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Book Description:
When this book was first published in 1976, a Florida
newspaper refused to advertise it as "too prurient
for the general public." Happily, the book became
a classic anyway and has gone through several editions
over 25 years. This update merely strengthens its
credentials as the best all-around sex manual for
older adults. There is thorough coverage of the standard
topics: the effects of normal aging, medical problems,
and drugs on sexuality and how to overcome roadblocks;
physical and emotional sexual fitness; singlehood
and relationships; sexual enhancement tips; dating,
remarriage, and one's children; and finding help.
This new edition incorporates same-sex relationships
more equitably. In addition, readers are given permission
not to be strongly interested in sex a refreshing
change from the "super-orgasms can change your
life!" approach of so many sex manuals. Lewis
is a physician and head of the International Longevity
Center, and Butler is a clinical psychotherapist.
Both have other books on aging to their credit. For
all public libraries, no excuses get several copies.
[The previous edition was featured in "Sex Texts
Come Out of the Closet," a collection development
feature in LJ 10/1/97. Ed.] Martha Cornog, Philadelphi.
- Martha Cornog, Philadelphia
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.