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Book SynopsisArriving in New York with a failing relationship and a body she felt out of touch with, Stephanie Theobald set off on a 3,497 mile trip across America to re-build her orgasm from the ground up. What started as a quest for the ultimate auto-erotic experience became a fantastic voyage into her own body.She takes us from ‘body sex’ classes with the legendary feminist Betty Dodson to an interview with the former US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, who was fired for suggesting that masturbation should be talked about in schools. Along the way, we are immersed in a weird, countercultural America of marijuana farms and ‘ecosexual sexologists’.Sex Drive is a memoir about desire and pleasure, merging sexuality and spirituality, eighteenth-century porn and enlightenment philosophy. A new sexual revolution has begun – and this time round, it’s all about the women.

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Book SynopsisIncreasing numbers of people with autism and other developmental disabilities are being convicted of sex offences, resulting in draconian and public punishment. Yet even when evidence shows that people with these conditions often pose little threat to society, or lack a core understanding as to why their actions break the law, the "sex offender legal regime" doesn't allow any room to take the disability into account.This ground-breaking book offers a multi-disciplinary examination of how unjust sex offense laws trap vulnerable groups such as those with developmental disabilities. Drawing on research, empirical evidence and including case studies, experts from the fields of law, ethics, psychology and sociology explore what steps should be taken in order to ensure that laws are just and take into consideration factors such as the vulnerability of the perpetrators. Investigating the consequences caused by public hysteria over sex offenses, this book highlights the judicial failure to protect defendants with developmental disabilities in the context of the unjust and hyper-punishment of all those charged with sex offenses. Proposing a new way forward based on research and evidence-based sentencing for sex offenses, and elimination of the sex offender registry, this book offers an informed and compassionate view that is essential for all professionals working in this field.Trade ReviewWho doesn't want to protect kids from sexual violence? We all do! But our current sex offender laws are turning Americans with autism into pariahs when they don't - can't - understand our social cues and taboos. The result is harsh punishments that don't make children any safer, even as they decimate lives that were already heartbreakingly difficult. Kudos to Dubin and Horowitz for bringing light to one of the saddest and most infuriating issues facing our country. -- Lenore Skenazy, founder of the book, blog and movement Free-Range KidsAlthough this book's focus is on the lack of justice in the criminal justice system for those with disabilities such as autism, it's much more - a well-documented demonstration of the continuation of legislation and policies driven not by evidence and efficacy, but by fear, anger, revenge panic and politics. -- William C. Buhl, retired Circuit Judge and former District Judge and Prosecuting AttorneyAn intimate look at the social and sexual challenges of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders to an informed critique of child pornography prosecutions and the hyper-punishment of sex offenses. The resultant proposals are rational, just, and humane, not only for people with development disabilities but for all criminal defendants. -- Judith Levine, author of Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children from SexIn the past, when the unthinkable happened and an individual within the autism spectrum was charged with sexually-related crimes, parents despaired, clinicians and advocates stood powerless, and a train wreck of destruction followed. No More. This book is now our most powerful weapon to counter a system too rigid to understand, too self-righteous to be just, and too unforgiving to consider scientific facts and clinical knowledge. -- Ami Klin PhD, Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of MedicineThis text... represents a crucial exploration into the subject of working with offenders convicted of child pornography or sexual abuse charges. It differentiates itself by considering the perspectives of sexual offenders with a diagnosis of autism and other developmental disabilities and offers a fresh perspective upon current sex offending legislation in the USA... the book has value for probation staff and other professionals working with clients on the autism spectrum, by considering that specific service users with autism convicted of a sexual offence may require alternative interventions and support programmes to those typically offered to service users without additional needs. In doing so, the book highlights the diverse backgrounds of individuals identified as committing a sexual offence and supports the philosophy that treating everyone the same does not equate to true equality. -- Iain Dickie, Researcher, University of Cumbria * Probation Journal *Table of ContentsForeword by Alan Gershel, J.D., Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan, USA. Introduction. Mark Mahoney, J.D.. Introduction: Caught in the Web of the Criminal Justice System: Autism, Other Developmental Disabilities and Non-Contact Sex Offenses. Lawrence A. Dubin, Professor of Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, USA and Emily Horowitz, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York, USA. 1. A Father's Journey to Protect His Son: A Legal Perspective. Lawrence A. Dubin. 2. Child and Juvenile Pornography and ASD. Gary Mesibov, Licensed Psychologist, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina, USA. 3. Representing an Autism Spectrum Disorder Individual Charged with Possession of Internet Child Pornography: A Case Study. Kenneth M. Mogill, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mogill, Posner & Cohen, USA. 4. Forensic Assessment of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Charged with Child Pornography Violations. Dr Dennis P. Sugrue, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, USA. 5. Sex Offenses, Lies, and Politics: The Web of the Registry. Emily Horowitz. 6. Tilting at Windmills: The Misplaced War on Child Pornography Offenders. Mark H. Allenbaugh, Criminal Defense Lawyer, USA. 7. Egregious Flaws Discredit the Butner Redux Study: Effective Policies for Sentencing Federal Child Pornography Offenders Require Findings Based on Valid Research Principles. Richard Wollert, Mental Health, Law and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University, Canada and Alexander Skelton, Department of Corrections, Wellington, New Zealand. 8. Accessors and Distributors of Child Pornography: Not Who You Think They Are. Fred S. Berlin, Sexual Behaviour and Consultations Unit, John Hopkins University, USA. 9. Collateral Damage of Sex Offender Management Policies for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and Their Family Members. Erin Comartin, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Wayne State University, USA. 10. An Alternative Universe: The Perspective of an Autistic Registrant. Nick Dubin, USA. 11. Navigating Judicial Responses for Those Caught in the Web. Catherine Carpenter, Professor of Law, Southwestern Law School, USA. 12. Asperger's Syndrome and Downloading Child Pornography: Why Criminal Punishment is Unjust and Ineffective. John Douard, Professor of Philosophy, University of New Jersey, USA and Pamela Schultz, Professor of Communication Studies, Department of Psychology and Communication, Alfred University, USA. Afterword. Tony Attwood.

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Book SynopsisIntimate self-touch and masturbation can pose many difficulties for people with learning disabilities and/or on the autistic spectrum, particularly when it happens in public settings. This frank and thorough guide looks at societal, cultural and religious views of masturbation, how teens develop into sexual beings, the right to be sexual, how to masturbate, appropriate public and private behaviour, professional responsibilities and boundaries, and legal aspects of this topic. It also contains good practice responses providing examples of the issues and solutions in action.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent and much needed resource for both professionals and carers. It combines a perfect balance of information and practical advice/exercises which will enable readers to feel confident in tackling this important topic. -- Dr Claire Bates, Supported Loving LeaderAn outstanding read for anyone involved in 'Relationships and Sex Education'. Mel Gadd uses a clear and easy writing style to concisely illuminate every aspect of masturbation in relation to Autism and Learning Disabilities. She covers the full range of issues including 'Right/responsibilities', 'The Law' and 'Practical Teaching Sessions'. Her years of experience and exhaustive knowledge, combined with a grounded approach and natural humour, has produced an invaluable resource for professionals, carers and parents. -- Jez Shea, Learning Disability Nurse and University Lecturer with over 20 years’ experience working in ‘Relationships and Sex Education’ for people with learning disabilities.Table of ContentsIntroduction Language and masturbation Benefits and harm of masturbation What else could it be? Physical and emotional development How to masturbateMasturbating if you are transgenderLaw and masturbation Faith and masturbation Relationships and sex education delivered in school Teaching about masturbation Masturbation education activities Parents and professionals - working together Sex toys, fetish items, pornography, sexting, sex workersCommon situations and good practice responsesSexual behaviour and sex education care plan Developing a masturbation policy Glossary References

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Book SynopsisWhen you give out these tickets, you both get lucky! Each shimmering foil-stamped ticket in this bundle of twelve grants its lucky recipient a sexy favor, ranging from role-play to sensual massage. A playful way to turn up the heat, these tickets are a steamy gift that will hit the jackpot—for you both. JUST THE TICKET: These tickets are a fun way to give (and get) a little something special on Valentine's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or just because. ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH: In addition to the eleven pre-filled tickets, the booklet includes one blank version that you can fill in with your own customized steamy surprise. Plus, each ticket includes space on the back to personalize your gift. GIVE ALL AT ONCE, OR INDIVIDUALLY: The tickets are easily removable, so you can give the whole booklet at once, or give them out individually. Use them however you see fit – just get lucky! Perfect for: couples looking for impulse-priced sexy gifts people seeking bachelorette or bachelor party gifts

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Book SynopsisOne woman''s road trip across America in search of her lost libido.Arriving in New York with a failing relationship and a body she felt out of touch with, Stephanie Theobald set off on a 3,497 mile trip across America to re-build her orgasm from the ground up. What started as a quest for the ultimate auto-erotic experience became a fantastic voyage into her own body.She takes us from ‘body sex’ classes with the legendary feminist Betty Dodson to an interview with the former US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, who was fired for suggesting that masturbation should be talked about in schools. Along the way, we are immersed in a weird, countercultural America of marijuana farms and ‘ecosexual sexologists’.Sex Drive is a memoir about desire and pleasure, merging sexuality and spirituality, eighteenth-century porn and enlightenment philosophy. A new sexual revolution has begun - and thi

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Book SynopsisChris and Gisela have been partners for twelve years. Four years ago Chris was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. For Chris, this was an explanation of why he had always regarded himself as 'socially handicapped'. For Gisela, it meant coming to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris's good intentions. For the couple it was the beginning of a long and still unfinished process of learning to live with a disability regarded by some as incompatible with marriage.Trade ReviewThis fascinating book is a joint venture between Gisela and Chris. They have each written frankly of their own perceptions of their marriage and reflect with great sensitivity on the impact which Asperger's syndrome has had on their 12 years of living together. It is likely to be of particular interest to those involved in marital counselling.'If you are looking for a sensitive and enlightening insight into an 11-year-old marriage between a man diagnosed with Asperger's and his long-suffering wife, look no further than this excellent book... the heartening message is that, despite the immense obstacles - both within the marriage and from the lack of facilities available - here is a couple that have managed to go a long way towards bridging that "yawning chasm". -- Looking UP[When] one partner has Asperger syndrome, making the diagnosis can be problematic, but giving advice on coping and understanding the condition is even more problematic. That is why reading Chris and Gisela's book was so fascinating and helpful.They do not pretend that it is easy, but their factual information with some poignant yet amusing anecdotes make this an enjoyable, as well as informative, book to read. I would highly recommend the book for couples where one partner has Asperger syndrome and for professionals, not only those working in this field, but anyone who works with people with relationship difficulties. It is definitely on my list of recommended reading. -- CommunicationA humane and tender book…Chris's writing itself has done more to explain to me what Asperger syndrome involves than any `description' I have previously read…The book is hopeful without being soppy and brave without being boastful. -- Open MindThis book is the first to examine a successful marriage from both perspectives and provides knowledge that will be of value, not only to similar couples and individuals with Asperger Syndrome who are considering a relationship, but also the organizations that support relationships. -- from the foreword by Tony AttwoodThis book is the first of its kind and is an essential read for couples, parents and professionals involved or interested in gaining a deeper understanding into the uncharted territory of Asperger marriages. -- Maxine Aston, Relate Trainer and Couple Counsellor specialising in relationships affected by Asperger Syndrome and author of `The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome'.A very readable book, pastors may welll find it helpful for their own understanding, but also as a resource to pass on to couples concerned for their autistic child, as also to people suffering from this particular disability. -- Ministry TodayThis is a book of real value to people with a personal experience of AS and one which will also be reassuring to parents of children diagnosed with AS. I would particularly recommend it as a quick read to both social and health care professionals who are involved in making assessments, trying to understand the `person' and attempting to enable people with AS to achieve their own aspirations. -- Professional Social Work MagazineTable of ContentsForeword - Tony Attwood. 1. Introduction - Gisela. 2. Terminology - Gisela. 3. Relationships - Chris. 4. How we met - Gisela. 5. Diagnosis - Chris. 6. ICD-10 Criteria for Asperger Syndrome. 7. Diagnosis - Gisela. 8. Communication - Chris. 9. Communication - Gisela. 10. Affection, sentimentality and intimacy - Chris. 11. Intimacy, romance and intuition - Gisela. 12. Sex. 13. Living together - Chris. 14. Living together - Gisela. 15. Parenthood - Chris. 16. Parenthood - Gisela. 17. Social life - Chris. 18. Social life - Gisela. 19. Employment - Gisela. 20. The future - Chris. 21. Postscript - Gisela. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the experiences of parents, offspring and donors and including her own and her family's story, this thought-provoking and informative book explores the process of donor conception. From finding out about an infertility problem, to considering whether - and how - to tell the children about their conception, and how those children feel as the adult offspring of a donor, she provides practical suggestions as well as in-depth consideration of the emotional and ethical issues involved.Lorbach takes the reader step-by-step through the process of deciding to use donor conception, choosing a donor, and discussing the decision with others - and considers the perspective of the donor alongside those of parents and offspring. Tackling difficult subjects such as disclosure and offspring's access to information about the donor, this important book is a much-needed resource for health, counseling and social work professionals as well as for the couples and families themselves.Trade Review... an important contribution to contemporary debates on assisted conception services providing unique perspectives from donors, parents of donor-conceived children and donor-conceived people. It should be recommended to anyone contemplating becoming a donor or undergoing assisted conception services involving donated gametes... this book should [also] be compulsory reading for all those who provide donor conception services, regulators of donor conception services and legislators. -- from the Foreword by Eric BlythTable of ContentsForeword by Eric Blyth.1.Introduction. 2. Male Infertility. 3. Female Infertility. 4. Making the Decision to Use Donor Conception. 5. Choosing a Donor. 6. Donors. 7. Telling Others. 8. Treatment, Pregnancy and Birth. 9. To Tell or Not to Tell the Offspring. 10. Telling. 11. After the Telling. 12. Discussions with Donor Offspring. 13. Thoughts and Experiences of Donor Offspring. Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten by an 'insider', an openly gay autistic adult, Wendy Lawson writes frankly and honestly about autism, sex and sexuality. In her new book, she draws upon her own experience to examine the implications of being autistic on relationships, sex and sexuality. Having discussed subjects such as basic sex education and autism, the author goes further to explore the wider issues of interpersonal relationships, same sex attraction, bisexuality and transgender issues. She also examines the unspoken rules that exist between people in relationships and explains why these rules can be difficult and confusing for people with autism. This book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them.Trade ReviewThis book will give courage and information to adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome and provide essential insights to those living and working with them. -- The SpectrumIn many ways this book is quite remarkable both for the professional reader and for the person with autism. In the first case it serves as an antidote to the sterile professional literature on diagnosis, management of anxiety symptoms, social stories and so on. In the second case I imagine this book could be like the switching on of a brilliant light to a person with autism, allowing them across to a world that might be incomprehensible, in a way that they can grasp and mull over and apply.The liberating potential of this book is obviously even more the case if this person is struggling with their sexual identity. -- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family TherapyA thought-provoking introduction to a whole range of issues related to the building of friendships and relationships, intimacy, sexual orientation, and maintaining relationships. -- Community CareMother of four Wendy Lawson writes frankly about autism, sex and sexuality; and the many issues that can make these subjects so complicated for autistic people. She draws upon her own experiences as an autistic adult to attempt to address everyday questions that face autistic people regarding sexuality, love and relationships. The book provides essential insights to people with autism or Aspergers Syndrome and to those living and working with them. -- Autism UsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Glenys Jones. Introduction. Part I. 1 Foundations of who we are: ASD and Sexuality. 2. Sex Education. 3. What is a relationship? Part 2. 4. Being in a partnership. 5. Discovering bi-sexuality, homosexuality or transgender dispositions. 6. What is Family? 7.Building a safe place. 8. Maintaining our safe place. 9. Accepting and celebrating who I am. References. Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrome, but by their partners, parents and other family members: it is they who have to cope with the absence of communication, affection and empathy expected from a reciprocal loving relationship.'- Irish Journal of Medical ScienceThe difficulties faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) cannot be underestimated, but the emotional problems experienced by those who support them - partners, family and friends - are often over-looked. Focusing on what is referred to as the Cassandra phenomenon, where the neurotypical partner often needs more emotional guidance than the AS partner, this volume gathers together letters, thoughts and poems to give voice to the loneliness, frustration and love felt by many individuals who are close to one or more people with AS. Assembled by FAAAS Inc. (Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome), a well-known support group specifically for family members, friends and loved ones of people with AS, this collection will provide the emotional support, insight and understanding needed to deal with the emotions that AS evokes within close relationships.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Terminology. Preface. 1. Asperger's Syndrome and its Effect upon the Families, FAAAS, Inc., USA, 2002. 2. Cassandra Phenomenon, FAAAS, Inc., 2000. 3. The Family Aspect of Asperger's Syndrome, Linda Demer, UCLA, 2002. 4. Things I have Learnt About Asperger's Syndrome…, Brenda Wall, UK, 2002. 5. Behind a Glass Wall, Marguerite Long, Australia, 1997. 6. Is Anyone Listening?, Karen E. Rodman, USA, 1997. 7. Be Careful What You Wish For, Anonymous, New Jersey, 2002. 8. Asperger's Dungeon, Dawn O'Neil, USA, 2002. 9. Living with an AS Son, E.G., USA, 2002. 10. A Commentary, Anonymous, USA, 2000. 11. A Failed Marriage, Anonymous. 12. Asperger's Syndrome, Obsessions, etc., Anonymous, USA, 2000. 13. Naked Hands, Kathy Read, USA, 2002. 14. Personal Reflections on a Relationship with an Adult who has the Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome, Anonymous, USA, 2000. 15. When We Married, Anonymous, 2001. 16. When Cassandra was Very, Very Young, Judy Singer, Australia, 2002. 17. Roses and Cacti, Marguerite Long, Australia, 2000. 18. Loneliness Is…, Karen E. Rodman, USA, 1995. 19. Bobby…, Bobby's Mom, Vicki, USA, 2000. 20. Life With My AS Mother, Paula, Canada, 2002. 21. Disconnecting from the Treadmill, Regina, New York, 2001. 22. When Love is Not Enough, Brenda Wall, UK, 1997. 23. My Corner, Yvette Gerhardt, USA, 2003. 24. My Older AS Son…, Anonymous, New Zealand, 2002. 25. Tempest and Sunshine, Cynthia Marchant, USA, 1990. 26. AS Awareness: A Path Out of the Darkness, Debbie, USA, 2000. 27. Passive Aggression, Marguerite Long, Australia, 2002. 28. Six Generations of AS, A seventy-plus -year-young anonymous male, USA. 29. Trying to Describe our Situation, "Sharon", USA, 2000. 30. O Negative, Anonymous, USA, 2002. 31. Knowing is Understanding, Understanding is Accepting: A Note of Encouragement, Annemarieke, USA, 2002. 32. The End into a Beginning, Anonymous, USA, 2002. 33. Untitled, Maxine Aston, UK, 2002. 34. Come With Me, Dawn O'Neil, USA, 2002.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive, professional 'toolkit' that will help you: learn how to resolve sexual and relationship problems; discover new techniques to improve your relationship; practise skills that can protect your relationship; and put romance, fun and passion back into your life.Drawing on her wide professional experience, Dr Lori Boul provides authentic therapy techniques in an accessible, easy-to-follow, step-by-step layout that can be practised effectively at home. Full of practical exercises and innovative techniques, DIY Sex and Relationship Therapy will give you the skills you need to improve your relationship without the expense of face-to-face counselling. You will be guided through a programme of relationship and sex therapy sessions that will help you overcome your difficulties, recapture fun and romance and ensure the changes you make will truly last.Trade Review"Delivers the information that makes it unnecessary for individuals in unhappy relationships to have to search out their own therapist. This book provides an easy to read format, a warm and welcome invitation into the therapist's room, whilst all the time the couple are working at their own pace in their own homes." From the Foreword by Professor Kevan Wylie, M.D.Table of ContentsPre-therapy; Session 1. Talking to each other; Session 2. Identifying the problems; Session 3. Relationship behaviours; Session 4. Understanding emotions; Session 5. Romance; Session 6. Let's talk about sex; Session 7. Sexual problems; Session 8. Sexual self; Session 9. Getting it together; Session 10. Fun and fantasy; Post therapy; Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten during the Tang dynasty, this unusual tantric guide documents a sexual tantra that is thought to have been practiced by kings for several dynasties, before losing favor to a more ascetic approach to Taoism. According to legend, the author was last seen on the edge of a precipice, clasping the book to his chest, and proclaiming the sincerity of his practice.Translated into English for the first time, this illuminating text carefully describes the methods of this sexual internal alchemy practice, pursued strictly for the spiritual advancement of the practitioner, and undertaken only once desire and attachment for a consort had been overcome. Cloaked in metaphor, the techniques and attendant virtues of the practice are presented in beautiful poetry and prose, with explanatory commentaries throughout.This is an important historical text that will provide a fascinating insight into ancient tantric practices for anyone with an interest in Taoism, Chinese history and philosophy, and tantra or meditation practices.Table of ContentsTranslator's Note. Introduction. Preface. Part I. Preparation of the Mind. Cultivating the Chi Through Sole Breathing. Accumulating Chi to Open the Gate. Cultivating the Body's Essence with Jade Fluid. Part II. Preparing the Practice. Assembling Wealth to Cultivate the Practice. Selecting the Place for Practice. Selecting Companions. Building the Chambers for Practice. Choosing Consorts. Testing the Quality of the Consort. Choosing the Gold Consort. Choosing the Fire Consort. Choosing the Water Consort. Cultivating the Body's Essence and Building the Foundation. Building up Chi to Enter the Pass. Extending the Lifespan with Jade Liquid. Using Gold Water to Forge the Sword. Recovering the Golden Elixir. Selecting the Time for Heaven Circulation. Part III. The Secrets of Collecting Truth. Beginning Practice. Building the Foundation. Collecting the Medicine. Knowing the Time. Strumming the Lute. Facing your Enemy. Upside Down. In All Sincerity. Water Wheel. The Gateway of Belief. Following or Reversing. Part IV. The Way of Gathering Truth. Advanced Practice. Seventeen Poems of the True Secret.

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Book SynopsisFor Aspie girls and women, dating and sexual relationships can be confusing, intimidating and potentially dangerous. Even if actively avoiding romantic relationships or sexual encounters, a lack of understanding about acceptable social interaction between men and women can leave Aspies vulnerable to negative experiences. It is vital, therefore, that the facts and unwritten rules about sexual conduct and relationships are clearly laid out for girls and women on the spectrum.Understanding that Aspies need explanations to be explicit and unambiguous, Debi Brown, a female on the spectrum, presents the truth about sex and relationships, shares her personal insight and provides practical strategies for staying safe in many different situations. As she guides Aspies through the unwritten safety rules around dating, relationships and sex, her advice will empower females on the spectrum, allowing them to build up their knowledge, recognise and report abusive behaviour, understand boundaries, develop relationship skills and work towards a safe independence. Covering topics such as boyfriends, sex, pregnancy and rape, this book includes advice on building a support network, saying 'no', self-esteem and emotional healing and will prepare Aspie girls and women to make independent, informed and safe decisions when interacting with men.Written with warmth, honesty and understanding, this is essential reading for every Aspie girl and woman, from age 13 upwards. It will also be a valuable source of insight and advice for parents, friends, professionals and anyone else supporting a female on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewWould I recommend this book? Absolutely. Debi's thoroughness, frankness and clarity make it an important book for a lot of girls and women, not just those who are Aspies. -- NASAs an Aspie herself, Debi Brown has written warmly, startlingly honestly and from a position of knowledge... She has understood the fundamental truth, that to ensure a girl's safety, it is vital to educate her... Debi doesn't use innuendo or assume knowledge on the part of the reader... She lays it bare, and when it all gets too difficult (some of the subject matter is deeply challenging), she envelops you warmly with reassurances and kind words. You feel as though you are sitting having a heart-to-heart chat with your best friend. This beautifully written book should be essential reading for all young women, not just Aspies. -- from the foreword by Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's SyndromeMany female Aspies will identify with the sense of uncertainty and vulnerability surrounding sexuality and relationships, which Debi Brown conveys with great sensitivity and honesty. Like a reassuring friend, she guides readers through a carefully structured series of 'rules' about social support, intimate relationships and safety. Written with tremendous warmth, this book gives indispensable advice for females with Asperger syndrome, as well as being enlightening for parents, like me. I particularly enjoyed the personal experiences and insights Debi shared. -- Kate E Reynolds, counsellor, autism mother and author of Party Planning for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum and Sexuality and Severe Autism (forthcoming)Table of ContentsForeword by Sarah Attwood. Why I wrote An Aspie Girl's Guide and why you should read it. Introduction. Part I: The support, knowledge and skills you need as pre-requisites to being safe with men. 1. Your support network. 2. Boundaries. 3. Useful rules. Part II: Being safe with men - protecting yourself, making informed choices and acting on your choices. 4. Understanding the female and male bodies. 5. Boyfriends. 6. Kissing. 7. What is sex? 8. Safer sex. 9. Pregnancy and abortion. 10. Too young for sex? 11. Making your choices and acting on them. 12. What to do if you get raped. Part III: Emotional healing. 13. Emotional healing. Conclusion. End Matter. Why the Aspie Girl's Guide is written as it is written. Note to autism professionals. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisMany health and social care professionals today feel untrained, fearful and ill-equipped to support their disabled patients, clients and service users in their sexual lives. The result is that disabled people can be left feeling frustrated and afraid that their sexual needs will be forever unrecognised and unmet. This is a straight-talking guide to supporting disabled people with their sexual lives. It covers the range of difficulties disabled people experience, from physical limitations to problems such as lack of acceptance, knowledge and skills. The real difficulties professionals experience are also covered with positive suggestions, and a chapter on communication discusses how to discuss sex. Sections follow on the sexual services available to help, and the wide range of sexual diversities which disabled people can and do enjoy. A chapter by Claire de Than covers the law.This clear, down-to-earth guide will be essential reading for all those working with or supporting disabled people, from care home workers and managers to social workers, medical staff and therapists.Trade ReviewPeople with disabilities have, too often, been denied sexual happiness and expression. Although attitudes are slowly changing, there is a long way to go. Tuppy's helpful anecdotes and lack of jargon make for an inspiring read which will give practitioners the confidence to discuss sex with their disabled clients. -- Helen Dunham, PSHE SEN Teacher and Shada MemberTuppy deserves national recognition for decades of challenging our collective neglect of the emotional, social and sexual needs of people with impairments. In the face of media, fashion and beauty industry promotion of perfect bodies, which cruelly makes disabled people 'outsiders', Tuppy has tirelessly campaigned and developed resources for the hundreds of thousands of UK people whose needs for friendship, affection and sex we marginalize and ignore. -- Andy Beckingham, FFPH, Consultant in Public HealthOur sex lives have been censored, ignored and unsupported, and Tuppy suggests many simple, respectful and clever ways in which this can be turned around. I hope her insightful book can contribute to improve the sex lives of many previously isolated or sexually frustrated disabled people. -- Mat FraserThis book is relevant to a broad range of professionals coming into contact with a broad range of disabled people. Whether physically, visually or hearing impaired, or with learning difficulties, deaf-blind or those with ME, social anxiety or Asperger's syndrome. This remarkable book will support all. -- Maria Oshodi, VI Artistic Director and CEO of ExtantTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Disabled People's Sexual Needs. 2. Difficulties Disabled People Face. 3. Difficulties Health and Social Care Professionals Face. 4. The Law. 5. Supporting Young Disabled People and their Parents. 6. Communication. 7. Specific Professions and the Allied Therapies. 8. Sexual Services. 9. Sexual Diversity. Postscript. Index.

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Book SynopsisJoel Schwartz presents the first systematic treatment of Rousseau's understanding of the political importance of women, sexuality, and the family. Using both Rousseau's lesser-known literary works and such major writings as Emile, Julie, and The Second Discourse, he offers an original and provocative presentation of Rousseau's argument. To read Rousseau, Schwartz believes, is to enter into a profound discourse about the meaning of sexual equality and the opportunities, pitfalls, costs, and benefits that sexual relationships bestow and impose on us all. His own thoughtful reading of Rousseau opens up fresh perspectives on political philosophy and the history of sexual, masculine, and feminine psychology.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Epstein-Levi has written the first book in Jewish ethics that neither condescends nor preaches to its reader. This is nothing short of liberation. There are very few academic books that are such a joy to read."—Martin Kavka, Florida State University"Rebecca Epstein-Levi's When We Collide brings rabbinic texts to life, literally. Epstein-Levi looks at how rabbinic texts match up against life, how they illuminate, and are illuminated by, lived sexual experience in the 21st century. Epstein-Levi is not content to stay in the comfortable realm of scholarly theory, though she does that too. She gets into the nuts and bolts of sex – how people actually behave, not how they like to say they behave, or how think they should behave, but how they actually do – to find insights from canonical Jewish traditions that can serve as guidance. Those insights do not come from the usual rabbinic-text suspects, however, but from texts that on the face of it are entirely unrelated to sex – texts on purity, texts with stories about rabbis interacting with other rabbis, texts that issue laws of capital punishment. Epstein-Levi finds in these far-flung and faraway ancient texts the resources – or as Epstein-Levi calls it, the dialogue partners – for a fresh sexual ethics today. She is able to make these connections because she starts with the presumption that sex is social, not separate and private, and that it is bound up with who we are in the fullest sense – in all our sexual, physical, and neuro diversity – and with how our communities operate. As we face a never-ending pandemic and a climate crisis that keeps getting worse, Epstein-Levi's reflections on risk as it relates to social life, sex, and the human experience feel all too timely and utterly pressing. When We Collide helps us to read rabbinic texts and to navigate sexual and social relationships, and it does by bringing the two fields together – rabbinics and sexual ethics – in a totally new way."—Beth Berkowitz, Ingeborg Rennert Chair of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion, Barnard College.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: Groundings1. Textual Intercourse: Grounding Sexual Ethics in Jewish Sources2. Social Intercourse: Why Sex Is Enmeshed in Sociality3. Risky Business: Why Risk Is Inherent in SocialityPart II: Case Studies on Community and Risk4. STIs: Infection, Impurity, and Managing Social Contagion5. BDSM: Risk, Pleasure, and Polymorphous CommunityConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains 32 essays on the sociology of sex and gender, that reflect differences in race, gender and class and demonstrate how different social groups experience different sets of social norms. Topics include gender and sex theory, identity and childhood and adolescent sexuality.Trade Review"A superb collection! This book collects some of the most important works on gender and sexuality by contemporary social scientists. It is, instantly, the foundational anthology in the field." Michael Kimmel, State University of New York at Stony Brook "Sexuality and Gender is a terrific volume. Cutting-edge articles by the most innovative scholars working in this area today address just about everything one might want to know from a social science perspective on sexuality. This will be an excellent collection for classroom use, as well as a great read for anyone interested in sexuality and gender." Judith A. Howard, University of Washington "Finally, a reader on the sociology of sexualities. Basic and sophisticated, accessible and complex, this collection of both classics and newer work is bound to be a resource for students and scholars alike. Williams and Stein have captured the broad reach of the sociological imagination in sexuality studies." Janice Irvine, University of Massachusetts at Amherst "One of the best students readers currently available ... Almost everyone who teaches in this field will find something here that stimulates their interest further and challenges them to approach familiar themes from new angles" SexualitiesTable of ContentsList of Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction. . Part I: Thinking About Sexuality. Introduction. 1. Higamous-Hogamous (Dorothy Dinnerstein). 2. Symbolic Interaction and Sexual Conduct: An Emergent Perspective (Ken Plummer). 3. Pleasure Under Patriarchy (Catharine MacKinnon). 4. A Queer Encounter: Sociology and the Study of Sexuality (Steve Epstein). Part II: Gender and Sexual Identities. Introduction. 5. The Naked Citadel (Susan Faludi). 6. Subject Honor and Object Shame: The Construction of Male Homosexuality and Stigma in Nicaragua (Roger Lancaster). 7. Copycat (Kath Weston). 8. Sexuality and Gender in Certain Native American Tribes: The Case of Cross-Gender Females (Evelyn Blackwood) . Part III: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence. Introduction. 9. Sexuality and Gender in Children's Daily Worlds (Barrie Thorne and Zella Luria). 10. I Couldn't Ever Picture Myself Having Sex.: Gender Differences in Sex and Sexual Subjectivity (Karen A. Martin). 11. The Punk Guys Will Really Overpower What the Punk Girls Have to Say: The Boy's Turf (Excerpt) (Lauraine Leblanc). 12. Tough Times: Susan Carver (Elaine Bell Kaplan) . Part IV: Sexual Objectification. Introduction. 13. The Sexual Politics of Black Womanhood (Patricia Hill Collins). 14. Live Sex Acts: Women Performing Erotic Labor (Excerpt) (Wendy Chapkis). 15. Working for Men: At the Intersection of Power, Gender, and Sexuality (Meika Loe). 16. Boundary Lines: Labeling Sexual Harassment in Restaurants (Patti Giuffre and Christine Williams) . Part V: Sexuality and Religion. Introduction. 17. Breaking Walls, Raising Fences: Masculinity, Intimacy, and Accountability Among the Promise Keepers (John Bartkowski). 18. Sex Segregated Living: Celebrating the Female (Debra Renee Kaufman). 19. The Metropolitan Community Churches and the Gay Agenda: The Power of Pentecostalism and Essentialism (R. Stephen Warner). 20. The Muslim Concept of Active Female Sexuality (Fatima Mernissi). Part VI: Leisure and Recreation. Introduction. 21. Publicity Traps: Television Talk Shows and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Visibility (Joshua Gamson). 22. Girls, Media, and the Negotiation of Sexuality: A Study of Race, Class, and Gender in Adolescent Peer Groups (Meenakshi Gigi Durham). 23. Becoming 100 Percent Straight (Michael Messner). 24. Fantasy Islands: Exploring the Demand for Sex Tourism (Julia O'Connell Davidson and Jacqueline Sanchez Taylor) . Part VII: Sexual Politics and Social Change. Introduction. 25. Sex and Society (Robert T. Michael, John H. Gagnon, Edward O. Laumann and Gina Kolata). 26. A Place Called Home: A Queer Political Economy Mexican Immigrant Men's Family Experiences (Lionel Cantu). 27 Gay and Lesbian Families Are Here; All Our Families Are Queer; Let's Get Used to It! (Judith Stacey). 28 Social Control, Civil Liberties, and Women's Sexuality (Beth Schneider and Valerie Jones). Part VIII: Future Directions. Introduction. 29. Beyond the Closet? The Changing Social Meaning of Homosexuality in the US (Steven Seidman, Chet Meeks, and Francie Traschen). 30. Intimacy as Democracy (Anthony Giddens). 31. Intimacy Transformed? A Critical Look at the Pure Relationship (Lynn Jamieson). 32. The Five Sexes: Why Male and Female Are Not Enough (Anne Fausto-Sterling). Index.

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Book Synopsis* Contains over 30 essays by leading scholars on the most relevant and engaging issues within the sociology of sex and gender. * Covers gender and sex theory, identity, childhood and adolescent sexuality, the objectification of women, religion, leisure and recreation, and politics.Trade Review"A superb collection! This book collects some of the most important works on gender and sexuality by contemporary social scientists. It is, instantly, the foundational anthology in the field." Michael Kimmel, State University of New York at Stony Brook "Sexuality and Gender is a terrific volume. Cutting-edge articles by the most innovative scholars working in this area today address just about everything one might want to know from a social science perspective on sexuality. This will be an excellent collection for classroom use, as well as a great read for anyone interested in sexuality and gender." Judith A. Howard, University of Washington "Finally, a reader on the sociology of sexualities. Basic and sophisticated, accessible and complex, this collection of both classics and newer work is bound to be a resource for students and scholars alike. Williams and Stein have captured the broad reach of the sociological imagination in sexuality studies." Janice Irvine, University of Massachusetts at Amherst "One of the best students readers currently available ... Almost everyone who teaches in this field will find something here that stimulates their interest further and challenges them to approach familiar themes from new angles" SexualitiesTable of ContentsList of Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction. . Part I: Thinking About Sexuality. Introduction. 1. Higamous-Hogamous (Dorothy Dinnerstein). 2. Symbolic Interaction and Sexual Conduct: An Emergent Perspective (Ken Plummer). 3. Pleasure Under Patriarchy (Catharine MacKinnon). 4. A Queer Encounter: Sociology and the Study of Sexuality (Steve Epstein). Part II: Gender and Sexual Identities. Introduction. 5. The Naked Citadel (Susan Faludi). 6. Subject Honor and Object Shame: The Construction of Male Homosexuality and Stigma in Nicaragua (Roger Lancaster). 7. Copycat (Kath Weston). 8. Sexuality and Gender in Certain Native American Tribes: The Case of Cross-Gender Females (Evelyn Blackwood) . Part III: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence. Introduction. 9. Sexuality and Gender in Children's Daily Worlds (Barrie Thorne and Zella Luria). 10. I Couldn't Ever Picture Myself Having Sex.: Gender Differences in Sex and Sexual Subjectivity (Karen A. Martin). 11. The Punk Guys Will Really Overpower What the Punk Girls Have to Say: The Boy's Turf (Excerpt) (Lauraine Leblanc). 12. Tough Times: Susan Carver (Elaine Bell Kaplan) . Part IV: Sexual Objectification. Introduction. 13. The Sexual Politics of Black Womanhood (Patricia Hill Collins). 14. Live Sex Acts: Women Performing Erotic Labor (Excerpt) (Wendy Chapkis). 15. Working for Men: At the Intersection of Power, Gender, and Sexuality (Meika Loe). 16. Boundary Lines: Labeling Sexual Harassment in Restaurants (Patti Giuffre and Christine Williams) . Part V: Sexuality and Religion. Introduction. 17. Breaking Walls, Raising Fences: Masculinity, Intimacy, and Accountability Among the Promise Keepers (John Bartkowski). 18. Sex Segregated Living: Celebrating the Female (Debra Renee Kaufman). 19. The Metropolitan Community Churches and the Gay Agenda: The Power of Pentecostalism and Essentialism (R. Stephen Warner). 20. The Muslim Concept of Active Female Sexuality (Fatima Mernissi). Part VI: Leisure and Recreation. Introduction. 21. Publicity Traps: Television Talk Shows and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Visibility (Joshua Gamson). 22. Girls, Media, and the Negotiation of Sexuality: A Study of Race, Class, and Gender in Adolescent Peer Groups (Meenakshi Gigi Durham). 23. Becoming 100 Percent Straight (Michael Messner). 24. Fantasy Islands: Exploring the Demand for Sex Tourism (Julia O'Connell Davidson and Jacqueline Sanchez Taylor) . Part VII: Sexual Politics and Social Change. Introduction. 25. Sex and Society (Robert T. Michael, John H. Gagnon, Edward O. Laumann and Gina Kolata). 26. A Place Called Home: A Queer Political Economy Mexican Immigrant Men's Family Experiences (Lionel Cantu). 27 Gay and Lesbian Families Are Here; All Our Families Are Queer; Let's Get Used to It! (Judith Stacey). 28 Social Control, Civil Liberties, and Women's Sexuality (Beth Schneider and Valerie Jones). Part VIII: Future Directions. Introduction. 29. Beyond the Closet? The Changing Social Meaning of Homosexuality in the US (Steven Seidman, Chet Meeks, and Francie Traschen). 30. Intimacy as Democracy (Anthony Giddens). 31. Intimacy Transformed? A Critical Look at the Pure Relationship (Lynn Jamieson). 32. The Five Sexes: Why Male and Female Are Not Enough (Anne Fausto-Sterling). Index.

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Book SynopsisIn 1955, the controversial and innovative sexologist John Money first used the term gender in a way that we all now take for granted: to describe a human characteristic. Money's work broke new ground and gave currency to medical ideas about human sexuality. As an ardent advocate for sexual liberation, he became something of a fixture in the popular imagination.This book cuts through Money's talent for polemic and self-promotion by digging into the substance of Money's theories and achievements. It offers, for the first time, a balanced and probing textual analysis of this pioneering scholar's writing to assess Money's profound impact on the debates and research on sexuality and gender that dominated the last half of the twentieth century. Through his analysis, Goldie recovers Money's brilliance and insight from simplistic dismissals of his work due to his involvement in the tragic David Reimer case, while never losing sight of his flaws.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Sexual Behaviour in the Human1 Once a Brethren Boy: The Early Years2 Fixing Sex: Intersex3 Lovemaps: The Relationship World4 Man/Woman, Boy/Girl: Transsexuality5 Gay, Straight, and In-Between: Homosexuality6 The Edge of the Alphabet: Neologisms7 What Wild Ecstasy: Sexual Liberation, Pedophilia, and Pornography8 As Nature Made Him: The Reimer CaseConclusion: Venuses PenusesWorks CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisA volume of cutting-edge scholarship that argues against the traditional assumption that religion and sexuality will always collide, instead exploring sites of intersection where various forms of both co-exist.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Heather ShipleyPart 1: Religion and the Construction of Sexual Minority Rights1 Beyond Tolerance: Sexual Diversity and Economic Justice / Janet R. Jakobsen2 “Severely Normal”: Sexuality and Religion in Alberta’s Bill 44 / Pamela Dickey Young3 “I’m not Homophobic, I’m Chinese”: Hong Kong Canadian Christians and the Campaign against Same-Sex Marriage / Lee Wing HinPart 2: Sexuality and the Construction of Religious Identities4 Challenging Identity Constructs: The Debate over the Sex Education Curriculum in Ontario / Heather Shipley5 When Religion Meets Sexuality: Two Tales of Intersection / Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip6 Women, Sex, and the Catholic Church: The Implications of Domestic Violence for Reproductive Choice / Catherine HoltmannPart 3: Sexual Bodies/Religious Bodies7 The Construction of a Sexual Pedagogy: Childhood and Saints in Roman Catholic Discourse / Donald L. Boisvert8 Corporeal Diversity in the Religion of Sport: The Debate over Enhanced Bodies / Tracy J. Trothen9 Strong Spirits, Abused Bodies: Social, Political, and Theological Reflections / Nancy Nason-ClarkConclusion / Pamela Dickey YoungIndex

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Book SynopsisA volume of cutting-edge scholarship that argues against the traditional assumption that religion and sexuality will always collide, instead exploring sites of intersection where various forms of both co-exist.Table of ContentsIntroduction / Heather ShipleyPart 1: Religion and the Construction of Sexual Minority Rights1 Beyond Tolerance: Sexual Diversity and Economic Justice / Janet R. Jakobsen2 “Severely Normal”: Sexuality and Religion in Alberta’s Bill 44 / Pamela Dickey Young3 “I’m not Homophobic, I’m Chinese”: Hong Kong Canadian Christians and the Campaign against Same-Sex Marriage / Lee Wing HinPart 2: Sexuality and the Construction of Religious Identities4 Challenging Identity Constructs: The Debate over the Sex Education Curriculum in Ontario / Heather Shipley5 When Religion Meets Sexuality: Two Tales of Intersection / Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip6 Women, Sex, and the Catholic Church: The Implications of Domestic Violence for Reproductive Choice / Catherine HoltmannPart 3: Sexual Bodies/Religious Bodies7 The Construction of a Sexual Pedagogy: Childhood and Saints in Roman Catholic Discourse / Donald L. Boisvert8 Corporeal Diversity in the Religion of Sport: The Debate over Enhanced Bodies / Tracy J. Trothen9 Strong Spirits, Abused Bodies: Social, Political, and Theological Reflections / Nancy Nason-ClarkConclusion / Pamela Dickey YoungIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of funny, sad, revealing, and inspiring stories of sex and gender diversity, as told by a variety of people who are on a journey towards finding the real me. They share their true and varied experiences within the sex and gender diverse community around the world.

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Book SynopsisDon Kulick and Jens Rydström argue that for people with disabilities, being able to explore their sexuality is an issue of fundamental social justice. The authors analyze how Sweden and Denmark engage with the sexuality of people with disabilities; whereas Sweden hinders sexuality, Denmark supports it through the work of third-party sexual helpers.Trade Review“Complex but important to disability studies programs. … Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals." -- J. L. Croissant * Choice *“This is a powerful book, sure to make the reader sit up, both intellectually and emotionally, as it considers a subject still largely hidden from investigative scrutiny because of ignorance, anxiety, prejudice and false moralities…. Loneliness and its Opposite will make highly rewarding reading for academically oriented insiders and various feminist, queer, disability and welfare state theorists.” -- E. Stina Lyon * Times Higher Education *"Kulick and Rydström make important and timely contributions to several disciplines, including disability studies, social work and gender studies. Loneliness and Its Opposite is a must-read for those who work with and care for people with disabilities and it should also be of great interest to disability and gender studies scholars. Readers will be impressed by the breadth of historical detail and will be challenged to further consider the materiality of disability. . . ." -- Margaret Campbell * Social Anthropology *"Loneliness and its Opposite is an important contribution to the ongoing work of advancing the sexual lives of disabled people, particularly in its empirical findings that show how life changing politically progressive policy frameworks can be for disabled lives when they are both well funded and when there exists a strong commitment to facilitating those policies in practice." -- Kelly Fritsch * Feminist Review *"Thought provoking, intentionally humorous at many times, and possessing a rare clarity in argument, this book should be broadly assigned, read, and debated in both undergraduate and graduate seminars." -- Karen Nakamura * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *"As a medical anthropologist interested in chronicity and impairment, I’m more than a little in love with Loneliness and Its Opposite. It makes me attempt to take a more inclusive and daring approach, both in the topics I study as well as the work produced. The work is compelling and accessible, written in a style that captures the reader at the start and holds that interest throughout." -- Narelle Warren * Somatosphere *"Loneliness and Its Opposite goes a long way toward understanding how a right to sex might be realized for people with disabilities. In their engaging anthropological/historical study of Denmark and Sweden, we hear from sex workers and people with disabilities, read about obscure policy papers and academic articles on disability, and see sexually explicit education pamphlets and movie stills. All of this provides the reader with a rich understanding of those countries’ approaches to sexuality and disability. In the process, it forces us to confront the role of the state in facilitating sexual expression for those with cognitive or physical impairments." -- Alexander A. Boni-Saenz * New Rambler Review *"[S]imultaneously unsettles a number of taken-for-granted notions about what it means to care or what it means to fulfill a right. As such, this intriguing book deserves a readership outside the realm of sexuality or disability studies." -- Bjarke Oxlund * American Anthropologist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi 1. The Subject of Sex 1 2. The Roots of Engagement 39 3. How to Impede and How to Facilitate the Erotic Lives of People with Disabilities 78 4. Shifting Boundaries 119 5. Paying for Sexual Services 174 6. Why the Difference? 217 7. Disability and Sexuality—Who Cares? 262 Appendix: Breakdown of Interviews 297 Notes 299 Bibliography 325 Index 345

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Book SynopsisDon Kulick and Jens Rydström argue that for people with disabilities, being able to explore their sexuality is an issue of fundamental social justice. The authors analyze how Sweden and Denmark engage with the sexuality of people with disabilities; whereas Sweden hinders sexuality, Denmark supports it through the work of third-party sexual helpers.Trade Review“Complex but important to disability studies programs. … Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals." -- J. L. Croissant * Choice *“This is a powerful book, sure to make the reader sit up, both intellectually and emotionally, as it considers a subject still largely hidden from investigative scrutiny because of ignorance, anxiety, prejudice and false moralities…. Loneliness and its Opposite will make highly rewarding reading for academically oriented insiders and various feminist, queer, disability and welfare state theorists.” -- E. Stina Lyon * Times Higher Education *"Kulick and Rydström make important and timely contributions to several disciplines, including disability studies, social work and gender studies. Loneliness and Its Opposite is a must-read for those who work with and care for people with disabilities and it should also be of great interest to disability and gender studies scholars. Readers will be impressed by the breadth of historical detail and will be challenged to further consider the materiality of disability. . . ." -- Margaret Campbell * Social Anthropology *"Loneliness and its Opposite is an important contribution to the ongoing work of advancing the sexual lives of disabled people, particularly in its empirical findings that show how life changing politically progressive policy frameworks can be for disabled lives when they are both well funded and when there exists a strong commitment to facilitating those policies in practice." -- Kelly Fritsch * Feminist Review *"Thought provoking, intentionally humorous at many times, and possessing a rare clarity in argument, this book should be broadly assigned, read, and debated in both undergraduate and graduate seminars." -- Karen Nakamura * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *"As a medical anthropologist interested in chronicity and impairment, I’m more than a little in love with Loneliness and Its Opposite. It makes me attempt to take a more inclusive and daring approach, both in the topics I study as well as the work produced. The work is compelling and accessible, written in a style that captures the reader at the start and holds that interest throughout." -- Narelle Warren * Somatosphere *"Loneliness and Its Opposite goes a long way toward understanding how a right to sex might be realized for people with disabilities. In their engaging anthropological/historical study of Denmark and Sweden, we hear from sex workers and people with disabilities, read about obscure policy papers and academic articles on disability, and see sexually explicit education pamphlets and movie stills. All of this provides the reader with a rich understanding of those countries’ approaches to sexuality and disability. In the process, it forces us to confront the role of the state in facilitating sexual expression for those with cognitive or physical impairments." -- Alexander A. Boni-Saenz * New Rambler Review *"[S]imultaneously unsettles a number of taken-for-granted notions about what it means to care or what it means to fulfill a right. As such, this intriguing book deserves a readership outside the realm of sexuality or disability studies." -- Bjarke Oxlund * American Anthropologist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi 1. The Subject of Sex 1 2. The Roots of Engagement 39 3. How to Impede and How to Facilitate the Erotic Lives of People with Disabilities 78 4. Shifting Boundaries 119 5. Paying for Sexual Services 174 6. Why the Difference? 217 7. Disability and Sexuality—Who Cares? 262 Appendix: Breakdown of Interviews 297 Notes 299 Bibliography 325 Index 345

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Book SynopsisRediscover the sacred nature of sex, pleasure, and the divine erotic in Halo Quin’s Crimson Craft, a guide for sexual magic and a tool for personal healing, spell-casting, and devotional practices in witchcraft. By theorizing the ethics of embodiment and pleasure within these practices, Quin provides exploratory exercises and tips for taking them further, and safely, with a partner. Crimson Craft is an introduction not only to archetypes, deities, and divine powers but also to the context and benefits of using kink in ritual and creative writing, inviting you - the witch and magic-worker - to deepen your understanding of sexual magic’s possibilities and sweetness.

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Book SynopsisWho did you talk to about sex when you were a kid? If you’re a Millennial, chances are your answer is “nobody.” In this all-inclusive look into a man’s world, author Michael McPherson shines a light on what it was like for the men of his generation to mature sexually, and why so many still haven’t. He explores what’s currently in the way of men experiencing an empowered relationship with sex and what they can do to take back their power. Along the way, Michael brings to light some of the less understood nuances of sex including sex energy, sexual desire, and the purpose of sex. Captivating, rich, and heart-wrenchingly vulnerable, Everything You Never Learned About Sex is a revolutionary blueprint for men to deconstruct their inherited relationship to sex, step outside the cultural norm, say ‘no’ to the further manipulation of their sex energy, and rebuild a relationship with sex on the basis of love instead of fear. Michael, through his self-reflective insights, on-the-court shares, and ‘how-to’ embodiment practices, empowers his audience to reclaim their stolen innocence, restore their heart, honor sex as sacred, and use their sex energy to create more love in the world.

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Book SynopsisGiven the increasing concern about men' s health, including their sexual health, this text is aimed at nurses in both institutional settings and in the community, who need to consider the complex sexual healthcare needs of men.Table of ContentsPreface. Men's Bodies. Health Education and Promotion. A Male perspective. Male Health Epidemiology. Testicular Cancer. Erectile dysfunction. Definition and Prevalence. Prostatic Disease. Sexually transmitted Infections. Index.

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