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Intimacy With Impotence: The Couple's Guide To Better Sex After Prostate Disease Paperback – May 28, 2004

by Ralph Alterowitz (Author), Barbara Alterowitz (Author)
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Erectile dysfunction is a frequent consequence of prostate cancer and other prostate disease treatments. Though unwelcome and embarrassing, it doesn't have to end a couple's sex life. Both informative and practical, Intimacy with Impotence gives couples cause for hope. It discusses impotence in lay terms, provides information on the commercial therapies and medications both available and being researched now, and gives practical advice about lovemaking-from getting in the mood to commonsense suggestions to erection-less satisfaction. Written with complete honesty and compassion by a prostate cancer survivor and his wife, this is the essential resource for couples trying to reestablish intimacy and sex in the face of impotence.
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"[This book is] outstanding, well-written, and should be read by all men and women."

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The founding vice-chair and former Director of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, Ralph Alterowitz is currently the President of the Education Center for Prostate Cancer Patients. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.

Barbara Alterowitz is a marketing executive with an international technology firm. She lives in Potomac, Maryland.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1st edition (May 28, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0738207896
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738207896
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.61 x 9 inches
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Olman
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014
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If you have suffered the effects of prostate cancer treatment and desire to regain the intimacy you once enjoyed with your wife or partner, this is a must read. I thought the intimacy in our relationship was gone forever, but with the help of this book and a patient and understanding partner, our love life is better than ever before. I know that is hard to believe, but it is true.
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W Gregg Monroe
4.0 out of 5 stars What the doctor should have ordered.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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My physician was very good, his judgment good, and his follow up excellent -- except for dealing with the effects on my sex life. This book compensated for that lack. It was very helpful.
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merlecarter
5.0 out of 5 stars I had been looking for good resource materials by those who have been on this ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016
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Having been recently diagnosed with cancer and the need to remove my prostate, I had been looking for good resource materials by those who have been on this path.

This book is an excellent guide. I could have used some of the information in my 30s and 40s, long before the disagnosis. Thank you Ralph and Barbara.
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Ted L. Emery
3.0 out of 5 stars Erection optional, not mandatory?
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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I haven't gotten too far in this book but, what I have read is informative. I don't have prostate issues per se, my issue is more ED caused by what, nobody seems to be able to figure out? This book helps to suggest other ways to make my lover content even if I can't attain penetration on any given occasion. I withhold the right to revise my rating after I finish reading the book.
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E. Flathmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading after prostate surgery.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
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This is a wise, practical book that deals with the paradym shift that happens after protate surgery. It is excellent reading for both partners and an important next step to relationship building. The physical theripist recommended this book and she was 'right on'.
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Tom Niederkohr
1.0 out of 5 stars A good book for women
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020
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Very little useful information is found in this book. The best part about it where is where it refers you to sex over 50. It reads like a series of short love stories that could be on the Hallmark Channel
This book is a feminine slant to it and could have been named how to train your new eunuch. For a man that has prostate cancer this book answers very few questions
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fast roy
4.0 out of 5 stars A must for all prostate cancer patients and their partners
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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It is a well writen book and a must for those who have received treatment for prostate cancer. It cover subjects that most doctors are reluctant, or don't have the time, to cover.
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Chineseylady
5.0 out of 5 stars For A Couples' Intimacy Challenge
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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A required reading for couples experiencing and progressing through prostate cancer and the affects on a marriage. Good information and I love that it's written from the husband and wife's perspective...VERY helpful!
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huggybear
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and very helpful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
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A comprehensive guide to physical and psychological intimacy following ED as a result of Prostate cancer treatment. Whether you are in an existing long-term relationship, or at the beginning of a new relationship, you will find this book invaluable. Written by a couple for couples.
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tilleybishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2014
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Easy and quick read with plenty of information for new prostate cancer. I would recommend this book to anyone requiring information on this issue
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Rolfzilla
4.0 out of 5 stars Something prostate cancer survivors should read....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2010
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It is not the kind of book that you can say I loved it....I could not put it down, but it is somewhat essential reading for those who have come through the prostate cancer mill and are still here. Me, I am a young married man, 44 years old, and I wish I had found this book when I was diagnosed 3 years ago. The book has been written by and with a certain age group so some of the text is difficult to read when you are angry with the world and somewhat at the end of the process. Nevertheless the information that is there is written for men, and their partners, who are probably feeling around in the dark wondering where to go next. A lot of thought has been put into the details on a subject that is still not discussed openly enough. If you or your partner are facing into a prostate cancer journey this is something that you should consider reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2017
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Good, helpful and encouraging book.
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Christopher R. Mannall
4.0 out of 5 stars excellant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2013
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Excellant ,well written by authors who have a sympathetic understanding of the problems besetting those with ED or living with an ED patient/
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