Holy Sex!: A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving
Common wisdom portrays sex and church to be at odds, yet studies show that Catholics have better sex, and more often. This witty, frank, and refreshingly orthodox book draws from the beautiful truths of Catholic teaching to show people of all faiths about rich and satisfying sexuality. Hailed by Christians across the spectrum from Christopher West and Janet E. Smith to John L. Allen, Jr., Holy Sex! includes dozens of questionnaires, quizzes, and valuable lessons from real-life stories.
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Common wisdom portrays sex and church to be at odds, yet studies show that Catholics have better sex, and more often. This witty, frank, and refreshingly orthodox book draws from the beautiful truths of Catholic teaching to show people of all faiths about rich and satisfying sexuality., Hailed by Christians across the spectrum from Christopher West and Janet E. Smith to John L. Allen, Jr., Holy Sex includes dozens of questionnaires, quizzes, and valuable lessons from real-life stories. Publishers Weekly This practical sex guide incorporates, but goes well beyond, marital sacramental theology, and as such will be welcomed by those who want to adhere to Catholic teaching yet still enjoy the passion of sexual union. Psychotherapist Popcak spends most of the book elaborating on the Catholic view of sex, citing various church documents and the writings of Pope John Paul II. He explains why sex is holy, how it differs from eroticism and why it is intended solely for one man and one woman who are married to each other and open to having children. In covering what he calls "the good stuff," Popcak says restrictions are few. These center on the "One Rule" (a man must always climax inside the woman) and "Four Pleasure Principles" that deal with maintaining continuity between a couple's daily life together and their sexual relationship and respecting the dignity of each partner. As long as these guidelines are followed, Popcak says, couples are free to be creative sexually. He includes information on natural family planning (a Catholic Church-approved method of spacing births) and advice for sexual problems. Although Popcak writes in a warm, conversational style, he tends to overuse certain catch words and phrases, diminishing some of their impact. Nonetheless, his essential message makes this worthwhile reading. (Apr.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Christianity's Best-Kept SecretAn Introduction to Holy Sex 1Surprising Insights from Tradition 2What's in This Book? 3Holy Sex: Can You Handle It? 4Sex, Lies, and the Real Thing 6Two False Ideas Attributed to the Church 8The Mediterranean Approach 8Getting Yer Irish Up 11Real Sex Exposed 14Fool's Gold: Holy Sex or Eroticism 16Holy Sex! Don't Settle for Substitutes! 17When Love Goes Bad 29What Are Infallible Lovers Made Of? 32How to Become an Infallible Lover: A Recipe 34What about Chastity? 34Baker's Quiz 37The Eight Steps to Infallible Loving 51A Conclusion 67Climbing Higher: The Sexuality Continuum 69The Five Stages of Sexual Advancement (From Aunt McGillicuddy's Antique Urn School to Holy Sex) 70Lovemaking as an Experience of God 82Lovemaking as a Path to Personal Growth 83In a Nutshell 84The Five Great Powers of Holy SexTest Your Holy Sex Quotient (HSQ) 88Sex Makes Us Holy 96What Does Holy Mean? 96Sensual and Spiritual 101Sex Is Sacramental 107A Marriage Made for Heaven 96Taking Sex for Granted 114Sex Is a Sign of God's Love 117Naughty, Naughty 120Toppling the Barriers of Intimacy 124Hi Ho, Hi Ho - Working at Your Relationship 126Sex Unites 129The Chemistry of Sex 131Love Unwrapped 135A Union of Spirits 136Healthy and Defensive Attachment 140Sex Creates 145Is Every Sperm Sacred? 131Being Open to the Fullness of Life 135Bet You Didn't Know 136The School of LoveQuestions about Natural Family Planning (NFP) 168The Infallible Lover's Guide to Pleasure 190The Four Pleasure Principles 192Putting It All Together: A Case Study 202Problem-Solving with the Four Pleasure Principles 206The Anatomy of Infallible Loving: Setting the Stage 209Social Intercourse 210Foreplay 215The Anatomy of Infallible Loving: The Good Stuff 233Transitioning to Intercourse 234The Mind-Blowing Spirituality of Intercourse 234Learning from the Woman's Body 239Reviewing Your Sexual Repertoire: Positions and More 244Afterglow 259Overcoming Common ProblemsIs There Sex after Kids? 264When NFP Is Too Hard 268You've Lost That Loving Feeling 279Common Sexual Problems for Women 283Common Sexual Problems for Men 291Overcoming Infertility 296Infidelity 304Masturbation and Pornography 310When to Seek Help (and from Whom) 323Holy Sex Is Your Inheritance 328QuizzesBaker's Quiz 37Test Your Holy Sex Quotient (HSQ) 88Maximizing the Senses of Taste and Smell in Foreplay 221Maximizing the Visual Sense in Foreplay 225Maximizing the Auditory Sense in Foreplay 228Maximizing the Sense of Touch in Foreplay 231How Engaged Are You? 237ExercisesDevelop a Marital Mission Statement 52Make Sure Marriage and Family Is Your Priority 54The Lovelist 214Learning to Harmonize 255Sexual Addiction: Do You Have a Problem? 317
\ Publishers WeeklyThis practical sex guide incorporates, but goes well beyond, marital sacramental theology, and as such will be welcomed by those who want to adhere to Catholic teaching yet still enjoy the passion of sexual union. Psychotherapist Popcak spends most of the book elaborating on the Catholic view of sex, citing various church documents and the writings of Pope John Paul II. He explains why sex is holy, how it differs from eroticism and why it is intended solely for one man and one woman who are married to each other and open to having children. In covering what he calls "the good stuff," Popcak says restrictions are few. These center on the "One Rule" (a man must always climax inside the woman) and "Four Pleasure Principles" that deal with maintaining continuity between a couple's daily life together and their sexual relationship and respecting the dignity of each partner. As long as these guidelines are followed, Popcak says, couples are free to be creative sexually. He includes information on natural family planning (a Catholic Church-approved method of spacing births) and advice for sexual problems. Although Popcak writes in a warm, conversational style, he tends to overuse certain catch words and phrases, diminishing some of their impact. Nonetheless, his essential message makes this worthwhile reading. (Apr.)\ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.\ \
