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

Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small Midwestern town. But it’s okay - Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down...until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen.

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 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.

Toni is grieving the loss of her roadie father and needing to figure out where her life will go from here - and she's desperate to get back to loving music. Olivia is a hopeless romantic whose heart has just taken a beating (again) and is beginning to feel like she'll always be a square peg in a round hole - but the Farmland Music and Arts Festival is a chance to find a place where she fits.

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.

A polyamorous black man explores the intersections of racism and polyamory and their impact on people of color navigating an already misunderstood lifestyle.

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.

Scholars of US and transatlantic slavery have largely ignored or dismissed accusations that Black Americans were cannibalized. Vincent Woodard takes the enslaved person's claims of human consumption seriously, focusing on both the starvation of the slave and the tropes of cannibalism on the part...

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.

REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A literary love child of Jonathan Franzen and Anne Tyler . . . outstanding and highly enjoyable' Observer 'The Most Fun We Ever Had is as good as books come' Telegraph 'A gripping...

To understand my current situation, it's helpful to reflect on past experiences. Understanding history is beneficial in all aspects of life. Having struggled with my weight for much of my life, I've chosen to examine my past to understand my present circumstances.

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.

The acclaimed humorist explains how to make a tiny person in only nine months—with tools you probably have around the house! For decades, beloved humorist Dave Barry has tackled the major tribulations—not to mention the petty annoyances—of everyday life. In Babies and Other Hazards of Sex...