Spirited Loving Self-Help Books:
Men's Sexual Health
There are more slang words for penis that for any other word in the English language, other than sexual intercourse. Trouser snake, John Henry, dick, prick, tool, cock… And most of these names, while somewhat affectionate, are also a bit abusive, insulting, or degrading. What is it with male sexuality? Continue reading Men's Sexual Health Essay»
The books recommended here cover the waterfront – from dealing with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, to prostate health, to how to have great sex, including multiple orgasms. Michael Castleman's Great Sex is a terrific handbook for any man who wants to know more!
Facing a diagnosis of enlarged prostate or prostate cancer can be terrifying, painful and confusing. In this layperson’s guide to these important and prevalent health problems, Lee Belshin helps men understand the process of diagnosis and treatment. 1996, Prima Lifestyles
With a therapeuticaly integrated technique and a unique couple centered approach, two of America's most prominent sex therapists offer men and their partners the most effective solutions available to overcome erectile dysfunction. According to the National Institutes of Health, between 15 and 30 million men experience chronic erectile dysfunction. 2004, New Harbinger
Metz and McCarthy are leading experts in premature ejaculation. This book explores a multi-dimensional, bio-psychological approach to dealing with this problem and strengthening your sexual relationship. Many myths of male sexual performance and male sexual desire are explained. The authors teach about the different types of premature ejaculation and provide assessment exercises for the reader to determine which type of PE he suffers with. The authors suggest structured symptom-specific treatment strategies based on psychological, relational, and physiological techniques. Designed as a resource for couples, this book is a powerful tool for creating support and positive change in your relationship. 2004, New Harbinger
Written primarily for professionals, this book is a comprehensive approach to the assessment and treatment of the physical, psychological and systemic causes of erectile dysfunction. 2000, Norton
Castleman’s message to men is surprisingly simple: stop imitating the rushed, all- genital sex seen in pornography. Instead, he suggests, cultivate the opposite: leisurely, playful, total body, massage-based love-making that includes the genitals but is not focused on them. This is a well-written book filled with wit and wisdom and state of the art information. It’s the “sex manual” you wish your dad had handed you. 2004, Rodale Press
The McCarthys emphasize pleasure rather than performance and orgasm, and both single and married men are addressed. The book guides both men and women toward emotional cooperation and away from misunderstanding and conflicts that arise in sexual relationships. 1998, Carroll and Graf
Offering men clear and practical guidelines for reaching their real but seldom-realized sexual potential, The Multi-Orgasmic Man vividly explores these extraordinary facts: by learning to separate orgasm and ejaculation (two distinct physical processes) men can transform the momentary release of ejaculation into countless peaks of whole-body orgasms. Men who experience multiple orgasms report increased vitality and longevity, by avoiding the fatigue and depletion that follow ejaculation. This book shows you how! 1997, HarperOne
This book is packed with solid information and sensible advice and serves as a helpful antidote to boring, unfulfilling or dysfunctional sex. He critiques our culture’s “fantasy model of sex” which dictates that men perform sexually without considering their actual needs for relating and sharing. 1999, Bantam
Dr. Jones writes a guide to understanding and addressing impotence problems for men and their sexual partners. He discusses normal sexual patterns, diagnosis, what happens at the urologist’s office, treatments and additional resources. 2003, Prometheus Books
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this book provides straightforward medical information about prostate cancer and its treatment. 1996, Villard Books
Milstine and Slowinski, a urologist and a sex therapist, offer a comprehensive look at male impotence. A self-evaluation section helps the reader start the process of dealing with actual or potential impotence. This is a practical health book that takes men’s sexuality seriously. 2000, Norton
