Resultados para "E A Johnson" en Salud sexual y reproductiva

Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science - as well as religious and cultural institutions - has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man's possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman's fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing....

What does it really mean to be a man? What are some of the landmarks along the road to mature masculinity? And what of the feminine components of a man's personality? Women have developed, over the centuries, considerable expertise in the technique of adapting to men, and for good reason, but that is not the same as truly understanding them. The transition from male childhood to real manhood is a complicated struggle, and explored in this book. As timely today as when it was first published, He provides a fascinating look into male identity and how female dynamics influence men.

What does it mean to be a woman? What is the pathway to mature femininity? And what of the masculine components of a woman's personality? Robert A. Johnson explores these questions in this new edition of She, updated to reflect the growth of his thinking on these subjects.

This fascinating book examines the myriad influences that shape our understanding of human gender and sexuality. Drawing from scientific findings past and present and from a wide range of personal experiences, Olive Skene Johnson explores questions such as: Is sexual diversity new? Why do men and women think differently? Apart from sexual preference, are homosexuals and heterosexuals different? Why do some people change gender? Johnson’s clear, accessible, and entertaining answers provide a wealth of information about a complicated subject.

Black women have higher rates of premature birth than other women in America. This cannot be simply explained by economic factors, with poorer women lacking resources or access to care. Even professional, middle-class Black women are at a much higher risk of premature birth than low-income White women in the United States. Dána-Ain Davis looks into this phenomenon, placing racial differences in birth outcomes into a historical context, revealing that ideas about reproduction and race today have been influenced by the legacy of ideas which developed during the era of slavery.

The Way of Dual Cultivation: Theory, Methods, and Transformation of Partner Sexual Alchemy is a comprehensive guide to the sacred Daoist art of Yin-Yang union — a path of mutual refinement, spiritual awakening, and energetic return. For centuries, these teachings were obscured or misunderstood, mistaken for indulgence or shrouded in secrecy. This book restores the full alchemical tradition: ethical, structured, and transformative.

In Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments, Saidiya Hartman examines the revolution of black intimate life that unfolded in Philadelphia and New York at the beginning of the 20th century. Free love, common-law and transient marriages, queer relations, and single motherhood were among the sweeping changes that altered the character of everyday life and challenged traditional Victorian beliefs about courtship, love, and marriage.

Natural Hospital Birth, Updated Edition shows how to apply the guidelines and tactics of natural birth in a hospital setting, where 99 percent of births take place. Doula Cynthia Gabriel shows expectant mothers what they can do to avoid unnecessary medical interventions and how to take initiative and consciously prepare for the kind of birth they want to have. Also included are inspiring stories from other women who know firsthand that natural birth in the hospital is possible.

You're What? is the no-BS, real-talk survival guide for anyone who's about to face pregnancy head-on—whether planned, unexpected, or somewhere in between. This isn’t your typical baby book. It’s not full of medical jargon. It won’t tell you what you should do. And it definitely won’t sugarcoat the chaos. Written with empathy, humor, and zero judgment, You're What? is the book every panicked parent-to-be wishes they had. Whether you're 17 or 37, this guide is here to help you breathe, plan, and realize: You’ve got this.

Every full-grown man is focused on achieving full satisfaction in life. Unfortunately, not all men have been able to achieve this for one reason or the other, so things just fall apart. Many a man has failed to please his princess as a result of an inability to get rock hard in bed. Some have even spent quite a lot of money on various products, devices, and services that claim to proffer effective solution but have fallen miserably short of proving their efficiency. If you find yourself in this situation, your solution is nigh.

An audiobook guide to help support women through post-partum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. This holistic audiobook guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels--and...

Beginning in the 1950s, William Masters and Virginia Johnson convinced hundreds of people to shed their clothes and copulate—in the name of science. For more than 40 years, the pair served as the nation's top experts on love, sex, and intimacy. In this eye-opening work, critically acclaimed biographer Thomas Maier presents an unprecedented look at the research team of Masters and Johnson, their pioneering studies of intimacy, and their lasting impact on the love lives of men and women. Masters of Sex offers a titillating portrait of the team's real-life story.

Thousands of questions about pregnancy are running through your mind right now. Some of these questions may seem downright silly, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of - it’s normal that you want only the best for your little ones. In this book, there are no stupid questions. Although some questions might be amusing, each question is designed to bring peace of mind to the mommies who want to make sure they don’t do anything to harm their babies while pregnant. Elizabeth Newbourne is ready to answer 101 of your most pressing pregnancy questions.

Dave Barry exposes natural childbirth for what it is: a pop phenomenon of the 1960's that, along with paisley bell-bottoms and creative sideburns, deserves a rest. His new book gives parents-to-be the hard facts they need. He examines the new federal law requiring prospective fathers to free themselves from their self-made macho prison - to laugh, cry, love and just generally behave like certified wimps.