Arousal: The Secret Logic Of Sexual Fantasies

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Why do different sexual fantasies work for different people Why do we have them Enlightening and jargon-free, Arousal is a landmark in accessible sexual psychology. Dr Bader draws on 25 years' experience as a psychotherapist to reveal his fascinating theory that fantasies are dependent on our need for psychological safety and enabling us to undertsand the complex dynamics that determine our sexual perferences. His findings are stimulating, revelatory and empowering.

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The most definitive exploration I have ever read of both the psychological and social dynamics of sexual arousal. -- Dr Lillian B Rubin
Arousal represents an important advance in psychoanalytic thinking about sexual fantasies. -- Nancy Friday

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The extremely charismatic and articulate Dr Michael Bader has over two decades of experience as a practising psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. He was until recently the Dean of the Psychology Department at New College, San Francisco. He is a regular guest on West Coast chat shows and contributes to popular culture and psychology magazines.