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Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 renowned contributors that comprehensively address every topic and trend relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and endocrine-related disorders in children. Substantially revised, the Fifth Edition reflects the current state of the field and analyzes the frequent clinical ailments affecting children.The partner volume covers obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance and hypoglycemia. This text is devoted to the diseases of the endocrine glands, including disorders of growth, the adrenal cortex and medulla, as well as sexual differentiation, thyroid, and parathyroid conditions and fluid balance alterations. ... Read more

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An internationally known physician presents here the most comprehensive medical information regarding normal sexual functioning and the various sexual problems that affect men, most dramatically erectile dysfunction. An up-to-date guide for the layman, Dr. Hanash's perspective provides readers with scientific information to help solve sexual problems for men, improve their sexual performance, and enhance their lovemaking capabilities with innovative and stimulating methods. Providing a feeling of one-to-one conversation with an authority on this subject, this unique book explains the latest and most advanced information regarding the causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options for male sexual dysfunctions. Chapters also include explanations of the emotional effects of erectile dysfunction on afflicted men as well as their partners, which can include depression, low self esteem, anger, and disgrace. Dr. Hanash, who has treated men and women across the United States and around the world dealing with sexual dysfunction, explains this book was born of his own troubling recognition that widespread myths, misinformation, and taboos regarding sex often make sufferers deny any problem, and fail or refuse to discuss it with a partner, or even a physician.

Offering wise and straight talk about dysfunctions and the most effective, safest treatments available to overcome them, Hanash's goal is to help both sexual partners discover their best means to optimal satisfaction and pleasure that is both sensual and sexual.

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The Quintessential Guide to Sexual Health
I bought this book for my husband and it has really helped him understand and overcome some difficulties. This book serves as a great reference book to both the layman and medical world. Dr. Hanash is able to distill the issues in an easy to understand manner and suggest the necessary medical treatments.

As a woman, it also helped me to understand how best to support my husband through these difficulties.

If you want a complete, professional medical guide to sexual dysfunction I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Revolutionary Approach
Almost three decades ago, Dr. Helen Kalan was the first to identify the disorders of sexual desire as distinct entities, thus showing the way to more effective treatment of all the sexual disorders. Now, in this book, drawing upon her systematic recording of the treatment experience and outcome of over 6000 patients whom she has treated - and by recognizing and studying not just the successes but the treatment failures as well - Dr. Kaplan has brought the art of science of sex therapy to new levels of clarity and effectiveness.

In this paperback, Dr. Kaplan applies her comprehensive, integrated, psychodynamically oriented approach to arrive at an individualized treatment attuned to the specific diagnosis and unique circumstances of each patient. In addition, the author examines psychiatric disorders that can lead to loss of sexual desire, as well as organic causes, including medical conditions, drugs and aging. Throughout the book, more than 30 case studies illuminated the varied clinical approaches to the various disorders of sexual desire.

This book provides a remarkable synthesis of trailblazing theory, painstaking research, and highly focused clinical treatment that will make this volume an indispensable guide for many years to come.

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A self-help guide to herbal and natural remedies for lifelong sexual vitality

• Includes an in-depth catalog of herbs that boost sexual health

• Shows how to use aromatherapy, aphrodisiacs, and bedroom feng shui to enhance sexuality

• Provides herbal remedies for common ailments, such as infertility, erectile dysfunction, and urinary tract infections

For thousands of years people have used herbs to nourish the body and boost sexual vitality in a safe, natural way. In The Sexual Herbal renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars offers a compendium of herbal, homeopathic, and other holistic remedies to help individuals and couples attract and maintain healthy love relationships and naturally treat sexual dysfunctions.

The author provides an in-depth catalog of herbs that promote sexual vitality and health, such as ginseng, licorice, and red raspberry leaf. She also offers recipes for aphrodisiac “superfoods” as well as herbal remedies for both men’s and women’s reproductive health issues--ranging from PMS, menopause, urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorders to infertility and STDs. The book includes chapters on yoga and Taoist exercises, massage and acupressure techniques, and vitamins and their effects on men’s and women’s respective physiology as well as recipes for aromatherapy love potions, baths, and perfumes; advice on kissing, foreplay, afterplay, and sexual positions; and suggested feng shui for the bedroom. The author also offers remedies for coping with infidelity, healing a broken heart, finding a mate, and keeping your love alive.
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great book
this is a very good book and anserws alot of questions. I think everyone should read.

A new look at Love
I love this book! It has helped my love life from A-Z! Not only do I feel more vital and alive from the holistic health tips, but I also found the suggestions on flirting, dating, sex techniques, aromatherapy, homeopathy, feng shui, and sustaining relationships to be very helpful and informative.This is a fun read that I would recommend to anyone who's interested in spicing up their love life or creating one from scratch.

Excellent BooK
I resonate with a lot information Brigitte Mars provides on her website. I purchased this book because I wanted to know more about managing my PMS. I fear menopause. ;) I have found the information provided to be very helpful, especially the use of wild yam cream (I like Organic Excellence brand), flower essences and Vitex (chasteberry). Its definitely a handbook I will refer to from to time.

Patricia Biesen
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A groundbreaking book by the co-directors of one of the country's first women's sexual health clinics-destined to be an essential resource for women throughout the country.

According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, 43 percent of American women suffer from some kind of sexual dysfunction. And though the introduction of Viagra has increased attention to male sexual concerns, the problems women face are often ignored. For Women Only is the first book to offer a comprehensive exploration of female sexual dysfunction.

The co-directors of the Women's Sexual Health Clinic at Boston University Medical Center -- Jennifer Berman, a urologist, and her sister, Laura Berman, a sex therapist-draw on research and clinical findings to show that many of the physical problems that cause impotence in men can cause sexual dysfunction in women. In addition, many women experience diminished sexual response as they age, go through menopause, and after hysterectomies or other pelvic surgery.

Covering both physiological and psychological issues in a straightforward, sympathetic style, the Bermans provide authoritative, easy-to-understand information on the medical breakthroughs and treatments that can help women of all ages enjoy more fulfilling sex lives.
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Although Jennifer Berman, M.D., and Laura Berman, Ph.D., readily agree that "the most important sex organ in the human body is the brain," thelast thing they want anyone to believe is that all female sexualproblems are mental--quite the contrary. Findings gathered from their ownresearch and clinical practice show that, like men, women often undergophysical changes and challenges that lead to sexual dysfunction; in fact,nearly half of all women in the U.S. experience sexual problems at somepoint during their lifetime. Through their frank but personable discussionabout the female sexual response, sisters Jennifer (a urologist) and Laura(a sex therapist) virtually open their clinic doors to readers; they shareclient stories, fully describe their clinical patient-assessment process,provide an updated anatomy lesson, and offer practical suggestions forenhancing sexual pleasure.

As founders and co-directors of the Women's Sexual Health Clinic at BostonUniversity Medical Center, the Bermans have treated a variety of ailments, including loss of libido (due to medical factors, emotional issues, or menopause) and arousal and pain disorders. They address it here in plain,understandable words designed to empower women with better informationabout their bodies and the many factors that can affect sexual well-being.In a way, the book reads almost like a diary of their practice, bolsteredby the occasional critical essay (such as chapter 2, "The History ofFemale Sexuality," or chapter 6, "Sexuality Through the Life Cycle"). For Women Only is a sensitive, sensible, and timely take on a previously "pooh-poohed" subject--with encouraging conclusions that are long overdue. --LianeThomas ... Read more

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Enlightening
The Women's International Pharmacy recommended this book to me.At 66, I was surprised to learn so much about my body and highly recommended it to women of all ages.

Good book and good service .
Both books I ordered were delivered on time and in excellent condition .
I am about to look for other books and was very satisfied with the service .
Ken

An easy, reassuring read
I liked the book! I've found that most people I talk to don't know Jack about female (and probably male) anatomy and this book is a starting point to remedy that. Just for that fact I recommend reading it. There may be better books out there for that purpose. I haven't looked into that.

The authors also repeatedly stress the idea that female sexual dysfunction is not something we should put up with nor something we should think of as only in our heads. Of course it's an obvious conclusion that sexual dysfunction is almost always at least a combination of medical, emotional and relationship issues but that doesn't make it less profound and I think I needed to hear (or read) that every person is entitled to be thoroughly examined and if necessary (and possible) treated by a physician for sexual dysfunction. I will not let a `professional' send me home again because they are not willing to look into my problem. I will keep looking for a physician who cares and is qualified.

I found the style of the book easy to read and very encouraging. I also liked the fact that the authors repeatedly express that there is no norm to comply with when it comes to sexuality and that something is only a problem if it is a problem for you.

The Berman's Book and Height of Arrogance and Ignorance
I was very unhapy with this book. I bought it under the guisethinking there would be new information on treating female sexual arousal disorder, a condition that has plagued my marriage over the last 8 years as my wife has had clitoral arousal and vaginal lubrication problems. There is nothing new in this book - except maybe a direct/indirect sales pitch for their clinic, and my wife and I are are contemplating a divorce due to her/our problem. The Berman's are NOT the experts they think they are - unless it's in the areas of hype and arrogance. Save your money and use the internet for information on Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, this book was a complete waste of money.

Berman's are the Best
As women, we're getting bombared with self help sex books for women. This is the best one out there by far. I've read them all. Don't waste your time reading anything else. ... Read more

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In an effort to modernize criminal and civil investigations, early Bolsheviks gave forensic doctors - most of whom had been trained under the tsarist regime - new authority over issues of sexuality. Revolutionaries believed that forensic medicine could provide scientific and objective solutions to sexual disorder in the new society. "Bolshevik Sexual Forensics" explores the institutional history of Russian and Soviet forensic medicine and examines the effects of its authority when confronting sexual disorder. Healey compares sex crime investigations from Petrograd and Sverdlovsk in the 1920s to the numerous publications by forensic doctors and psychiatrists of the prerevolutionary and early Soviet periods to illustrate the role that these specialists played. In addition, Healey presents a fascinating look at how doctors diagnosed and treated hermaphroditism, showing how Soviet physicians revolutionized the standard scientific view in these cases by taking into account individual desire.


This study sheds light on unexplored radical and reactionary forces that shaped the Bolshevik 'sexual revolution' as lawmakers defined new ways of seeing sexual crime and disorder. Forensic doctors struggled to interpret the replacement of the age of consent with a standard of 'sexual maturity,' a designation that made female sexuality a collective 'resource,' not part of an individual's personality. 'Innocence,' 'experience,' and virginity played a major role in the expertise doctors furnished in rape and abuse trials. Psychiatrists recoiled from the language of sexual psychology in their investigations of sex criminals. Yet in the clinic, Soviet physicians probed the desires of the two-sexed citizen, whose psychology served as the basis for a distinctly modern approach to the 'erasure' of the hermaphrodite.


Healey concludes that the vision of men and women as equals after a 'sexual revolution' was undermined from the outset of the Soviet experiment. Law and medicine failed to protect women and girls from violence, and Soviet medicine's physiological and biological model of sexual citizenship erased the vision of sexual self-expression, especially for women. This groundbreaking study will appeal to Soviet historians and those interested in gender studies, sexuality, medicine, and forensics. It offers an enlightening view of Bolshevik forensic medicine and the 'sexual revolution'. ... Read more

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Secret Suffering: How Women's Sexual and Pelvic Pain Affects Their Relationships is the first book to explain how pelvic and sexual pain affects the lives of women (and men) and their partners in their own words/ The work also provides information on cutting-edge research and describes the most effective treatment modalities. Susan Bilheimer, coauthor, shares her own experiences as a patient who has gone down the painful, frustrating road of living with an illness that is often dismissed and not taken seriously. Robert J. Echenberg, M.D., coauthor, has treated over 700 women (and some men) with the disorder. He shares his decades of experience and expertise as a gynecologist and specialist in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain.

Not only does CPP interfere with a woman's physical and mental health, it can wreak havoc in family relationships, ruin careers, and wreck marriages. In the majority of cases, women suffer in silence. Even when they do seek medical help, what they find too often is inadequate care, as most doctors, even gynecological specialists, are not properly trained in recognizing, much less treating, all aspects of CPP.

Through classic, new, and emerging research, with statements from experts and interviews with CPP sufferers and their partners, Secret Suffering exposes and gives strong voice and compassionate understanding to this complex disorder. Most importantly, information on effective treatments for CPP, as well as the depression and other psychological fallout it may cause, are presented. Through Secret Suffering, Bilheimer and Echenberg finally shatter the silence, educate patients, build understanding, and demand that chronic pelvic and genital pain be taken seriously by the medical community.

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This book covers it all, really goes into the nitty gritty of these disorders!
I have read several books on this subject and this is by far my favorite.As someone that suffers with some of these conditions it was so validating the read the experiences of those with similiar tales and also to read that I am not the only one that has been treated horribly by many in the medical community.This book not only addresses all the physical components of these disorders but the social and emotional aspects.I love the chapter for single women especially as that is what I must deal with.In this sex obsessed society it is very hard not to be jaded and cynical regarding relationships with the opposite sex when you are afflicted with pain at the heart of the matter.Ms. Billheimer and Dr. Echenberg have done such a great service to all of us out here that are suffering in silence with sexuual pain disorders!

Secret Suffering How Women's Sexual and Pelvic Pain Affects Their Relationships
As I began reading Secret Suffering I found myself able to identify with each and every topic.I have been a patient for almost 28 years which I feel qualifies me to say that this book is right on target when it comes to the emotional and physical aspects of chronic pelvic pain. I admit I cried through some of the chapters but, at the same time I felt as if it was speaking to me personally saying "You're not alone" and "You have the right to be heard"! I also loved that the authors explain the differences between male and female's way of problem solving and difference between the way we think.It told me to stop assuming and to start asking my partner how he feels.A huge burden was lifted and I learn the true meaning of intimacy. Secret suffering gives the reader a look into the reality of pelvic pain which can be a bit heart wrenching but at the same time very educational. If you're living in denial, if you're feeling guilty about not being able to have spontaneous sex with your partner, if you feel your family doesn't believe you or doctor is far from compassionate I recommend that you read this book.

Gloria Prater, Patient

Think Twice Before Reading this Book
You may notice that most of my comments here are the same as those I wrote in response to Arielle's review...I wanted to be sure to have my own rating acknowledged as well...

While I commend this book on its short chapter on single women, the general conclusion is that many of the single women have decided not to date. I've read numerous other books that have brought this issue to light, but have also given me at least some glimmer of hope, whereas this book left me feeling like I'd be alone forever. I suggest "The Vulvodynia Survival Guide" by Howard Glazer and Gay Rodke, which includes personal accounts of women who have found understanding partners. "Secret Suffering" upset me so much that I showed it to my sex therapist, a woman prominent in her field, who said that she would not recommend this book to her single clients. She said that the lack of compassion on the part of the male partners is especially disturbing and is not representative of all of the partners of her other pelvic pain clients. In fact, although the actual pain is obviously being experienced by the woman, she encourages couples to think of the pain as a problem they share, not just a female problem.

disappointed
I found this book very depressing. The men in the book showed very little compassion for the women suffering from these disorders. I feel like we live in a misogynistic culture where women are expected to please men, and it's okay in our culture if that means women must suffer excruciating pain.

It is a sad commentary on a lack of empathy in men as a whole. I think there are men who would read this book and be ashamed of the behavior of the males in this book. I certainly hope so anyway.

I cannot understand why this book has gotten so many great reviews.

Yes women feel guilty, but they shouldn't feel this way for something that is not their fault. And that guilt should not lead them to feel pressure to engage in sexual activities that are extremely painful.

It's great that this book has brought this subject "out of the closet".

Now it's time to rethink the stigma that is placed on women with legitimate medical sexual pain. It's time for these disorders to receive the publicity they deserve, so that the general public can understand that not only are these disorders physical conditions, but they affect a substantial part of the female population (18 percent of women are diagnosed with vulvodynia- a condition which makes sex impossible in many cases).

A better book is "Let me Count the Ways" by Marty Klein- a book that discusses alternatives to penetrative sex, so that women and/or men who suffer from pelvic dysfunction do not have to feel guilty or pressured to engage in sexual activities that are impossible, uncomfortable, or extremely painful.

WARNING: If you are single and suffering from pelvic dysfunction, this book will only make you despair and feel more alone.

It is not a comforting book at all.

I read this book and felt horrible afterwards...

Finally someone understands.
I have suffered from chronic pelvic pain for almost 30 years.Even though my family is aware of my health problems, until I read this book, "Secret Suffering", by Dr. Echenberg & Susan Bilheimer, I felt like I was going through this all alone.This book encompasses underlying causes for pain, & treatments that are available, but most important to my healing experience- it gave me faith that there are doctors out there who do believe & want to help us,... & the overwhelming feeling of relief that can only come from sharing experiences of those who suffer like me.If you or someone you know has this type of medical problem, educate yourself, seek treatment, don't give up- & READ THIS BOOK.It MIGHT NOT make the pain go away.... but it WILL make you feel better :-) ... Read more

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The new international standard reference work for sexual medicine

• Written under the auspices of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, (www.issm.info), the leading professional society in sexual medicine and founder of the most influential journal in the field, The Journal of Sexual Medicine, published by Blackwell Publishing
  
• Comprehensive coverage of the full range of diagnostic and treatment options in all aspects of male and female sexual dysfunctions
  
• Provides information on recent progress in pharmacologic approaches, including the highly successful drug treatments for ED
  
• Useful for any part of the patient-clinician consultation, from gathering symptoms to diagnosis to treatment to reports on potential and developing treatments

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This volume enables clinicians to distinguish between psychological and medical causes, to interview clients in a way that will uncover subtle medical aspects or relationship difficulties, and formulate a precise, effective treatment program. ... Read more

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Revolutionary Approach
Almost three decades ago, Dr. Helen Kalan was the first to identify the disorders of sexual desire as distinct entities, thus showing the way to more effective treatment of all the sexual disorders. Now, in this volume, drawing upon her systematic recording of the treatment experience and outcome of over 6000 patients whom she has treated - and by recognizing and studying not just the successes but the treatment failures as well - Dr. Kaplan has brought the art of science of sex therapy to new levels of clarity and effectiveness.

In this hardcover, Dr. Kaplan applies her comprehensive, integrated, psychodynamically oriented approach to arrive at an individualized treatment attuned to the specific diagnosis and unique circumstances of each patient. In addition, the author examines psychiatric disorders that can lead to loss of sexual desire, as well as organic causes, including medical conditions, drugs and aging. Throughout the volume, more than 30 case studies illuminated the varied clinical approaches to the various disorders of sexual desire.

This book provides a remarkable synthesis of trailblazing theory, painstaking research, and highly focused clinical treatment that will make this volume an indispensable guide for many years to come.

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Dr. Spark does an admirable job of lassoingall this information into a very useful guide, keeping it all inlayman's terms, and organizing it in such a way that the informationyou need is easy to find and easy to understand once you find it. Sizemay not matter in sexual intercourse, but in the case of SexualHealth for Men, the magnitude of the volume definitely translatesinto value. --Lou Schuler ... Read more

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Great
Richard F. Spark is nothing more then a "maintenance manual" for the man, teaching him how to keep his sexual health and not suffer from all the different sexual problems that occur in the world. Great book to read on vacation, but without detail or substance, for this I reckoned "Natural Penis Enlargement: New Methods of Avoiding and Curing Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, and Erectile Dysfunction Safely and Inexpensively. New ... No Pumps, No Pills and No Gadgets! Vol. 2" by Platinum Millennium, a book that I've read and found much more interesting and informative

health and medical knowledge for men
although i found it sometimes filled with too many charts and medical terminolog, this book provided me with info on a subject that i needed exact info about. therefore, it is an excellent reference book to hold onto ... Read more

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Given 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.
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Good
A straightforward book that explains a complex problem, don't be fooled by the simple title this book ha a lot of information that i bet you did not know. However, this book is not designed at resolving the problems that men have but is rather informative and blank. For a book that explains AND treats sexual disorders read
"Natural Penis Enlargement: New Methods of Avoiding and Curing Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, and Erectile Dysfunction Safely and Inexpensively. New ... No Pumps, No Pills and No Gadgets! Vol. 2" by Platinum Millennium, a great book that doesn't disappoint ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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ARTHUR L. BRUSH'S PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUALITY is a collection of essays that contains information on the early causes of homosexuality and psychosexual disorders. The two basic mental processes that cause these disorders are explained. This information can be most valuable for new parents who only need to understand these problems to help their children avoid them.Viewing this information from the perspective of the psychiatrist or psychologist illustrates many important family values. Of course, these specific family values concern how we take care of our children.Also, adult gays and lesbians who read Parts I and II should readily understand the applicable situations or conditions that, in their cases, caused their homosexuality. Arthur Brush states, "Homosexuality is programmed with the exact same mental processes that are used to program heterosexuality." That is important, but understanding Arthur Brush's attitude toward the sociological problems of homosexuality can be the greatest value for helping gays and lesbians compete in a heterosexual world.PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUALITY bridges the gulf between America's religions and the gay community. This is in reference to the 20th-century religious fundamentalists who blamed the homosexual rather than the conditions or situations that caused the homosexuality. Christians, Jews, and Muslims may wish to reexamine their thinking about the sociological implications of gay and lesbian behavior.PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUALITY will help the counselor determine the origin of obligatory homosexuality, situational homosexuality, a variety of sexual disorders (paraphilias), bonding abnormalities, childhood gender identity disorder, fear of scrutiny phobias, Intelligence Quotients, and much more.Because homosexuality and the paraphilias are presented as problems developed in childhood and adolescence that can be avoided, this material may be difficult for gays and lesbians who live the gay lifestyle. However, everyone concerned must do their part to help new parents prevent these problems in their children.This is not a book adolescents should read, but it is our overriding intention that every young person with problems of sexual orientation will have the opportunity to grow up with the factual knowledge necessary to understand and cope with his or her sexuality constructively and intelligently. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more