Product Description

This intelligent, readable book reframes conventional ideas about how women experience sexual relationship. Newly revised and redesigned, it is now a selection of One Spirit and Quality Paperback Book Clubs. With a foreword by the authors of Our Bodies Ourselves and an afterword on sexual messages in the media, this edition is suited for college and graduate classes as well as a wider readership. Based on original research with women whose stories inform each chapter, it questions male-centered definitions of sexual desire and performance. It proposes a new sexual response cycle that includes nurturing and intimacy along with physical stimulation. It offers inside views of sex research and therapy. It calls for social change honoring women's right to sexual pleasure.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #707408 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

The Journal Of Sex Research
"A masterpiece of affirmation-refreshing, moving, and extraordinarily liberating. For sexuality professionals, for our students, patients, and clients, for anyone who loves women, and especially for any woman who loves sex (or wants to love sex), Women Who Love Sex is the freshest breath of air to come along in years."

Canadian Journal Of Human Sexuality
"This book is a remarkable contribution to the literature on female sexuality. Ogden sets out to destroy stereotypes of female sexuality, whether they are found in pop culture, the world of professional sexology, or in current, politically correct 'feminist' ideology. She succeeds by situating women's sexual phenomenology within an appropriate, theoretical context and by substantiating her propositions with empirical support."

Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade and Sacred Pleasure
"An authentic, challenging book that leads beyond gender stereotypes to a whole new story about what sexuality can mean to women at the turn of the millennium."

Customer Reviews

Empowered by Strength
I was quite refreshed after reading this book.I think it was very enlightening.And, it spoke to me like no other. I have read many self help & awarness books.But, never felt the way I did after reading this one.I felt empowered with strength and at peace with the need to be spiritual and sexual. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and am waiting on my fiance to finish it. I don't think it would hurt for everyone in this world to be enlightened.And from words in the book - we just need to be open to communication, and have a steadfast willingness to give up dysfunctional behavior.The world would be a much better place, if this was possible!!

A surprising and eye-opening book
I bought this book to "prove" to my wife that there are Women Who Love Sex. I was also hoping to get some ideas for improving our sex life. I was pleasantly surprised at what I found.
I am a male, 52, who's been married for 29 yrs. I started out liking this book and ended up loving it. The information and ideas presented deepened my understanding of, and respect for, all women. At my age I thought that I had learned quite a bit about female sexuality. However, Dr. Ogden took me on a tour into the depths of women's sexuality and showed me things beyond what I could have imagined. You come away from the book realizing that women are more "advanced" sexually and emotionally than the vast majority of men. A careful reading of the book will also show men that women are equal to men intellectually and "deeper" than us spiritually. Yes, guys, these things must be said. It's time that we gave women their due.
I highly recommend this book for women and men everywhere. I honestly believe that no man can consider himself to be sexually mature in his interactions with women until he understands and puts to use the revelations in Dr. Ogden's book.

For Women On A Journey To Sexual Wholeness
Gina's book has been a great tool for me in coming from a place of much woundedness around my sexuality. It has helped me to move beyond the pain and shame that has been a part of my entire half century of life. Women Who Love Sex has given me hope . . hope that it is okay, it is healthy to embrace my sexuality in a positive way. Reading Women Who Love Sex has helped me to see that I am not alone in my journey to recapture the beauty and pleasure that is my birthright. This book has given me more faith. It is high time for women to bring our sexuality out of the "closet." Thank you, Gina, for your courage and insight to contribute so richly to a population starving for connection with our sexual wholeness!