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Bisexual/Lesbian: The Problems When Doctors Don't Ask And Patients Don't Tell PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hope E. Ashby, MA, MSW, CSW   
The burgeoning attention that has been given to female sexuality, and specifically female sexual dysfunction has primarily focused on heterosexual women. However, 1.4 percent of women are lesbian or bisexual women; according to the National Health and Social Life Survey of 3432 women in 1992 by Laumann, Gagnon, et.al.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 March 2007 )
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Book Excerpt: “Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman” Ten Keys to Unlocking Ultimate Pleasure PDF Print E-mail
Written by Laura Berman, PhD, & Jennifer Berman, MD   
One of the greatest mysteries of life is what constitutes a woman’s sexual satisfaction. This book is about solving that mystery. It’s about making sexual Nirvana an achievable goal, and unlocking the secrets to extraordinary lovemaking.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 March 2007 )
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Effect of Hysterectomy on Female Sexual Function PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jennifer Berman, MD, et al.   
By Jacqueline N. Murrell, MD, Jennifer R. Berman, MD Robert Weiss, MD, Laura Berman, PhD, Sheila R. Keane, MA, Mary Christina Zierack MA, Trudy Van Hooten, PhD, Irwin Goldstien, MD, and Phillip Stubblefield, MD: Sexuality is a crucial component of the general health and well being of women. It is a central part of their body image, self-esteem, relationship satisfaction and success. Female sexual dysfunction is a significant problem that affects the quality of life of many women.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 March 2007 )
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"I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say No" - Women, Consent, and Sex Research PDF Print E-mail
Written by Petra M. Boyton, PhD   
Female sexual functioning is an area that has long been under researched, with many activists arguing greater efforts need to be made to find out more about women's sexual health. This is particularly important given the negative treatment of women by medics/social scientists in the past and the current focus on men's sexual functioning and pharmaceuticals, where women are being left behind.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 March 2007 )
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Female Sexual Dysfunction: Definitions, Causes & Potential Treatments PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jennifer Berman, MD   
Female Sexual dysfunction is age-related, progressive and highly prevalent affecting 30-50 percent of women 1,2,3. Based on the National Health and Social Life Survey of 1,749 women, 43 percent experienced sexual dysfunction.4 U.S. population census data reveal that 9.7 million American women ages 50-74 self-report complaints of diminished vaginal lubrication, pain and discomfort with intercourse, decreased arousal, and difficulty achieving orgasm. Female sexual dysfunction is clearly an important women's health issue that affects the quality of life of many of our female patients.
Last Updated ( Monday, 26 March 2007 )
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