively and appealing. Using anecdotes and biblical principles, they draw the reader into their discussion. Especially helpful is their encouragement to seek ways to serve one another, including sexually.

The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women would make an excellent gift for newlyweds as well as older weds. It would be helpful for pastors to assign during premarital counseling and for counselors to use during counseling of troubled marriage.

The summer before my husband and I married, a local millworker, a regular at the little restaurant where I worked, offered me some advice. His words carried the wisdom of unhappy experience. He said, "Most of the problems in marriage are related to money, sex, or kids, not necessarily in that order." He had a point. - Debbie W. Wilson, Christian Book Previews.com

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for really connecting with your spouse, December 8, 2010

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This review is from: The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women (Hardcover)

This book is not what you think. It is truly a way to connect with you spouse and learn how the opposite sex thinks and feels. I have grown so much closer to my spouse by reading this together. Especially since we have opposite daily schedules and don't have much time to be together. We've learned to really maximize our experience and love together from reading this. I highly recommend it to all married couples!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best marriage book I have found, hands down., September 10, 2007

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This review is from: The 5 Sex Needs of Men & Women (Hardcover)

I have purchased about 5 of these books. It was so pivitol in helping me understand what went wrong in my first marriage and in helping me to be a better wife in my second marriage. I have reccommended this book to many of my friends and have bought the book to give to many friends and family that are having marital problems.