When Sex Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Banishing Sexual Pain

For the 20 million women who suffer from painful intercourse: the first book to address the multiple causes and the available treatments. Painful sex is a condition that causes embarrassment and silence—often going undiscussed or misdiagnosed; as many as 40 percent of women who suffer from it won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women's sexual pain. Now, three leading experts tackle the stereotypes, myths, and realities of sexual pain in this easy-to-understand, accessible guide that will help you get the help you need and deserve. Drs. Goldstein, Pukall, and Goldstein offer answers to your most pressing questions, as well as: Up-to-date information on the more than 20 causes of sexual painHow to choose the right doctor—and how to interpret your doctor's lingoValuable tips for understanding sexual pain, and what can be done about itHow to rebuild sexual intimacy once the pain is gone

Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from women who've also suffered—and recovered—"When Sex Hurts" provides all of the tools you need to stop hurting and start healing.

“Cindy Meston, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, author of”

"Why Women Have Sex""The most comprehensive, accessible, and illuminating look into women's sexual pain ever written, packed with up-to-date and invaluable information. "When Sex Hurts "is a must read for any woman, or partner of a woman, who has experienced painful sex." Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Medical Contributor, ABC News"This is a subject that has been in the dark far too long and this book will help shine a much needed bright light into those shadows." Yitzchak Binik, Professor of Psychology, McGill University, Director, Sex and Couple Therapy Service, McGill University Health Center "Finally, an up to date, comprehensive source of information for women suffering from sexual pain. I will recommend this book to my patients." Alan M. Altman, MD, President, International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH), author of: " Making Love the Way We Used to...or Better" ""When Sex Hurts "should be on the shelf of every gynecologist and nurse practitioner for women's health. This volume is the consummate reference for a serious problem too often minimized by clinicians because of their lack of knowledge." "Electric Review", January/Febraury/March 2011"[A] groundbreaking text...each woman who is afflicted must take it upon herself to seek remedial measures. That first step comes in cracking open this book and surveying its information." Booklist Online, 1/26/11 "Two physicians and one psychologist skillfully tackle a touchy topic and present a complete overview of pain-causing conditions suffered by women."InfoDad.com, 2/17/11 "A thoughtful, well-written book that, at its core, provides hope--perhaps the most valuable of all elements of treatment. For that one element alone, "When Sex Hurts" is a must-have for any woman for whom sex brings pain rather than pleasure."

Andrew Goldstein is a congregational Liberal Jewish rabbi, and editor of the recently published volumes of Jewish liturgy, Daily, Sabbath, and Festival Prayer and High Holy Days.

For the 20 million women who suffer from painful intercourse: the first book to address the multiple causes and the available treatments.

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