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Health benefits of sex — References & further reading

1 Ebrahim, S., et al. 2002. Sexual intercourse and risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease: The Caerphilly study. J. Epidemiol. Community Health, 56 (2), 99–102.

2 Planned Parenthood. 2003. The health benefits of sexual expression. URL: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/news-articles-press/politics-policy-issues/medical-sexual-health/The-Health-Benefits-of-Sexual-Expression.htm
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/survive/stress/articles/0,,156473_162212,00.html (accessed 05/08/2007).

3 Odent, M. 1999. The Scientification of Love London: Free Association Books, Ltd.

4 Whipple, B., & Komisaruk, B. 1985. Elevation of pain threshold by vaginal stimulation in women. Pain, 21 (4), 357–367.

5 Catania, J., & White, C. 1982. Sexuality in an aged sample: Cognitive determinants of masturbation. Arch. Sex. Behav., 11 (3), 237–245.

6 Russo, J. [No date listed.] Womenkind: The stress-friendly species. URL: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/survive/stress/articles/
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/survive/stress/articles/0,,156473_162212,00.html (accessed 05.09.2007).

Further Reading

  • For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality, by Lonnie Barbach
  • For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life, by Laura & Jennifer Berman
  • Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman: Ten Keys to Unlocking Ultimate Pleasure, by Laura & Jennifer Berman

 


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