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Book and Media Reviews continued from page 13 The book begins with a powerful message; the importance of giving yourself permission to feel good. This includes moving beyond numbness to be able to experience genuine sexual pleasure. — Jane Greer The book’s remarkable simplicity and clarity enables the reader to navigate the rocky road of low libido and arrive at solutions that will bring relief on many fronts. With an innovative beginning, Ogden has designed what she calls the “ISIS Wheel of Desire,” standing for Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality. She then defines the four energies that individually or collectively corrode one’s desire. These include physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy, which are the foundation to Ogden’s Whole Person Whole Life approach to sexual desire. Next, she delves into the specific elements each of the energies generate that causes conflict and provides practical advice for creating positive changes. The book begins with a powerful message; the importance of giving yourself permission to feel good. This includes moving beyond numbness to be able to experience genuine sexual pleasure. Ogden guides you to look within rather than outside of yourself to find your lost desire. In addition, she writes with honesty and openness, sharing her own personal experiences that connect her with her readers in a truly authentic way. The heart of the book is devoted to covering the different forces that illuminate why women say “no” to sex, ranging from relationship problems to dealing with children to how significant past trauma and abuse may be affecting one’s life. Ogden’s book artfully weaves together these essential factors as she teaches women how to say “yes” to themselves, free from guilt. The Return of Desire accomplishes all it sets out to do in helping women to find their way back to their sexual desire. It not only gives them a comprehensive understanding of where they got lost, but, most importantly, it provides them with the tools to finding their way back to their inner self. It is exciting to read because it keeps its promise of offering women the opportunity to rediscover their passion, while taking a journey of self-discovery at the same time. Jane Greer PhD, is a marriage and family therapist and a Redbook magazine “Love Expert.” She can be reached at drjanegreer@gmail.com. ——— As much as we like, we cannot review all new books. Instead we aim at reviewing a wide range of new book and DVD titles. Here is a list of new books and DVDs that have not been reviewed: Books Are You Guys Brothers? By Brian McNaught. AuthorHouse, 2008. $16.95 Tantra for Erotic Empowerment: The Key to Enriching Your Sex Life. By Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson. Llewellyn, 2008. $21.95. DVDs Personal Touch Series. By Jamye Waxman. Adam & Eve Pictures. 2007. $44.95. Betty Dodson: Her Life of Sex and Art. By Mark Schoen. Dodson Schoen Films. 2007. $14.97. Tantric Sexual Massage for Lovers: New Heights of Orgasmic Pleasure! By Mark Michaels & Patricia Michaels. Alexander Institute. 2007. $24.99 Contemporary Sexuality seeks new Editor-in-Chief After almost three years, Contemporary Sexuality’s wonderful editor-in-chief, Annette Owens, is stepping down. The Board of Directors of AASECT is seeking a new editorin-chief to begin July 1, 2009. The editor-inchief works closely with authors, the senior writer, and editorial committee to produce our outstanding monthly newsletter. In consultation with the Communications Chair, the editor-in-chief is responsible for the final content of Contemporary Sexuality. An outstanding candidate will have an advanced degree, at least three years of publications experience and five years in the sexuality field, and 10 – 15 hours of volunteer time a month to devote to the position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter detailing interest in the position and a resume to Debra Haffner, Board Communications Chair, at debrahaffner@yahoo.com by March 15, 2009. www.aasect.org | March 2009 Vol. 43, No. 3 Quick Hits continued from page 11 abortion providers or discuss the procedure. Obama called the policy “excessively broad” and “unwarranted.” “For too long, international family planning assistance has been used as a political wedge issue, the subject of back-and-forth debate that has served only to divide us,” Obama said. “It is time we end the politicization of this issue.” Obama attempted to do that by signing the executive order one day after the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and by not allowing photographers to record the signing. (Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, Jan. 24) 14 Contemporary Sexuality http://www.aasect.org

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