Sex Rx
Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever
(Originally published as Love Sex Again)
Every year, millions of women give up or drastically compromise their expectations of having enjoyable, fun, satisfying sex ever again. Even if they are one of the minority that gets up the nerve to discuss sexual issues with their doctor, more often than not they are not offered solutions to their lack of libido, lack of orgasms, and lack of pleasure. The truth is, even otherwise fabulous doctors are not experts on the physical, hormonal and medical aspects of maintaining peak sexual health. Sex Rx: Hormones, Health and Your Best Sex Ever, speaks to all women who struggle with physical or hormonal issues related to sexual function—menopause, incontinence, chronic lack of sleep—as well as those with medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. It’s time to elevate women’s sexual health to the same level of importance that men’s sexual health has had for years.
5-Star Reviews
“One of the most amazingly informative books written by a doctor that was not to technical, actually easy to read and sometimes humorous. ..You have a question or a problem , she has an answer or a place to send you to find one. .. Throughly enjoyed this book and learned so much. It is not the end of the world at menopause, after cancer, or hip surgery, or even the dreaded dry season of old age or times when both men and women have low libido.”
“There is no field more burdened with information - and misinformation - than women's health. At a cultural time when issues such as birth control, abortion, reproductive care and hormonal changes have become political footballs and topics of heated debate rather than health and medical concerns that should be as considered and supported by the medical industry as men's ED treatments, a doctor with the smarts, humor, and compassion of Dr. Lauren Streicher is a much needed breath of fresh, informative, air.”
“It may be hard to understand how the issues that impact women's sexuality as they grow older are still topics to cringe over, blush about, even ignore in lieu of making positive changes, but it's clear Dr. Streicher is out to change all that. .. her energy, her candor, her willingness to take on any topic and shine the light on whatever needs shinin', regardless of how intimate, how personal, or even - for some women - how embarrassing, is nothing if not bracing! She knows when to inject humor, when to get serious and methodical, when to give details and when to acknowledge that many woman still need some hand-holding when it comes to owning their sexuality”
“This is a must have and must read book. I wished I had read earlier in my life, but I'm glad I read it regardless of when. I will be sharing the contents of this book with my female friends and insist they buy and read it because it is so informative and an easy read in spite of its medical jargon. This is a must read for men as well!”
“This book is chock full of information presented in a friendly tone with hilarious anecdotes from a professional who obviously has a lot of experience. Just be prepared that nothing is taboo in Dr. Streicher's book. Some of the stories and statistics are pretty shocking. There were times when I couldn't help but read them out loud to my husband.”
“after reading it, ordered several more copies for family and friends. Dr. Streicher uses her medical expertise along with the perfect dose of humor to discuss topics that are often considered taboo. She opens the door so that women can FINALLY feel comfortable discussing sexual issues with their gynecologists. Whether you are 20 or 80, Dr. Streicher offers solutions to the problems hindering your sex life. Men, consider reading this book as well”
“what a great book and written in such a way that it is relevant to the everyday reader without making you feel like you have to be in medicine to appreciate it. It is written with such candor and humor... I have recommended it to all of my friends..”
Table of Contents
Part 1 – SexAbility: A View From My Side of the Stirrups
Chapter 1: Taboo Topics: Let’s Talk
Who’s having sex? Who’s not? And if not, why not?
Chapter 2: The Science of SexAbility
How normal sexual response can morph into NO sexual response
Chapter 3: An Up Close View of Your Genitals
Your private parts should be a little less private- at least to yourself
Chapter 4: When Your Vagina is in a Phunk
What your vaginal pH should be—and why it matters
Part 2 – SexAbilitators: essentials to fix what’s broken
Chapter 5: Slip Sliding Away
The right product makes the difference between sandpaper sex and slippery sex
Chapter 6: Kegels with a Kick
A trip to the gym for your pelvic floor and the ergonomics of sex (who knew?)
Chapter 7: Say Yes to Drugs
Sometimes a prescription doesn’t just make sex better, it makes it possible
Part 3 – SexAbility Saboteurs
Chapter 8: It Hurts!
Turn vaginal agony into vaginal ecstasy
Chapter 9: A Real Pain in the Pelvis
Some sexual pain can be an indicator of a deeper problem
Chapter 10: Lost My Mojo
Find your mojo. Here’s how.
Chapter 11: Nothing’s Happening
I’d Like to Buy A Vowel-- The key to getting the big O back
Part 4 – Hormone Havoc
Chapter 12: I am Woman –Here me ROAR
PMS, pregnancy, post-partum, infertility, contraception –strap in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Chapter 13: Hormone Hell:
How to turn back the clock on your vagina when your estrogen tank is on empty
Chapter 14 The Cold Truth About Hot Flashes
Vaginal Dryness is not the only issue that impacts on SexABILITY
Part 5 – You’re Special
Chapter 15: Medical Conditions
Add low SexAbility to your list of symptoms
Chapter 16: I’m Glad to Be Alive but …
The impact of cancer on SexAbility
Part 6 – Other People
Chapter 17: Finding a Clinician That Will Actually Listen
Let’s talk vagina
Chapter 18: Dating Dangers
Have a positive sexual experience without testing positive.
Part 7 – Taking Your New SexAbility to the Next Level.
Chapter 19: Vaginal Vanity
Why some opt for an upgrade
Chapter 20: Toys You Don’t Want to Share with Your Children
How toys can add pleasure and novelty to your sex life