Men’s Sexual Health doc

[...]... contribute to sexual impulsivity and impede men’s sexual health Fact #10: You Need a Model for Your Sexuality as a Man So, what is your model for male sexuality? Who is your role model for a sexually healthy man? How can you think positively about the multiple dimensions of your masculinity? How can you create your standard for healthy sexuality? Your model defines what—for you—is sexual health It includes... masculinity with pride and self-respect Fact #2: Sexually Healthy Men Are Confident and Strong What is men’s sexual health? How do I get a solid grip on it? How do I determine if I am a sexually healthy man? These are not simple questions with simple answers Sexual health is a lifelong process, with subtly different dimensions at each stage For example, sexual health of a boy is part of the lifelong process... Chapter 8, “Lifelong Healthy Sexuality,” describes sexual behavior of men in their 60s, 70s, and 80s The facts—based in science—about what RT56382_C001.indd 15 25/07/2007 11:55:08 16 • Men’s Sexual Health aging men do sexually can serve as reference points for understanding normal male sexual behavior as well as help you determine what is healthy for you Adapting to the various sexual health challenges... Men’s sexual health is grounded on psychological and physical facts and truths Fact #1: Healthy Men Are Proud of Their Sexuality Feeling good about your body and sexuality is essential to being sexually healthy The truth about great sex is that every man deserves to feel proud and confident of his masculinity Okay, there are jokes that sexual health for men is impossible or an oxymoron—that men are sexual. .. Erotic Sexual Life,” consolidates the truth about men’s sexual health, healthy thinking, and the Good-Enough Sex model The epilogue, “The Nuts and Bolts for Your Sexual Health, ” summarizes the indispensable features of sexual health for men such as honesty with yourself, reasonable thinking, working with your partner as an intimate team, genuinely accepting with pride your masculinity, regulating your sexual. .. Fact #12: Male Sexuality Has Multiple Dimensions Men’s sexual health involves multiple dimensions that help understand and integrate the physical, psychological, relational, cultural, and psychosexual lovemaking skills These five factors are illustrated in Figure 1.1 The 5 Components of Integrative Sexual Health Each dimension is indispensable and warrants attention to ensure sexual health throughout... component of male sexuality is self-defeating We’ll coach you how to put sexual function into perspective; otherwise, it becomes a huge barrier to sexual pleasure, sexual acceptance, and relationship intimacy Fact #8: Sexual Health Is a Lifelong Developmental Process Your health as a sexual man is a lifelong process Sex can be a positive, integral part of your life at every stage You are sexual from the... anxieties that many of us experience Most men have RT56382_C001.indd 5 25/07/2007 11:55:04 6 • Men’s Sexual Health little opportunity to learn from other men about healthy sexuality We will confront common barriers to growing and developing an adult, healthy, and satisfying male sexuality This book takes men’s sexuality seriously Rather than trivializing men and sex, we consider complexity This is a book... can understand and ensure healthy sexual cognitions or thoughts (C); actions or behaviors (B); and your feelings or emotions (E) RT56382_C001.indd 11 25/07/2007 11:55:06 12 • Men’s Sexual Health The Body & Biological Factors Psychological– thoughts, feelings, & behaviors Psychosexual Skills Societal Norms Relationship Dimensions Figure 1.1 The 5 Components of Integrative Sexual Health The relationship... normal and healthy developmental sexuality and the influences and experiences that have formed who you are as a man Chapter 4, “Vive le Difference: His Sexuality and Her Sexuality,” summarizes points of reference about male and female sexuality Learnings from history, male and female sexual physiology, the three physiological forms of love, differences and similarities in men and women’s sexual desire, . ways, we all seek sexual health. Here are principles and facts that are common to all of us when it comes to sexual health. Men’s sexual health is grounded. #2: Sexually Healthy Men Are Confident and Strong What is men’s sexual health? How do I get a solid grip on it? How do I determine if I am a sexually healthy