You Can Be Your Own Sex Therapist : A Systematized Behavioral Approach to Enhancing Your Sensual Pleasures, Improving Your Sexual Enjoyment [Paperback]

Carole Altman PH.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 1997

A step by step guide on how to improve and enhance your sexual pleasures and to overcome sexual problems or inhibitions.

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Dr. Altman's program works!

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This book is highly recommended. -- Dr. Barry Lubetkin, Behavior Modification Clinic

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Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: CASPER PUBLISHING; 2 edition (May 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965752798
• ISBN-13: 978-0965752794
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,281,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite dated and not very helpful, May 13, 2000

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This review is from: You Can Be Your Own Sex Therapist : A Systematized Behavioral Approach to Enhancing Your Sensual Pleasures, Improving Your Sexual Enjoyment (Paperback)

I found this book to be very outdated -- apparently it was written in 1976 and it definitely reflects the times. Of the discussed problems, the closest thing to "a lack of desire to have sex" was termed "frigidity," which is offensive and very superficial. This book is not for people who have real problems feeling sexual. It is very simplistic and unrealistic in that it suggests masturbation as a beginning step to increasing sexual desire. As a therapist myself, I believe this suggestion trivializes the legitimate problem of sexual dysfunction due to lack of desire by assuming a person would want to do these things but just doesn't know how. This book may prove useful to couples who simply need a little kick to their sex life, but not for people with bona fide problems, in my opinion.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful "how to" guide, March 28, 1999

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[e-mail] Jack N. Singer, Ph.D. (Las Vegas, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Be Your Own Sex Therapist : A Systematized Behavioral Approach to Enhancing Your Sensual Pleasures, Improving Your Sexual Enjoyment (Paperback)

This wonderful "how to" guide is "a must" for everyone's bedroom.(actually it is not limited to their bedroom!) As a practicing psychologist and certified sex therapist, I was delighted to read Dr. Altman's practical approach, which really suits everyone!

The book is easy to read, delightful and enlightening. I certainly recommed it for everyone experiencing difficulties maintaining the passion they wish and for those who want to keep their passion alive and strong.

Jack N. Singer, Ph.D.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful and fascinating book. Solve problems easily., August 21, 1998

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This review is from: You Can Be Your Own Sex Therapist : A Systematized Behavioral Approach to Enhancing Your Sensual Pleasures, Improving Your Sexual Enjoyment (Paperback)

I read this book because I saw Dr. Altman on a national talk show. She is as interesting in person and as informative as she is as a writer. I find her to be very intelligent and easy to listen to, and her instructions easy to follow. Her techniques are simple to follow, and her ideas really work. My wife and I are much happier since we've begun communicating, follow Dr. Altman's directions, and my wife has learned to be able to let go and relax so that she can climax more frequently and more easily. If you get a chance watch for Dr. Altman on TV, she seems to be on various shows and is worth looking for. Thanks for the book. Doug W.