Audiobook12 hours
Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred
Written by Patrick Carnes, PhD and Joseph M. Moriarity
Narrated by Terrence Bayes
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
()
About this audiobook
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.
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.
Related to Sexual Anorexia
Related audiobooks
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Deceived Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It's Not About the Sex: Moving From Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Is It Love or Is It Addiction: The Book That Changed the Way We Think About Romance and Intimacy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHealing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sex Addicts Anonymous (Male Voice): Conference Approved: Male Voice Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sex Addiction: The Ultimate Guide To Overcome Porn Addiction, Pervert Obsession and Sexual Compulsion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Wasn't Your Fault: Freeing Yourself from the Shame of Childhood Abuse with the Power of Self-Compassion Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Addiction, Attachment, Trauma and Recovery: The Power of Connection Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Addicted to Lust: Pornography in the Lives of Conservative Protestants Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Integrative Sex & Couples Therapy: A Therapist's Guide to New and Innovative Approaches Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Complete ACOA Sourcebook: Adult Children of Alcoholics at Home, at Work and in Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Wellness For You
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: Built for This: The Quiet Strength of Powerlifting Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Happiness Makeover: Overcome Stress and Negativity to Become a Hopeful, Happy Person Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Struggle Better: Navigating Difficult Times with Self-Compassion Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Moneyzen: The Secret to Finding Your ""Enough"" Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in ""Healthy"" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Do the Work Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Keep Sharp: How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Easy Way to Stop Smoking Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Sexual Anorexia
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
1 rating0 reviews