What to Do When He Has a Headache: Creating Renewed Desire in Your Man

A guide to rekindling a foundering romance offers women of men who have lost interest in sex valuable advice on how to avoid destructive patterns, reestablish communication, and put the fire back into their love lives. Tour.

Contrary to popular opinion, avers Manhattan-based clinical psychologist and sex therapist Wolfe, it is frequently the man in a relationship who is lukewarm or turned off to sex. In direct, no-nonsense prose, the author outlines what couples can do to get the "chemistry" back into their shared sexual life. The myriad psychological and physical reasons men use to avoid sexual activity are ascribed most often to poor communication between partners. With the aid of case histories, Wolfe suggests that readers should eradicate irrational "self-talk," maintain good health habits and develop more effective communciation strategies. Noting that the quality, not the quantity, of sex matters most, she advocates striving toward a sex life that is satisfying to both partners, whether this occurs once a day or once a month. Checklists and exercises meant to aid readers in self-awareness and communication with their partners are included throughout.
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