The New Naked

February 17, 2014
Esteemed sex expert and urologist Fisch (Size Matters) provides tips and tricks for spicing up couples’ sex lives, placing his focus on effective communication. As Fisch puts it, foreplay is not just what happens right before sex but what happens day and night, from helping out around the house to sending flirtatious texts. The book also outlines his “LSD”—listening, security, and desire—approach to improving sex lives, and while it provides solid basic information, it’s important to note that the title is misleading. Unsurprisingly, considering Fisch’s expertise in male sexuality, the book centers almost entirely on men’s sex and health. Counterintuitively, however, it’s written for married women, though he encourages them to get their husbands to read certain sections. Similarly, the book’s appeal is limited primarily to vanilla and heterosexual couples. On the plus side, there is an element of interactivity, as it includes quizzes and examples of questions he’s received over the years, making it an approachable and easy read. Nevertheless, those offended by gender stereotyping would do better with the guidance of a different expert to help spice up their sex lives.

March 15, 2014

Fisch, noted urologist, television guest, and radio host (Size Matters; Dr. Oz Show; Dr. Harry Fisch Show on SiriusXM radio) explains male sexuality to wives and girlfriends for healthier relationships. The book's first part examines sexual frequency, satisfying sex, masturbation, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual desire and attraction, testosterone, sexually transmitted diseases, pornography, sexual addiction, and more. The second part covers communication between partners, what Fisch describes as LSD--listening, plus security, plus desire. He develops strategies for women to teach their male partners to be better listeners and to be more effective in making them feel desired. The discussions include real-life questions and situations from Fisch's patients and followers. Fisch emphasizes the importance of sex for relationships and provides an instructive primer to male sexuality for heterosexual couples. He addresses the subject from a moderate perspective, allowing for diverse approaches to sexuality, which most readers will find comfortable. VERDICT Despite the book's intended audience of women, many male readers will also benefit from Fisch's advice and knowledge. Recommended to couples interested in improving their relationships.--Scott Vieira, Sam Houston State Univ. Lib., Huntsville, TX

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Starred review from February 1, 2015

Fisch opens up a frank discussion about sexual health: physical, psychological, and even from a relationship perspective. Topics covered include erectile dysfunction, libido, communication in relationships, and more. A great book for couples.

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