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Couple Sexuality After 60: Intimate, Pleasurable, and Satisfying motivates couples to embrace sex and sexuality in their 60s, 70s and 80s, busting myths and taboos about sexuality and aging in the process. Sexual health clinicians and sex therapists with clients over the age of 60 will find this a fascinating read.
List of contents
1. Confronting Myths About Sexuality and Aging 2. Embracing the New Normal: Variable, Flexible Couple Sexuality 3. Sexuality is More than Intercourse: Challenge, Not Loss 4. Good Enough Sex (GES): Roles, Meanings, and Outcomes 5. Female-Male Sexual Equity: Being Intimate and Erotic Friends 6. Desire is the Key: Reinforcing Sexual Anticipation 7. Satisfaction: More than Orgasm 8. Naked at Our Age: The Challenge of Integrated Eroticism 9. Couple Sexuality: Valuing Synchronous and Asynchronous Sexuality 10. A Pill Can't Do It All: A Psychobiosocial Approach to Sex 11. Sexually, One Size Never Fits All: Non-Traditional Individuals and Couples 12. Illness and Disability: Don't Let It Control Your Sexuality 13. Sexuality for Singles: Enjoying Your Sexual Self 14. Celebrating Sexuality and Aging
About the author
Barry McCarthy is professor emeritus of psychology at American University, a diplomate in clinical psychology, a diplomate in sex therapy, and a certified couple therapist. He is the author of over 100 articles, 33 book chapters and 21 books. He has presented over 450 professional workshops nationally and internationally. Barry received the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) Masters and Johnson award for lifetime contributions to the sex therapy field.
Emily McCarthy received a BS degree in speech communication, and her writing and wisdom provide a balanced humanistic perspective. This is Barry and Emily's 16th co-authored book.
Summary
Couple Sexuality After 60: Intimate, Pleasurable, and Satisfying motivates couples to embrace sex and sexuality in their 60s, 70s and 80s, busting myths and taboos about sexuality and aging in the process. Sexual health clinicians and sex therapists with clients over the age of 60 will find this a fascinating read.
