The Ultimate Women's Guide to Sexual Health"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks--enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively."
--"Booklist""[Dr. Ruth's] manner is down-to-earth and reassuring . . . . She tries to make people feel better, value themselves, and trust their instincts."
--"Ladies' Home Journal"Celebrated sex expert and therapist Dr. Ruth and top gynecologist Dr. Amos Grunebaum join forces to cover everything you've ever wanted to know about women's sexual health, from finding a gynecologist to planning or avoiding a pregnancy to having a happy sex life at any age. You will discover: How to have a satisfying, healthy sex life at any age--including the Top Ten Ways Your Gynecologist Can Help Your Sex LifeA complete road map to your sexual anatomy, menstrual cycle, and hormonesWhat every woman should know about STDs, fibroids, and vaginal and other cancersImportant advice on how to communicate with your gynecologist and make the most of your office visitsHow to plan or avoid pregnancy, how to stay healthy during pregnancy, and essential information about perimenopause and menopauseAdvice about enhancing your sexual pleasure
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface vii Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 1 How to Have a Happy, Healthy Sex Life 5 2 Everything You Wanted to Know about Your Vagina but Were Too Afraid to Ask 19 3 All about Your Monthly Cycle 33 4 Getting the Most Out of Your Visit to the Gynecologist 43 5 What Can Go Wrong 81 6 Avoiding Pregnancy 127 7 Planning for Pregnancy 141 8 A Healthy Pregnancy 165 9 Perimenopause and Menopause 183 10 Enjoy Your Body at Any Age 199 Afterword 215 Appendix: Sexually Speaking Illustrations 217 Index 221
