Real Questions, Real Answers about Sex: The Complete Guide to Intimacy as God Intended
By (Author) Melissa McBurney
Foreword by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
Zondervan
Zondervan
1st December 2004
United States
General
Non Fiction
Religious social and pastoral thought and activity
Sociology
Sex and sexuality, social aspects
261.8357
Paperback
336
Width 153mm, Height 230mm, Spine 21mm
335g
Answers to real-life, nitty-gritty private questions Christians are asking about sexLouis and Melissa McBurney offer frank, humorous, sensitive, and biblically grounded answers to the thousands of sex questions readers have sent to the editors of Marriage Partnership, a publication of Christianity Today International. The authors deal with sensitive issues that need to be talked about, but within a solid spiritual, psychological, and therapeutic context. This book is perfect for newlyweds, newlyweds of 25 years, or for parents to give their engaged son or daughter who is soon to be married. The McBurneys give frank, honest answers to real, honest questions that many Christians have always wanted to ask, but were too embarrassed or afraid.The authors authentic, unblushing, yet thoroughly Christian perspective is presented in a two-column format. Their humor, husband-wife dialogue, and to-the-point answers provide an ideal reference for all the stages of married sex.
'Frank advice. The authors tackle difficult subjects, including fantasizing, spicy videos, sex toys, porn, homosexual temptation, and cybersex....[A] solid, detailed book.' * Christianity Today *
'Tackles the issues that need to be talked about, all within a solid spiritual, psychological, and therapeutic context....[A] comprehensive guide ideal for all couples, whether newly engaged, recently married, or married for decades. Pastors will want to recommend this book to parents and to anyone wanting Bible-based answers to tough questions Christians are asking about sex.' * Enrichment journal *
Dr. Louis and Melissa McBurney are authors of the Real Sex column in Marriage Partnership magazine, and experienced marriage and sex therapists. Louis is founder and medical director of Marble Retreat, a retreat center for counseling couples, where he and Melissa have helped more than 3,000 clergy couples since 1974. The McBurneys are experienced marriage and sex therapists. Louis is founder and medical director of Marble Retreat, a retreat center for counseling couples, where he and Melissa have helped more than 3,000 clergy couples since 1974.