INTIMACY with IMPOTENCE The
Couple’s Guide to Better Sex after Prostate Disease
by Ralph & Barbara Alterowitz
Foreword by Donald S. Coffey, Ph.D., Professor and
Director of Urological Research, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
Introduction by Dr. Arthur L. Burnett, Director, Male
Sexual Health Clinic, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
Read a sample chapter
Erectile dysfunction is a frequent consequence of prostate cancer and other
prostate disease treatment. Though unwelcome and embarrassing, it doesn’t
have to end a couple’s sex life.
Intimacy with Impotence gives couples cause for hope and includes:
- a discussion of impotence in lay terms
- information on the commercial therapies and medications both
available and being researched now.
- practical advice about lovemaking—from getting in the
mood to commonsense suggestions to erection-less satisfaction.
- An Opportunity to Regain Intimacy and Breaking
the ED Mindset
- Facts About Impotence: Causes of Erectile
Dysfunction, Sexuality, Impotence, and Age, The Effects
of Prostate Cancer; and more
- Talking with Your Partner: Improving the Quality
of the Relationship, Effective Approaches to Handling,
Differences; and more
- Reviving Loving: Relearning & Creating
a Loving Environment, Making Desire Happen, Pleasing
a Woman, Being Creative; and more
- Sensual Sex: What Sensual Sex is All About,
Getting in the Mood, Sensual Arousal, and more
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- Getting in Shape: Eating Right, Exercising
- Talking with Your Doctor: Preparing to Discuss
Sexual Dysfunction, Getting the Most from the Meeting,
and more
- Commercial Therapies and Medications: Understanding
the Psychological Side Effects of Treatment, The List
of Treatments Surgery Options, and more
- Non-Approved and “Off Label” : Treatments,
Combination Therapies, Off-Label Drug Usage, Herbal
Supplements and Dietary, Supplements, and more
- Putting It All Together: Romeo and Juliet,
Napoleon and Josephine, Bill and Jill
- Appendices: Medications, Manufacturers of
Erectile Dysfunction, Products, Resources, References
and Further Reading
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About the Authors: The founding
vice-chair and former Director of the National Prostate Cancer
Coalition, Ralph Alterowitz is currently the President of
the Education Center for Prostate Cancer Patients. Barbara
Alterowitz is a marketing executive with an international
technology firm.
They live in Potomac, Maryland. more and photo ..... Critical Acclaim for Intimacy with Impotence:
“It is clear that the Alterowitzes understand the human
side of sexuality and have made an important contribution to
the study of ED for both husband and wife. It’s for everyone
who yearns to embrace sex with understanding, caring, and insight
to achieve not just good sex, but great sex. - James Lewis Jr.,
Ph.D., Executive Director, The Education Center for Prostate
Cancer Patients
"A must read for couples dealing with intimacy issues. Literally gives partners
a new lease on life, living a closer, more loving and satisfying relationship.
Written in non-clinical language that tells it like it is, or could be. Thank
you, Ralph and Barbara, for helping couples deal with a very private and sensitive
subject." - April Becker, President, Prostate Cancer Communication Resource,
Inc.
“Where else are these issues addressed, survivor to survivor, in such a
delicate and compassionate manner? The Alterowitzes have made a pioneering effort
to to illuminate this topic in a sensitive manner.” - Donald S. Coffey,
Ph.D., Professor and Director of Urological Research, The Johns Hopkins Medical
Institution
“The main emphasis of Intimacy with Impotence centers on regaining and
strengthening the experience of lovemaking in the context of the relationship.
This current edition of Intimacy with Impotence remains highly informative and
educational. As the field of sexual medicine has evolved in recent years, the
book offers an accurate review of current treatment options for preserving, restoring,
and promoting sexual health.” - Dr. Arthur L. Burnett, Director, Male Sexual
Health Clinic, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
“Written by two loving people I’ve observed for years in joyous relationship,
Intimacy With Impotence will guide any cancer victim and his partner, out of
dark shadows of disturbing change and uncertainty, into the bright sunlight a
life of renewed possibilities together. Neal Peirce, Columnist, Washington Post
Writers Group
“In Intimacy with Impotence: The Couples Guide to Better Sex after Prostate
Disease, the authors, Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz venture down a road where
only the brave dare tread. Rather than passively accepting the proposition that
intimacy will suffer or, at best, barely survive the side effects of prostate
cancer treatment, the authors make the case that a couple’s sex life realistically
can be improved despite the loss or lessening of certain physical functions.
Their arguments and knowledge are most convincing. For couples with an open mind
and a generous spirit this book can help transform victims into loving individuals
with a renewed zest for living. - Jess Rifkind, Prostate cancer survivor and
retired management consultant.
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ISBN:
0-7382-0789-6