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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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New Frontiers in Men’s Sexual Health Recent Titles in Sex, Love, and Psychology Judy Kuriansky, Series Editor Relationship Sabotage: Unconscious Factors that Destroy Couples, Marriages, and Family William J. Matta The Praeger Handbook of Transsexuality: Changing Gender to Match Mindset Rachel Ann Heath America’s War on Sex Marty Klein Teenagers, HIV, and AIDS: Insights from Youths Living with the Virus Maureen E. Lyon and Lawrence J. D’Angelo, editors Rock ’n’ Roll Wisdom: What Psychologically Astute Lyrics Teach about Life and Love Barry A. Farber Sixty, Sexy, and Successful: A Guide for Aging Male Baby Boomers Robert Schwalbe, PhD Managing Menopause Beautifully: Physically, Emotionally, and Sexually Dona Caine-Francis NEW FRONTIERS IN MEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and the Revolutionary New Treatments K. Anthony Hanash, M.D. Sex, Love, and Psychology Judy Kuriansky, Series Editor Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hanash, Kamal Anthony. New frontiers in men’s sexual health : understanding erectile dysfunction and the revolutionary new treatments / K. Anthony Hanash. p. cm. — (Sex, love, and psychology, ISSN 1554–222X) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–313–36263–7 (alk. paper) 1. Impotence. I. Title. II. Series. [DNLM: 1. Erectile Dysfunction. WJ 709 H233n 2008] RC889.H253 2008 616.6'92—dc22 2008026226 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2008 by K. Anthony Hanash, M.D. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2008026226 ISBN: 978–0–313–36263–7 ISSN: 1554–222X First published in 2008 Praeger Publishers, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.praeger.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 My wife, France, and children, Tony, Patrick, Alain, and Carla, whose patience and encouragement made this book possible. This page intentionally left blank CONTENTS Foreword Judy