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Book SynopsisMasturbation, homosexuality, the unconventional paraphilias here dubbed 'cross-wirings,' and the dynamics of flirtations, jealousy, and extramarital affairs, all get a new look through Dr. Hastings' lens of shame as concomitant cause and effect of sexual behaviors.
Trade ReviewIt is so refreshing to read a book about healing and sexuality without needing to change the gender of the people in the case examples or experience myself and my clients as invisible. For Dr. Hastings, heterosexual herself, healthy human sexuality clearly and overtly includes gay and lesbian relationship. Treating Sexual Shame brings new light and perspectives to sex and sexuality that will inform and benefit any therapist and all clients, gay and heterosexual alike. -- Randy Fitzgerald, M.S.
Anne Stirling Hastings is one of those clinicians who have truly increased our understanding of sexuality. Her books, both popular and clinical, have helped many. This one, on treating sexual shame, will be a landmark. -- Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D.
