Sex for Dummies

by Westheimer, Ruth K.

Edition: Miniature

ISBN13: 9780762407507

ISBN10: 0762407506

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 2000-03-01

Publisher(s): Running Pr Miniature Editions

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Summary

The perfect gift to slip under your loved one's pillow! This educational guide features advice on everything from procreation and puberty to courtship and commitment. Dr. Ruth also provides her own prescription for true romance-and encourages lovers to be spontaneous, playful, and loving. More For Dummies Miniature Editions

Author Biography

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, E.D.D., received her Doctorate in Education from Columbia University and studied psycho-sexual therapy at New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical School. She has held a private practice for nearly two decades, is an adjunct professor at New York University, and lectures at college campuses all over the country. She was awarded the 1995 Medal of Sexology by the American Board of Sexology and regularly appears on radio and TV programs and in print media all over the world. She has written 15 books, including Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex (now on CD-ROM), The Art of Arousal, Dr. Ruth Talks to Kids, and Dr. Ruth Talks to Grandparents.

Letter from Dr. Ruth	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Direct from the Playground	p. 3
Marriage, Morality, and Sexual Safety	p. 4
About This Book	p. 5
Starting Now	p. 6
Back to Basics	p. 7
In the Beginning: Making a Baby	p. 9
Ignorance Isn't Bliss	p. 10
Some Myths about Making Babies	p. 11
Making a Baby	p. 12
It's a Male Thing	p. 17
The Penis: Inside and Out	p. 17
Getting on Better Terms with Your Testicles	p. 23
The Prostate Gland	p. 29
It's a Female Thing	p. 31
All Those Latin Terms	p. 32
The "Men" Words -- Menstruation and Menopause	p. 40
Breasts: Hanging in There	p. 44
Understanding the Teen Years	p. 47
Don't Worry (Much), Be Happy (Lots)	p. 48
Evolving into Adulthood	p. 49
Friendships	p. 51
Dating	p. 52
Sex and Marriage	p. 52
Masturbation	p. 55
Sexual Identity	p. 55
All in the Family	p. 56
Don't Stop Here	p. 57
Getting Ready	p. 57
Finding the Right Partner	p. 59
Difficult, Yes; Impossible, No	p. 60
Believing in Yourself	p. 65
Re-entering the Dating Scene	p. 65
Dating When There Are Children at Home	p. 67
Asking the AIDS Question	p. 69
Having the AIDS Discussion	p. 69
How to Get Tested for AIDS	p. 75
Sex without Intercourse	p. 77
Using Birth Control: Reducing Your Risks	p. 79
The Four Basic Types of Contraception	p. 80
Facts about Birth Control Myths	p. 100
If Your Method Fails	p. 102
Courtship, Marriage, and Commitment	p. 107
Courtship	p. 108
Commitment	p. 111
Strengthening Your Marriage	p. 114
Sex and Marriage	p. 117
Romantic Getaways and Honeymoons	p. 121
Vacation Foreplay	p. 121
What Makes a Vacation Sexy?	p. 124
Vacations for Hobbyists	p. 125
Honeymooners	p. 126
Vacations with Kids	p. 130
Vacations with a Parent	p. 131
Vacation Variations	p. 131
Places to Visit	p. 133
Sexy but Cheap Vacations	p. 139
Doing It	p. 141
The First Time	p. 143
Virginity Is Not a Renewable Resource	p. 143
First Time's No Charm	p. 145
Giving the Green Light	p. 147
The First Time for Women	p. 149
The First Time for Men	p. 151
The First Time All Over Again	p. 153
Foreplay: Mood Magic	p. 155
Foreplay for Life	p. 155
Linking the Emotional to the Physical	p. 156
The Sexual Response Cycle	p. 157
Flowers as Foreplay	p. 159
Switching Gears: Engaging the Genitals	p. 164
When to End Foreplay	p. 168
Variations on a Theme	p. 169
Getting There Is Half the Fun	p. 170
The Good Old Missionary Position	p. 170
The Female-Superior Position	p. 173
Taking Her from Behind	p. 174
East Side, West Side, Side by Side	p. 175
Lap Dancing	p. 176
The Oceanic Position	p. 176
Standing Up	p. 176
Oral Sex: Using Your Mouth	p. 177
Anal Sex: Handle with Care	p. 178
Outercourse: Heavy Petting Revisited	p. 179
Safe Sex: Playing Alone Together	p. 180
Sex during Pregnancy	p. 180
The Big O	p. 185
What Is an Orgasm, Anyway	p. 185
Climaxing during Intercourse	p. 188
Afterplay: Embracing the Moment	p. 191
Uncover Those Ears	p. 191
Staying Awake	p. 193
Afterplay Creates Foreplay	p. 194
Keeping the Fires Burning	p. 195
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate	p. 196
Set the Stage for Romance	p. 199
Use Variety to Spice Up Your Sex Life	p. 202
Create an Adventure	p. 204
Take Charge of Your Sex Life	p. 206
Changing Patterns	p. 207
Sex in the Golden Years	p. 209
Female Changes	p. 209
Male Changes	p. 211
The Psychological Bonuses	p. 214
Sex If You Have a Disability or an Illness	p. 215
We Are All Sexual Beings	p. 216
Sex and Disabilities	p. 217
Sex after a Heart Attack	p. 220
Sex and the Diabetic	p. 223
Sex and the Mentally Impaired	p. 224
Sex and the Institutionalized	p. 225
Uncompromising Compromised Sex	p. 225
Same Sex Relationships	p. 227
The Right to Be Gay	p. 228
Determining Your Orientation -- without a Compass	p. 230
Coming Out	p. 231
Homosexual Sex between Men	p. 235
Lesbian Sex	p. 237
Bisexuality	p. 238
Solo Play and Fantasy	p. 239
The Mythology of Masturbation	p. 239
Too Much of a Good Thing?	p. 241
Masturbation for Life	p. 242
How to Masturbate	p. 245
Fantasy	p. 251
Cybersex and Other Variations	p. 253
Cybersex: Sex and the Computer	p. 254
The Telephone and Sex	p. 262
The Radio and Sex	p. 263
Sex and Television	p. 264
Multiple Partners	p. 265
Maintaining Healthy Sexuality	p. 269
What You Can Catch and How to Prevent It	p. 271
The Sexual Invasion: Repelling STDs	p. 272
Let's Get Serious	p. 281
Don't Be a Silent Partner	p. 282
Minimize Your Risks	p. 283
Male Sexual Problems	p. 285
Premature Ejaculation	p. 285
The Other Extreme: Importence	p. 291
Retarded Ejaculation	p. 298
Priapism -- The Case of the Permanent Erection	p. 298
The Bent Penis	p. 299
Lack of Desire	p. 300
Show 'em Who's Boss	p. 300
Female Sexual Problems	p. 301
That Elusive Orgasm	p. 301
Ouch! -- It's Too Tight in There	p. 310
Lack of Desire	p. 310
Problems with Body Image	p. 312
Sex after a Mastectomy	p. 313
Sex and the Law	p. 315
Society in the Bedroom	p. 315
The Laws against Child Abuse	p. 316
The Age of Consent	p. 317
The Legal Marriage Age	p. 318
Incest: A Violation of Trust	p. 318
Sex Education: Spreading the Word	p. 319
Rape: A Growing Concern	p. 320
The Law and Contraception	p. 321
The Law against Spreading Diseases	p. 321
Abortion: A Legal Safeguard	p. 322
The Law and Homosexuality	p. 323
Prostitution: The Case for Legalization	p. 323
Pornography: Erotic or Obscene	p. 324
Adultery: Cheating the Law	p. 326
Keeping Children Safe	p. 327
Stuff That's Not Dangerous	p. 327
Teaching Proper Functioning as Well as Proper Etiquette	p. 328
No Prescription Needed to Play Doctor	p. 329
Answering Children's Questions	p. 330
Personal Privacy	p. 331
Warning Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse	p. 332
The Accidental Voyeur	p. 333
Protecting Your Children from the Media	p. 333
Protecting Your Children from Cyberporn: Good News and Bad News	p. 335
The Speech about Strangers	p. 337
That Other Discussion -- Sex Ed and the Older Child	p. 339
The Part of Tens	p. 343
Ten Dumb Things People Believe about Sex	p. 345
If I Haven't Had Sex by the Time I'm 18, I'm a Loser	p. 346
The More I Score, the More Pleasure I'll Have	p. 346
Being a Heterosexual Makes Me Immune to AIDS	p. 347
The Grass Is Always Greener in the Neighbors' Bedroom	p. 348
Having Sex Will Make Everything All Right	p. 349
A Good Lover Must be an Open Book	p. 349
I Should Always Compare Sexual Partners	p. 350
I Can't Become a Better Lover	p. 351
Lovers Are like Siamese Twins	p. 351
I'm Too Old to Have Sex	p. 352
Ten Tips for Safer Sex	p. 353
Learn to Say No	p. 353
Limit Your Number of Partners	p. 354
Don't Rely Solely on Your Instincts	p. 354
Never Dull Your Senses When You're with Strangers	p. 355
Make the First Move toward Safer Sex	p. 355
Use Condoms	p. 356
Develop a Relationship before You Have Sex	p. 356
Don't Engage in Risky Behavior	p. 357
Don't Forget about the Other STDs	p. 358
Don't Sell Your Other Options Short	p. 358
Ten Things Women Wish Men Knew about Sex	p. 359
Chivalry Isn't Dead Yet	p. 359
Appearances Do Count	p. 360
You Can't Hurry Love	p. 361
A Clitoris Is Not Just a Small Penis	p. 361
Women Need to Bathe in the Afterglow	p. 362
Kinky Sex Isn't Sexy Sex	p. 362
Wandering Eyes Means Less Sex	p. 363
Slam-Bam-Thank-You-Ma am Doesn't Cut the Mustard	p. 364
Changing Diapers Is Sexy	p. 364
Just Because You Can't Doesn't Mean You Won't	p. 365
Ten Things Men Wish Women Knew about Sex	p. 367
Try Not to Give Mixed Signals	p. 368
It Really Does Hurt	p. 368
Sometimes It's OK Not to Save Electricity	p. 369
Teamwork Is Important	p. 369
The Playboy Playmate Is Not a Threat	p. 370
The Day I Stop Looking Is the Day I'm Dead	p. 371
If You Really Loved Me You'd	p. 371
The Way to a Man's Heart Is Not through His Stomach	p. 372
To a Man, Sex Is Different than Love	p. 373
The Older a Man Gets, the More Help He Needs	p. 373
Ten Tips for Truly Great Lovers	p. 375
Don't Make Love on Your First Date	p. 375
Set the Mood as Far in Advance as Possible	p. 376
Find Out What Your Partner Needs	p. 377
Protect Yourself and Your Partner	p. 377
Don't Fall into a Rut	p. 378
Do Something about Your Problems	p. 379
Use Your Sense of Touch	p. 379
Become a Great Kisser	p. 380
Satisfy Your Partner Even If You Don't Feel Like Sex	p. 381
Learn to Adapt to Your Circumstances	p. 381
Step into My Office	p. 383
"Baring All" for the Sexual Status Exam	p. 383
Take a ticket; one at a time, please	p. 384
I am not a medical doctor	p. 385
Sex is natural	p. 385
Sex Therapists Give the Best Homework	p. 386
The start-stop method	p. 386
Sensate focus exercises	p. 387
Do I need a partner?	p. 387
Using psychosexual therapy	p. 388
What about sex surrogates?	p. 388
Finding a Sex Therapist	p. 389
Choosing a Sex Therapist	p. 389
Terrific Resources	p. 391
Index	p. 393
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