Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred

A first-time examination of sexual anorexia an extreme fear of sexual intimacy and obsessive avoidance of sex by the acknowledged leader in the treatment of compulsive sexual behavior and recovery.Author Dr. Patrick Carnes begins by defining sexual anorexia and demonstrating how it and its parallel disorder sexual addiction and compulsivity often arise from a background of childhood sexual trauma neglect and other forms of abuse. Carnes explores the numerous dimensions of sexual health examining key issues which must be addressed and resolved for recovery to proceed. Utilizing extensive research and elucidating case studies Carnes develops concrete tasks and plans for restoring nurturing and sensuality building fulfilling relationships exploring intimacy and creating healthy sexuality. Woven throughout the book are stories of recovery which illustrate sexual healing principles model new behavior and support motivation for change. Sexual Anorexia enables those suffering from this disorder to recognize that sex need not be a furtive enemy to be fought and defeated but instead a deeply sensual passionate fulfilling and spiritual experience that all human beings are innately entitled to.

Paperback: 420 pages

Publisher: Hazelden Publishing; 1 edition (May 13 1997)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1568381441

ISBN-13: 978-1568381442

Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds