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Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women Julia R. Heiman, Ph.D., and Joseph LoPiccolo, Ph.D. (Fireside, 1987, 219 pages)

This guide to female sexuality helps women of all ages understand their bodies and sources of sexual pleasure. The step-by-step program is designed to teach women how to identify their orgasm triggers.

Coping with Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex Michael E. Metz, Ph.D., and Barry W. McCarthy, Ph.D. (New Harbinger Publications, 2004, 168 pages)

Written by two sex therapists, this book addresses the biological, social, and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. The comprehensive treatment plan encourages couples to work together to overcome the problem.

Coping with Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex Michael E. Metz, Ph.D., and Barry W. McCarthy, Ph.D. (New Harbinger Publications, 2004, 170 pages)

This book addresses all types of premature ejaculation and provides the latest scientifically based treatments. It guides readers through the myths of male sexual performance and offers men a choice of recovery plans.

Making Love the Way We Used to…or Better: Secrets to Satisfying Midlife Sexuality Alan M. Altman, M.D., and Laurie Ashner (Contemporary Books, 2001, 336 pages)

This guide for women and men facing the hormonal changes of midlife examines the most common sex-related problems couples encounter during these years and offers strategies for overcoming them.

The New Love and Sex After 60 Robert N. Butler, M.D., and Myrna I. Lewis, Ph.D. (Ballantine Books, 2002, 400 pages)

This book examines how aging affects sexual desire and lovemaking. It includes medical information on menopause and chronic diseases affecting sexuality, as well as tips for solving sexual problems and staying sexually fit.

The New Male Sexuality: The Truth about Men, Sex, and Pleasure Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D. (Bantam, 1999, 432 pages)

Written by a psychologist who specializes in human sexuality, this book offers a comprehensive guide to enhancing desire and arousal, with an emphasis on pleasure instead of performance.

The V Book: A Doctor's Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health Elizabeth G. Stewart, M.D., and Paula Spencer (Bantam, 2002, 480 pages)

This comprehensive book provides an in-depth description of women's vulvovaginal anatomy and functioning. It combines information on routine care with a thorough discussion of vaginal pain and other troublesome conditions.

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