Bibliograph

Monogamy, the untold story, Marianne Brandon

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Monogamy, the untold story, Marianne Brandon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Monogamy

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

667235649

Responsibility statement

Marianne Brandon

Series statement

Sex, love, and psychology

Sub title

the untold story

Summary

Monogamous relationships are firmly embedded in the framework of our society, and yet the divorce rate and common failures of intimacy in long-term relationships challenges the efficacy of this paradigm. Oddly, the concept of monogamy has been virtually ignored by mental health professionals, while anthropologists, sociologists, biologists, and zoologists have researched and explored the topic

Table Of Contents

The monogamy illusion -- How childhood relationships affect adult sexuality -- The human sexual animal : how our brains and biology impact intimacy -- Passionate pack animals : making your instincts work for you -- Social evolution means sexual revolution -- Unleashing aphrodite : female ecstasy via her primal nature -- Be your best man : advice for him (and her) -- Rethinking cultural norms : creative alternatives to enhancing sexual chemistry -- Making love : succulent monogamy -- Homework for better sex

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