Male Sexuality

Why Women Don't Understand It-And Men Don't Either

By (author) Michael Bader

Publication date:

03 October 2008

Length of book:

168 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9780742560697

At first glance the sexual male seems easy to understand, but beneath the surface lie complexities that disrupt lives and relationships. Why can men be so distant in bed? Why do many men love porn so much? And can he love porn and still love his wife? Respected psychologist Michael Bader takes an honest look at the nuances of male sexuality, addressing issues such as sexual boredom, internet sex, and sexual fantasies that can leave women bewildered and men ashamed. Illustrated with engaging examples from his practice, Male Sexuality gives readers, both women and men, deeper understanding of male behavior from the flamboyant to the mundane. Through increased awareness of the psychology behind the sex, Bader aims to enhance individual self-esteem and improve communication in relationships.

Chapter 1: The Secret Logic of Male Sexuality
Chapter 2: What's Different About Male Sexuality and Why?
Chapter 3: The Appeal of Pornography and Internet Sex
Chapter 4: Sexual Boredom and Infidelity
Chapter 5: Lolita Fantasies and the Sexual Appeal of Youth
Chapter 6: Sexual Aggression and Pornography—Myths and Realities
Chapter 7: From Morality to Meaning: Changing Male Sexuality
Chapter 8: Sad Moms, Distant Dads, and the Social Context of Male Sexuality
Chapter 9: The Politics of Male Sexuality
Chapter 10: The Value of Difference

Dr. Bader calls us back from our current temptation to censor and judge sexuality and reminds us that understanding erotic life is the best cure for what ails it.