New Frontiers in Men's Sexual Health

Book excerpt: An internationally known physician presents here the most comprehensive medical information regarding normal sexual functioning and the various sexual problems that affect men, most dramatically erectile dysfunction. An up-to-date guide for the layman, Dr. Hanash's perspective provides readers with scientific information to help solve sexual problems for men, improve their sexual performance, and enhance their lovemaking capabilities with innovative and stimulating methods. Providing a feeling of one-to-one conversation with an authority on this subject, this unique book explains the latest and most advanced information regarding the causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options for male sexual dysfunctions. Chapters also include explanations of the emotional effects of erectile dysfunction on afflicted men as well as their partners, which can include depression, low self esteem, anger, and disgrace. Dr. Hanash, who has treated men and women across the United States and around the world dealing with sexual dysfunction, explains this book was born of his own troubling recognition that widespread myths, misinformation, and taboos regarding sex often make sufferers deny any problem, and fail or refuse to discuss it with a partner, or even a physician. Offering wise and straight talk about dysfunctions and the most effective, safest treatments available to overcome them, Hanash's goal is to help both sexual partners discover their best means to optimal satisfaction and pleasure that is both sensual and sexual.