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From Publishers Weekly
In this well-paced book, Sachs celebrates the joys of sexuality, considering it a complex gift that requires a delicate balance of passion and judgment. Because sexuality is much more than two bodies, or even one, participating in a sexual act, she says it's important to explore all possible sexual dimensions. To that end, she includes sections on getting reacquainted with one's body, the importance of establishing a mind-body connection, achieving a healthy attitude toward sex, ways of adding vitality and spontaneity to sexual relationships, and why sex talk is important. She even makes suggestions on how parents can discuss sexual issues with their children. In light of these perilous times (read: HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases), information is supplied on how to have safer, smarter sex, and how to address these issues with a new partner. Although a reading list is provided, source notes would have been helpful, especially to substantiate some controversial statements-for example, that African American women are taught that it's wrong to touch themselves, or it's part of the Greek tradition for young men to select same-sex partners before they accept their traditional matrimonial obligations.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
In order to counter the often negative characterization of sex in contemporary society, sex therapist, educator, and consultant Sachs promotes healthy sexual behavior and intimacy as a way for people to experience a greater sense of wholeness and well-being. But this guidebook does not target the sexually dysfunctional. Instead, Sachs relies on research, case histories, and personal experiences to illustrate the "everydayness" of sexuality, emphasizing how sex takes place simultaneously on biological, psychological, emotional, and social planes. She provides a variety of tools for understanding and evaluating our sexual lives, including techniques, exercises, and advice for improving sexual experiences, open-minded discussions of sexual orientation and exploration, and a much-needed chapter on introducing children to a healthy sexual development. This book expands on Barbara Keeshing's Sexual Pleasure (Hunter House, 1993). A user-friendly addition to human development and sexuality collections; recommended for public libraries.
David R. Johnson, Arnold LeDoux Lib., Louisiana State Univ., Eunice
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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