Input:
 Write a list of books related to body-centered therapy, personal growth, and healing. Include the following books:

1. The Anatomy of Change: A Way to Move Through Life's Transitions by Richard Strozzi Heckler. (North Atlantic Books, 1984, 1993).
Example: A book that explores personal growth and change through body-centered practices, offering tools and techniques for navigating life transitions.

2. Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss, Ph.D. (Three Rivers Press, 1996).
Example: A book that delves into the connection between spirituality and physical health, discussing the seven stages of power and healing that can be accessed through the chakra system.

3. At the Speed of Life: A New Approach to Personal Change Through Body-Centered Therapy by Gay Hendricks (Bantam Books, 1993).
Example: A book that presents a body-centered approach to personal growth and transformation, helping readers identify and release the emotional and physical blocks that inhibit their well-being.

4. The Body Has Its Reasons by Therese Bertherat and Carol Bernstein (Healing Arts Press, 1989).
Example: A book that explores the relationship between the body and emotional well-being, providing readers with exercises and techniques for healing and growth.

5. The Body in Recovery: Somatic Psychotherapy and the Self by John Conger (Frog, Ltd., 1994).
Example: A book that discusses the role of the body in the recovery process, focusing on somatic psychotherapy and its potential to help individuals heal and grow.

6. Body Voices: Using the Power of Breath, Sound, and Movement to Heal and Create by Carolyn Braddock (Page Mill Press, 1995).
Example: A book that teaches readers how to harness the healing power of breath, sound, and movement, providing practical exercises and techniques for personal growth and transformation.

7. Body-Centered Psychotherapy: The Hakomi Method by Ron Kurtz (LifeRhythm, 1990).
Example: A book that introduces the Hakomi Method of body-centered psychotherapy, a mindfulness-based approach to personal growth and healing.

8. Dreambody: The Body's Role in Revealing the Self by Arnold Mindell (Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1983).
Example: A book that explores the relationship between the body and the unconscious, discussing the role of dreams, symptoms, and body processes in revealing the true self.

9. Embodying Experience: Forming a Personal Life by Stanley Keleman (Center Press, 1987).
Example: A book that delves into the process of embodying experience, offering practical exercises and techniques for individuals to develop a more authentic and grounded sense of self.

10. Emotional Anatomy by Stanley Keleman (Center Press, 1985).
Example: A book that discusses the emotional and physical connections in the body, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their emotions and how they manifest in the body.

11. Getting in Touch: A Guide to New Body-Centered Therapies by Christine Caldwell, Ph.D. (Quest Books, 1997).
Example: A book that offers an introduction to various body-centered therapies, discussing their potential benefits and applications for personal growth and healing.

12. Getting Our Bodies Back by Christine Caldwell (Shambhala, 1996).
Example: A book that explores the connection between the body and personal power, offering readers practical tools for reclaiming their physical and emotional well-being.

13. The Intuitive Body: Aikido as a Clairsentient Practice by Wendy Palmer (North Atlantic Books, 1994).
Example: A book that applies the principles of Aikido to personal growth and development, teaching readers how to cultivate intuition and embodied wisdom.

14. The Life We Are Given: A Long-Term Program for Realizing the Potential of Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul by George Leonard and Michael Murphy (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1995).
Example: A book that presents a holistic approach to personal growth, integrating the body, mind, heart, and soul in the transformation process.

15. Transforming Body Image by Marcia Germaine Hutchinson (Crossing Press, 1985).
Example: A book that explores the relationship between body image and self-esteem, offering practical exercises and techniques for healing and growth.

16. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine (North Atlantic Books, 1997).
Example: A book that discusses the role of the body in healing and recovering from trauma, offering practical tools and techniques for working with the body to release and transform traumatic experiences.

17. Your Body Never Lies by Carmen R. Berry (Page Mill Press, 1993).
Example: A book that explores the relationship between the body and emotional well-being, providing readers with practical tools for understanding and healing the connection between the body and the self.

Response:
##  Books

The Anatomy of Change: A Way to Move Through Life's Transitions by Richard Strozzi Heckler. (North Atlantic Books, 1984, 1993).

Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss, Ph.D. (Three Rivers Press, 1996).

At the Speed of Life: A New Approach to Personal Change Through Body-Centered Therapy by Gay Hendricks (Bantam Books, 1993).

The Body Has Its Reasons by Therese Bertherat and Carol Bernstein (Healing Arts Press, 1989).

The Body in Recovery: Somatic Psychotherapy and the Self by John Conger (Frog, Ltd., 1994).

Body Voices: Using the Power of Breath, Sound and Movement to Heal and Create by Carolyn Braddock (Page Mill Press, 1995).

Body-Centered Psychotherapy: The Hakomi Method by Ron Kurtz (LifeRhythm, 1990).

Dreambody: The Body's Role in Revealing the Self by Arnold Mindell (Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1983).

Embodying Experience: Forming a Personal Life by Stanley Keleman (Center Press, 1987).

Emotional Anatomy by Stanley Keleman (Center Press, 1985).

Getting in Touch: A Guide to New Body-Centered Therapies by Christine Caldwell, Ph.D. (Quest Books, 1997).

Getting Our Bodies Back by Christine Caldwell (Shambhala, 1996).

The Intuitive Body: Aikido as a Clairsentient Practice by Wendy Palmer (North Atlantic Books, 1994)

The Life We Are Given: A Long-Term Program for Realizing the Potential of Body, Mind, Heart and Soul by George Leonard and Michael Murphy (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1995).

Transforming Body Image by Marcia Germaine Hutchinson (Crossing Press, 1985).

Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine. (North Atlantic Books, 1997).

Your Body Never Lies by Carmen R. Berry (Page Mill Press, 1993).


Input:
 Write a list of somatics training institutes, including their contact information and a brief description of their focus or approach. Include the following institutes:

1. Alive and Well! Institute of Conscious Bodywork
Example: A somatics training institute offering education in bodywork, synergy, and movement.

2. The Body Esteem Workshop
Example: A workshop created by Rita Hovakimian to help women and teen girls heal their relationships with their bodies and express themselves fully in their lives.

3. Continuum
Example: A somatics institute founded by Emilie Conrad, focusing on primary movement common to all life, enhancing and augmenting fluid movement for health and healing.

4. Foundation of Human Enrichment
Example: A somatics and trauma training institute based on the work of Peter Levine.

5. The Hakomi Institute
Example: An institute offering training in the Hakomi Method of body-centered psychotherapy.

6. The Hendricks Institute
Example: A somatics institute based on the work of Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, offering body-oriented personal and relationship transformation work.

7. The Institute for Embodiment Training
Example: An institute offering meditation-based somatic workshops and training.

8. The Institute for Women's Leadership
Example: A global resource for empowering women leaders in all sectors of society, providing a comprehensive array of cutting-edge training and services to bring about change for organizations and global transformation.

9. Lomi Applied Somatics
Example: A somatic approach developed by Robert Hall and Richard Heckler, combining Polarity Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Vipasana meditation, and Aikido.

10. Rancho Strozzi Institute
Example: A center for the study of somatics and leadership founded by Richard Heckler, offering training, coaching, and long-term practices in building the embodied self of a leader.

11. Rosen Method Bodywork
Example: A somatics institute based on the work of Marion Rosen.

12. The Rubenfeld Synergy Center
Example: An institute teaching the work of Ilana Rubenfeld, integrating the body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

13. Tamalpa Institute
Example: An institute offering an integrative approach to movement, the expressive arts, and therapeutic models supporting personal, interpersonal, and social transformation.

14. Tara Mandala Retreat Center
Example: A retreat center founded by Tsultrim Allione, offering numerous courses and retreats in Tibetan Buddhist and various Native American traditions.

Response:
##  Somatics Training Institutes

Alive and Well! Institute of Conscious Bodywork

Somatic education including bodywork, synergy and movement.

100 Shaw Drive
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(888) 259-5961
www.alivewell.com

The Body Esteem Workshop

Created by Rita Hovakimian, this workshop is designed to assist women and teen girls in healing their relationships with their bodies and being fully expressed in their lives.

(415) 661-5037
fitnessandbeyond@compuserve.com

Continuum

Founded by Emilie Conrad, Continuum focuses on primary movement common to all life, enhancing and augmenting fluid movement for health and healing.

1629 18th Street #7
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-4402
continuummove@earthlink.net
www.home.earthlink.net/~contimuummove

Foundation of Human Enrichment

Somatic Experiencing training in somatics and trauma. Based on the work of Peter Levine.

P.O. Box 1872
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-9524
www.traumahealing.com

The Hakomi Institute

P.O. Box 1873
Boulder, CO 80306
(303) 443-6209

The Hendricks Institute

Based upon the work of Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. Body oriented personal and relationship transformation work.

1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 109
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
(805) 565-1870 or 800/688-0772

The Institute for Embodiment Training

Meditation based somatic workshops and training.

R.R. 2 Cobble Hill
B.C., Canada VOR 1LO
(250) 743-5971
embodtr@islandnet.com

The Institute for Women's Leadership

A global resource for empowering women leaders in all sectors of society led by Rayona Sharpnack. The Institute provides a comprehensive array of cutting-edge training and services to bring about the changes ranging from a new future for an organization to the creation and implementation of projects and initiatives for global transformation.

PO Box 58
Redwood City, CA 94064
(800) 274-8449
www.womensleadership.com
rayonasharpnack@compuserve.com

Lomi Applied Somatics

Developed by Robert Hall and Richard Heckler in the Lomi School, this somatic approach combines Polarity Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Vipasana meditation, and Aikido. Workshops and training for practitioners.

Lomi Community Clinic
600 B Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-0465

Rancho Strozzi Institute

Founded by Richard Heckler, RSI is a center for the study of somatics and leadership. They offer training, coaching, and long-term practices in building a "body" or the embodied self of a leader. RSI works with individuals, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and government agencies. This somatic discourse includes working with language as well.

4101 Middle Two Rock Road
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-6505
rsi@inreach.com

Rosen Method Bodywork

Based upon the work of Marion Rosen.
www.mcn.org/b/rosen/default.html

The Berkeley Center
Berkeley, CA
(510) 845-6606
Fax: (510) 845-8114
rosenmethod@batnet.com
Rosen Center East
Westport, CT
(203) 319-1090
Fax: (203) 319-0032

The Rubenfeld Synergy Center

Teaching the work of Ilana Rubenfeld, this gentle somatic approach integrates the body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

115 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10011
(800) 747-6897
rubenfeld@aol.com

Tamalpa Institute

An integrative approach to movement, the expressive arts, and therapeutic models supporting personal, interpersonal, and social transformation. Founded by Anna Halprin.

P.O. Box 794
Kentfield, CA 94914
(41) 457-8555
tamalpa@igc.org

Tara Mandala Retreat Center

Tsultrim Allione is the spiritual teacher and founder of Tara Mandala. Numerous courses and retreats available in Tibetan Buddhist and various Native American traditions.

P.O. Box 3040
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-6177


Input: Write a comprehensive list of books related to sexual health, sexuality, and erotica, organized into the following categories: General Interest Sex Guides, Women's Sexuality, Male Sexuality, Children and Teens, Masturbation, Eastern Approaches to Sexuality, Erotica Anthologies, and Woman-Authored Erotica. Provide a brief description or summary for each book, including the author's name, publisher, and publication year where applicable.

Response:
##  Books

GENERAL INTEREST SEX GUIDES

101 Nights of Great Sex by Laura Corn (Park Avenue Publishing, 1996). Tips on fantasy fulfillment and sexual technique in a book with "sealed pages" to enhance surprise.

All About Birth Control: The Complete Guide by Planned Parenthood (Three Rivers Press/Crown, 1998). Information on all forms of contraception, from condoms to the morning after pill.

Anal Pleasure and Health by Jack Morin, Ph.D. (Down There Press, 1998). Advice for women and men interested in exploring anal eroticism.

Ebony Erotica: A Lover's Guide to Sexual Positions by Rodger Jacobs (California Exotic Novelties, 1996). A photo-illustrated guide specifically for African-American heterosexual couples.

The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin, Ph.D. (HarperCollins, 1995). A guide to increasing and enhancing arousal.

The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities by Dossie Easton and Catherine Liszt (Greenery Press, 1998). Information and advice about responsible nonmonogamy and polyamory.

Exhibitionism for the Shy by Carol Queen (Down There Press, 1995). Advice on communicating sexual desires.

The Fine Art of Erotic Talk: How to Entice, Excite and Enchant Your Lover with Words by Bonnie Gabriel (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1996). Tips on erotic talk and sexual communication.

Good Vibrations: The Complete Guide to Vibrators by Joani Blank (Down There Press, 1989). Advice on buying and enjoying vibrators.

The Good Vibrations Guide to Adult Videos by Cathy Winks (Down There Press, 1998). Reviews of X-rated videos, along with tips on viewing.

The Great Sex Weekend by Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. and Janet Lever, Ph.D. (Putnam, 1998). Aimed at partners suffering from demanding schedules or sexual boredom.

The Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides (Goofy Foot Press, 1998). Humorous heterosexual guide with detailed advice about sexual technique and communication.

Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking by Dr. Patricia Love and Jo Robinson (Plume/Penguin, 1994). Advice and information for monogamous couples.

Hot, Sexy and Safer by Suzi Landolphi (Perigree Books/Berkley, 1994). Safer sex guide, geared toward people in their twenties.

Intimate Resources for Persons with Disabilities by Susan D. Wheeler and Linda Crabtree (Sureen Publishing, 1998). Lists sexuality resources in North America.

The New Good Vibrations Guide to Sex by Cathy Winks and Anne Semans (Cleis Press, 1997). A comprehensive manual covering all aspects of female and male sexuality; extensive resource section.

Seven Weeks to Better Sex by Domeena Renshaw, M.D. (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1995). A practical and clinical approach to common sexual problems from the American Medical Association.

Sex Over 40 by Saul Rosenthal (Tarcher, 1989). Advice for heterosexual couples.

Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman (HarperCollins, 1997). Emphasis on sexual technique.

Sexual Pleasure: Reaching New Heights of Sexual Arousal and Intimacy by Barbara Keesling, Ph.D. (Hunter House, 1993). Focuses on creating sexual intimacy.

Turn Ons: Pleasing Yourself While You Please Your Lover by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Plume/Penguin, 1998). A guide to enhancing sexual communication and creativity.

The Ultimate Guide to Strap-on Sex: A Resource for Men and Women by Karlyn Lotney (Cleis Press, 1999). Guide to using dildos and harnesses in sex.

WOMEN'S SEXUALITY

Are We Having Fun Yet? The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Sex by Marcia Douglass, Ph.D. and Lisa Douglass, Ph.D. (Hyperion, 1997). A feminist approach to sexual enhancement for women.

Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women by Julia R. Heiman, Ph.D. and Joseph Lopiccolo, Ph.D. (Fireside/Simon and Schuster, 1988). Advice and a structured process of exploration for women who have never had an orgasm.

The Black Women's Health Book edited by Evelyn C. White (Seal Press, 1994). African-American women write about health issues, including menopause, teenage sexuality and HIV.

Cunt Coloring Book by Tee Corinne (Last Gasp, 1989). Forty-two drawings of women's genitals in a coloring book format.

The Erotic Lives of Women edited by Linda Troeller (Scallo, 1998). Interviews and photos of thirty diverse women, focusing on personal arousal and pleasure.

Femalia edited by Joani Blank (Down There Press, 1993). Thirty-two full-color photographs of women's genitals.

Forbidden Flowers by Nancy Friday (Simon and Schuster, 1975). A collection of women's sexual fantasies.

For Each Other by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Signet/Penguin, 1984). For women who want to improve sexual intimacy with their partners.

For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Signet/Penguin, 1975). A guide for women seeking to enhance their sexual experience; aimed at women who have never had an orgasm.

The G Spot: And Other Discoveries About Human Sexuality by Alice Kahn Ladas, Beverly Whipple and John D. Perry (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1982). Covers the anatomical and sexual specifics of the G-spot.

The Good Vibrations Guide to the G-Spot by Cathy Winks (Down There Press, 1998). Tips on G-spot stimulation and female ejaculation.

In the Garden of Desire: Women's Sexual Fantasies as a Gateway to Passion and Pleasure by Wendy Maltz and Suzie Boss (Broadway/Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1997). Fantasies as a source of sexual power and enhanced self-image; includes information on changing unwanted fantasies.

Lesbian Passion: Loving Ourselves and Each Other by Joann Loulan (Spinster's Ink, 1987). A guide to increasing self-esteem and intimacy; includes a section for abuse survivors.

The Lesbian Sex Book by Wendy Caster (Alyson, 1993). Covers all aspects of lesbian sexuality in an A to Z format.

My Secret Garden by Nancy Friday (Simon and Schuster, 1998). A collection of women's sexual fantasies.

The New Ourselves, Growing Older: Women Aging with Knowledge and Power by Paula B. Doress-Worters and Diana Laskin Siegal (Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, 1994). A health guide for women over forty, with information on sex and menopause.

A New View of a Woman's Body by The Federation of Feminist Women's Health Centers (Feminist Health Press, 1995). A comprehensive guide to sexual health with illustrated anatomical information.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: For the New Century by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective (Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, 1998). The classic guide to women's health; updated and revised.

The Sexuality of Latinas edited by Norma Alarcon, Ana Castillo and Cherrie Moraga (Third Woman Press, 1993). Essays and prose in English and Spanish.

Susie Sexpert's Lesbian Sex World by Susie Bright (Cleis Press, 1990, 1998). Classic and new essays on lesbian sex.

The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women by Tristan Taormino (Cleis Press, 1997). Advice for women interested in exploring anal eroticism.

The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us by Felice Newman (Cleis Press, 1999). Information and support for all women who love women—lesbian and bisexual, partnered and single, young and old, transgendered and traditionally gendered, sexually experienced and new to sexual exploration.

A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Fear and Pain by Aurelie Jones Goodwin, Ed.D. and Marc E. Agronin, M.D. (New Harbinger Publications, 1997). A workbook offering guidance in overcoming roadblocks to sexual pleasure.

The Woman's Guide to Sex on the Web by Anne Semans and Cathy Winks (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999). A thorough guide to woman-friendly sex information, products, services and chat on the Web.

Women on Top by Nancy Friday (Simon and Schuster, 1991). A collection of women's sexual fantasies.

Women Who Love Sex by Gina Ogden, Ph.D. (Pocket Books/Simon and Schuster, 1995). An intelligent, feminist approach to sexual enhancement for women.

MALE SEXUALITY

Men in Love by Nancy Friday (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1981). A collection of men's sexual fantasies.

Men Loving Men: A Gay Sex Guide and Consciousness Book by Mitch Walker (Gay Sunshine Press, 1997). A guide covering all aspects of gay male sexuality.

The Multi-Orgasmic Man: How Any Man Can Experience Multiple Orgasms and Dramatically Enhance His Sexual Relationship by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams Arava (HarperSanFrancisco, 1996). Incorporates Eastern and Western sexual techniques.

The New Male Sexuality: The Truth About Men, Sex and Pleasure by Bernie Zilbergeld, Ph.D. (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1992). Advice on overcoming male sexual concerns and enhancing communication.

Sexual Solutions: A Guide for Men and the Women Who Love Them by Michael Castleman (Simon and Schuster, 1989). A thorough sex manual which includes a chapter for men whose partners have been raped.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

All About Sex: A Family Resource on Sex and Sexuality by Planned Parenthood (Three Rivers Press/Crown, 1997). A reference on sex and sexual health.

Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships by Ruth Bell (Vintage, 1988). A thorough, inclusive guide.

The First Time: What Parents and Teenage Girls Should Know About Losing Your Virginity by Karen Bouris (Conari Press, 1995). First-hand accounts from a number of women, with both positive and negative perceptions.

How Sex Works by Elizabeth Fenwick and Richard Walker (Dorling Kindersley, 1996). Advice and information for teens.

It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health by Robie H. Harris (Candlewick Press, 1996). Information on sexual health and self-esteem for kids ages seven to fourteen.

Just Say Yes/Di Que Si by The Coalition for Positive Sexuality (The Coalition for Positive Sexuality, 1998). Explicit advice on AIDS, STDs, pregnancy, homosexuality and self-esteem for teens. In English or Spanish.

A Kid's First Book About Sex by Joani Blank (Down There Press, 1983). Information for kids age seven and up.

La Menstruacion by Joann Gardner-Loulan, Bonnie Lopez and Marcia Quackenbush (Parramon, 1991). Spanish language version of Period; a guide to menstruation for adolescent girls.

Period by Joann Gardner-Loulan, Bonnie Lopez and Marcia Quackenbush (Volcano Press, 1991). Guide to menstruation for adolescent girls.

The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask But Need to Know by Karen and Jennifer Gravelle (Walker and Company, 1996). A guide for girls about the physical, emotional, and social changes that accompany puberty.

Talking With Your Child About Sex: Questions and Answers for Children from Birth to Puberty by Dr. Mary Calderone and Dr. James Ramey (Ballantine Books, 1994). Examples of children's sex questions with suggested answers.

What's Happening to My Body? A Book for Boys by Lynda Madaras (Newmarket Press, 1988). For adolescents and their parents.

What's Happening to My Body? A Book for Girls by Lynda Madaras (Newmarket Press, 1988). For adolescents and their parents.

MASTURBATION

First Person Sexual edited by Joani Blank (Down There Press, 1996). An anthology of first-hand masturbation accounts from women and men.

I Am My Lover: Women Pleasure Themselves edited by Joani Blank (Down There Press, 1997). Photos and essays about female masturbation.

The Joy of Solo Sex by Dr. Harold Litten (Factor Press, 1993). Teaches masturbation techniques and sex-positivity for men.

Sex For One by Betty Dodson (Three Rivers Press/Crown, 1996). Teaches masturbation techniques and sex-positivity for women.

Solitary Pleasures: The Historical, Literary and Artistic Discourses of Autoeroticism by Paula Bennett and Vernon Rosario (Routledge, 1995). The history of masturbation.

EASTERN APPROACHES TO SEXUALITY

Acupressure for Lovers: Secrets of Touch for Increasing Intimacy by Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D. (Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1997). Combines Eastern and Western techniques.

The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers by Margo Anand (Tarcher, 1991). Combines contemporary techniques with ancient Tantric and Taoist practices.

The Illustrated Kama Sutra translated by Sir Richard Burton (Park Street Press/Inner Traditions, 1991). Excerpts from the classic Indian love texts, with illustrations.

Passion Play: Ancient Secrets for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness Through Sensational Sex by Felice Dunas, Ph.D. with Philip Goldberg (Riverhead Books/Penguin, 1997). Holistic guidance on sexual healing, seduction and harnessing Chi energy.

Sacred Sex by Jwala (Mandala, 1993). An illustrated guide to Tantric sex.

Tantra: A Guide to Conscious Loving by Charles and Caroline Muir (Mercury House, 1989). Teaches heterosexual couples to increase intimacy using sexual energy.

Tantric Massage: An Illustrated Manual for Meditative Sexuality by Kenneth Ray Stubbs (Secret Garden Press, 1993). Erotic massage techniques.

EROTICA ANTHOLOGIES

Best American Erotica 1997 edited by Susie Bright (Simon and Schuster, 1997). Annual Series. Selected stories from female and male authors.

Best Gay Erotica edited by Richard Labonté (Cleis Press, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000). Annual Series. Selected gay stories.

Best Lesbian Erotica edited by Tristan Taormino (Cleis Press, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000). Annual Series. Selected lesbian stories.

The Book of Eros: Arts and Letters from Yellow Silk edited by Lily Pond and Richard Russo (Crown/Random House, 1995). Selected writings from an erotic literary journal specializing in "all persuasions, no brutality."

Dark Eros: Black Erotic Writings edited by Reginald Martin, Ph.D. (St. Martin's Press, 1997). Writings by African, African-American, Latin-American, and Carribean-American authors; a sequel to Erotique Noire.

The Ecstatic Moment: The Best of Libido edited by Marianna Beck and Jack Hafferkamp (Delta/Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1997). Writings from the erotic literary magazine.

The Erotic Edge: 22 Erotic Stories for Couples edited by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Plume/Penguin, 1994). Stories written specifically for monogamous heterosexual couples.

Erotique Noire: Black Erotica edited by Miriam Decosta-Willis, Reginald Martin and Roseann P. Bell (Anchor/Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1992). Writings by African, African-American, Latin-American, and Carribean-American authors.

Friction edited by Gerry Kroll (Alyson Publications, 1998). An anthology of gay male writing.

The Gates of Paradise edited by Alberto Manguel (Macfarlane Walter and Ross, 1993). Literary selections by well-known authors.

Happily Ever After: Erotic Fairy Tales for Men edited by Michael Ford (Masquerade, 1996). Reworkings of classic fairy tales featuring gay male eroticism.

The Literary Companion to Sex edited by Fiona Pitt-Kethley (Random House, 1992). Erotic writings from the Bible to modern masters.

The Mammoth Book of Erotica edited by Maxim Jakubowski (Carroll and Graf, 1994). Selected writings with a hard edge, by famous authors.

Nerve: Literate Smut edited by Genevieve Field and Rufus Griscom (Broadway Books, 1998). Fiction, essays and photos from the online erotica magazine.

The New Olympia Reader edited by Maurice Girodias (Blue Moon Books, 1993). Literary selections by well-known authors.

On a Bed of Rice: An Asian American Erotic Feast edited by Geraldine Kudaka (Anchor, 1995). Writings by Asian-American authors.

Once Upon a Time: Erotic Fairy Tales for Women edited by Michael Ford (Masquerade, 1996). Reworkings of classic fairy tales featuring lesbian eroticism.The Pearl: Erotica from the Underground Magazine of Victorian England edited by Anonymous (Grove Press, 1968). An anthology of classic, anonymous writing.

The Pearl: Erotica from the Underground Magazine of Victorian England edited by Anonymous (Grove Press, 1968). An anthology of classic anonymous writing.

Seven Hundred Kisses: A Yellow Silk Book of Erotic Writing edited by Lily Pond (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). Selected writings from an erotic literary journal specializing in "all persuasions, no brutality."

Sex Spoken Here: Good Vibrations Erotic Reading Circle Selections edited by Carol Queen and Jack Davis (Down There Press, 1998). Submissions from an erotica writing group.

Sex Toy Tales edited by Cathy Winks and Anne Semans (Down There Press, 1998). Stories focus on the pleasures of sex toys.

Switch Hitters: Lesbians Write Gay Male Erotica and Gay Men Write Lesbian Erotica edited by Carol Queen and Lawrence Schimel (Cleis Press, 1996). Selected homoerotic stories.

Under the Pomegranate Tree: The Best New Latino Erotica edited by Ray Gonzalez (Washington Square Press/Simon and Schuster, 1996). Writings by Latino authors.

WOMAN-AUTHORED EROTICA

Black Feathers: Erotic Dreams by Cecelia Tan (HarperPerennial, 1998). A collection of futuristic short stories.

Behind Closed Doors by Alina Reyes (Grove Press, 1994). A novel featuring taboo-breaking sex from both a male and a female perspective.

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice writing as A.N. Roquelaure (N.A.L./Penguin, 1990). An erotic revision of the traditional fairy tale, with emphasis on dominance and submission.

Deep Down: The New Sensual Writing by Women edited by Laura Chester (Faber and Faber, 1988). Literary selections.

Delta of Venus by Anais Nin (Pocket Books/Simon and Schuster, 1969). Classic short story collection.

Doc and Fluff by Pat Califia (Alyson Publications, 1996). A dystopian novel about S/M lesbians.

Eat Me by Linda Jaivin (Broadway Books, 1998). A humorous novel about the sexual exploits of four women friends.

Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arson (Grove Press, 1971). A novel about a woman's sexual awakening.

Erotic Interludes: Tales Told by Women edited by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (Plume/Penguin, 1995). An anthology.

Herotica edited by Susie Bright (Down There Press, 1988). The first in a series featuring women-authored erotica.

The Leather Daddy and the Femme by Carol Queen (Cleis Press, 1998). A novel about a bisexual woman exploring genderbending and power play.

Macho Sluts by Pat Califia (Alyson Publications, 1988). Short stories with an emphasis on taboo sex and S/M.

Meeting the Master: Stories About Mastery, Slavery and the Darker Side of Desire by Elissa Wald (Grove Press, 1995). A collection focusing on the psychological and physical experience of power play.

Modern Love edited by Kerri Sharp (Black Lace Books, 1997). An anthology from a publisher specializing in erotica with an emphasis on romance.

Pillow Talk: Lesbian Stories Between the Covers edited by Lesléa Newman (Alyson Publications, 1998). An anthology.

Pleasure in the Word: Erotic Writing by Latin American Women edited by Margarite Fernandez (White Pine, 1993). An anthology.

Pleasures: Women Write Erotica edited by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. (HarperCollins, 1984). An anthology.

Quiver: A Book of Erotic Tales by Tobsha Learner (Plume/Penguin, 1998). Twelve erotic stories.

Speaking in Whispers by Kathleen E. Morris (Third Side Press, 1996). African-American lesbian erotica.

The Story of O by Pauline Reage (Ballantine Books, 1965). The classic tale of one woman's willing submission to her lover.

The Time of Our Lives: Women Write on Sex After 40 edited by Dena Taylor and Amber Sumrall (Crossing Press, 1993). An anthology.

Touching Fire: Erotic Writing by Women edited by Louise Thornton, Jan Sturtevant and Amber Coverdale Sumrall (Carroll and Graf, 1989). An anthology.

Virgin Territory edited by Shar Rednour (Masquerade Books, 1996). Tales about first lesbian experiences.

POLITICS AND PRO-SEX FEMINISM

Annie Sprinkle: Post Porn Modernist: My Twenty-Five Years as a Multimedia Whore by Annie Sprinkle (Cleis Press, 1998). Autobiography, cultural history, spiritual journey and political memoir by a sex worker and cult star.

Caught Looking: Feminism, Pornography and Censorship by the FACT Book Committee (Long River Books, 1988). Essays and photography exploring sexual expression and censorship.

Global Sex Workers: Rights, Resistance and Redefinition edited by Kamala Kempadoo and Jo Doezema (Routledge,1998). Essays and studies about prostitution around the world, offering new perspectives on sex work's possibilities for empowerment and exploitation.

My Gender Workbook by Kate Bornstein (Routledge, 1998). A guidebook encouraging an exploration of personal and cultural assumptions about gender.

Real Live Nude Girl: Chronicles of Sex-Positive Culture by Carol Queen (Cleis Press, 1997). Essays by author, sexologist, and self-proclaimed exhibitionist Carol Queen.

Sex Changes: The Politics of Transgenderism by Pat Califia (Cleis Press, 1997). An analysis of the contemporary history of transsexuality.

Sex Work: Writings by Women in the Sex Industry edited by Frederique Delacoste (Cleis Press, 1987). Writings by a diverse group of sex workers.

The Sexual State of the Union by Susie Bright (Simon and Schuster, 1997). Essays about politics and culture.

Susie Bright's Sexual Reality: A Virtual Sex World Reader by Susie Bright (Cleis Press, 1992). Essays about politics and culture.

Susie Bright's Sexwise by Susie Bright (Cleis Press, 1995). Essays,interviews and reviews.

Talk Dirty to Me by Sallie Tisdale (Anchor Books, 1995). Essays on erotic passion and pornography.

Too Darn Hot: Writing About Sex Since Kinsey edited by Judy Bloomfield, Mary McGrail and Lauren Sanders (Persea Books, 1998). Fiction, poetry, memoirs and essays about sexual politics and culture.

STUDIES ON SEXUALITY

Bisexuality: A Reader and Sourcebook edited by Thomas Geller (Times Change, 1990). Essays and research about bisexuality.

Erotic Fantasies: A Study of the Sexual Imagination edited by Drs. Phyllis and Eberhard Kronhausen (Grove Press, 1987). A survey from early folklore to Victorian tales to modern fantasies.

The Erotic Impulse edited by David Steinberg (Tarcher/Putnam, 1992). Novelists, therapists and theorists expound on sexuality and eroticism.

Erotic Power: An Exploration of Dominance and Submission by Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D. (Citadel/Carol Publishing, 1997). A study of female dominance and male submission.

Good Sex: Real Stories from Real People by Julia Hutton (Cleis Press, 1995). Diverse individual sex histories.

The Kinsey Institute New Report on Sex by June M. Reinisch, Ph.D. (St. Martin's Press, 1990). Informational encyclopedia covers everything from anatomy to partner sex to fetishes.

Sex and the Bible by Gerald Larue (Prometheus Books, 1983). A critical analysis of the Bible's teachings about various sexual practices.

Sex in America: A Definitive Survey by Robert T. Michael, John H. Gagnon, Edward O. Laumann and Gina Kolata. A comprehensive survey of sexual behavior and practices in 1990s United States. Based on surveys of 3,400 people.

Sex in History by Reay Tannahill (Scarborough House, 1992). An exploration of sexual customs and attitudes throughout history.

Vice Versa: Bisexuality and the Eroticism of Everyday Life by Marjorie Garber (Simon and Schuster, 1996). The culture and history of bisexuality.

S/M AND POWER PLAY

Bitch Goddess: The Spiritual Path of the Dominant Woman edited by Pat Califia and Drew Campbell (Greenery Press, 1997). Essays, poetry and fiction examining the link between spirituality and power play.

The Bottoming Book by Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Liszt (Greenery Press, 1994). Information about sexual submission.

Coming to Power: Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M by Samois (Alyson Publications, 1987). Essays and erotica address the politics of S/M in the lesbian community and its therapeutic possibilities.

Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission by Gloria G. Brame, William D. Brame and Jon Jacobs (Villard/Random Books, 1995). Interviews with over 100 S/M practitioners.

Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/M Lovemaking by Race Bannon (Daedalus Publishing Co., 1992). An introduction to power play philosophy and safety techniques.

The Lesbian S/M Safety Manual edited by Pat Califia (Alyson Publications, 1988). A comprehensive guide to safe power play.

The Second Coming: A Leatherdyke Reader edited by Pat Califia and Robin Sweeney (Alyson Publications, 1996). Sequel to Coming to Power.

Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns by Philip Miller and Molly Devon (Mystic Rose Books, 1995). A humorous introductory guide from a male dominant/female submissive perspective; illustrated with photographs.

Sensuous Magic: A Guide for Adventurous Couples by Pat Califia (Richard Kasak/Masquerade, 1996). An introduction to the finer points of power play, accompanied by erotic fantasies.

SM 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman (Greenery Press, 1993). Instruction and resource listings.

The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners by Lady Green (Greenery Press, 1992). Covers the specifics of sexual domination.

Some Women edited by Laura Antoniou (Masquerade/Rhinoceros, 1995). Over 40 essays written by women involved in consensual dominance and submission.

The Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Liszt (Greenery Press, 1996). Information about sexual domination.


Input: Write a list of magazines and newsletters related to various aspects of female sexuality, including lesbian, multicultural, and general female-focused publications. Provide contact information such as the mailing address, email, website, and phone number for each publication.

Response:
##  Magazines and Newsletters

Diva

The UK's only lesbian publication.

116-134, Bayham Street
London, England NW1 0BA
diva@gaytimes.co.ukwww.gaytimes.co.uk/

Fabula Magazine

For the Female Mind

55 Norfolk Street #202
San Francisco CA 94103
(415) 255-8926
fabula@vdn.com
www.fabulamag.com

Hues

Hear Us Emerging Sisters, the multicultural magazine for young women.

P.O. Box 3620
Duluth, MN 55803-3620
(800) HUES-4U2.
hues@hues.net
www.hues.net

On Our Backs
The Best of Lesbian Sex
HAF Enterprises

3415 César Chavez, Suite 101
San Francisco CA 94110
(415) 648-9464
Fax (415) 648-4705
staff@gfriends.con
www.gfriends.com/onourbacks


Input: Write a list of videos related to female sexuality, categorizing them into sections such as pornography and sex education. Provide the name of the production company or individual, the title, and the year of release for each video. Include a variety of perspectives and topics, such as lesbian-made videos, educational videos, and videos focusing on specific sexual practices or experiences.

Response:
##  Video

Here's a brief selection of videos written, directed, and/or produced by women. Most are available through the mail-order outlets listed on pages 283-284.

PORN

Candida Royalle's Femme Productions

My Surrender (1996)
The Gift (1997)
Eyes of Desire (1998)
One Size Fits All(1998)
The Bridal Shower(1998)

Misc.

San Francisco Lesbians, Volumes 1-8

SEX EDUCATION

Betty Dodson

Selfloving (1991)
Celebrating Orgasm (1996)

Fatale Videos

Suburban Dykes (1990)
How to Female Ejaculate (1992)
Bend Over Boyfriend (1998).

Frameline

She's Safe (1993). Compilation of lesbian-made clips.

Maya Gallus

Erotica: A Journey into Female Sexuality (1997).

Nina Hartley

Nina Hartley's Guide to Cunnilingus (1994)
Nina Hartley's Guide to Fellatio (1994)
Nina Hartley's Guide to Anal Sex (1996)

Dorrie Lane

Masturbation Memoirs (1998).

Misc.

Tantric Journey to Female Orgasm (1998)
Sex: A Lifelong Pleasure (Series)
Sex: Enjoying Sex
Sex: Erection
Sex: The Female Orgasm
Sex: The Male Orgasm
Sex: Love and Aging

Annie Sprinkle

The Sluts and Goddesses Video Workshop (1992)


Input: Compile a list of web sites related to various aspects of sexuality, including alternative sexualities, sexual health, and resources for specific communities. Provide the URL and a brief description for each web site. The descriptions should highlight the purpose of the site, the target audience, and any unique features or resources it offers.

Response:
##  Web Sites

Alternate Sources

www.alternate.com

The only global CD-ROM, directory, and web site search engine for all the alternate sexuality communities. They also publish a directory.

Alt Sex

www.altsex.org

Information on BDSM, homosexuality, bisexuality, polyamory, sexual health, and transgender issues

American Board of Sexology

www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/ASB/newhome.html

Bianca's Smut Shack

shack.bianca.com/shack/

A sex-specific community site with forums, chat rooms and resources.

Coalition for Positive Sexuality

www.positive.org/

A fantastic resource for teens with any questions about sex. Includes plenty of information on safer sex and contraception (in English and Spanish), along with a popular discussion board.

Dykesworld

www.dykesworld.de/Getting_hot.html

Gateway resource for information on lesbian and bisexual women's sexuality, with links to general resources as well.

Heartless's Holey Haven

www.grownmencry.com/hhh/HHH.html

This "haven for holes and things that go in holes" takes an irreverent, frank approach to women's sexuality, with explicit photos, tips, essays and a QandA related to sexual technique, etiquette and relationship concerns. Don't miss the "stupid penis tricks."

Kink Aware Professionals

Author Race Bannon's helpful resource for people who are seeking psychotherapeutic, medical, and other professional services from nonjudgmental caregivers. Especially useful for folks who practice S/M and other "alternative" forms of sexuality. www.bannon.com/~race/kap/

Nerve Magazine

www.nervemag.com/

Features "literate smut" essays, interviews and fiction.

Queernet.org

QueerNet provides dozens of email discussion lists for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and S/M communities. The Web site gives detailed information on how to subscribe to the lists, which include many supportive lists for women exploring all facets of sexuality and gender. www.queernet.org/

Safer Sex Page

www.safersex.org

The best safer sex site around, this one is filled with information appropriate to visitors of all ages; you can tour a condom factory, watch as cartoon characters demonstrate how to put on a condom, or print out a cheatsheet of safer sex guidelines designed to prop up on your night stand.

Sexual Health Network

www.sexualhealth.com

A terrific resource addressing the sexual concerns of those with different disabilities, injuries and illnesses.

Society for Human Sexuality

www.sexuality.org

A comprehensive online library of sexuality resources.

Web by Women for Women

www.io.com/~wwwomen/sexuality/index.html

A group of sex-positive, anti-censorship feminists created this site in order to give voice to women's stories about sex, contraception, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual identity.


Input: Compile a list of resources related to safer sex, including organizations, hotlines, and web sites. Provide the contact information, such as the address, phone number, and URL, for each resource. The descriptions should highlight the purpose of the resource, the target audience, and any unique features or services it offers.

Response:
##  Safer Sex Resources

American Social Health Association

P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 361-8400

Boston Women's Health Book Collective

www.ourbodiesourselves.org/

Centers for Disease Control National AIDS Clearinghouse

P.O. Box 6003
Rockville, MD 20849-6003
(800) 342-AIDS
www.cdcnac.com

Lesbian's Safer Sex Guide

www.safersex.org/women/lesbianss.html

National STD Hotline
(800) 227-8922

National AIDS Hotline
(800) 342-2437

Planned Parenthood

(800) 230-PLAN
www.ppfa.org

Safer Sex Page

www.safersex.org/

STD Homepage

www.grin.net/~sycamore/std/index.html

Women's Safer Sex Guide

www.safersex.org/women.safersex


Input: Create a list of resources related to sex education, including organizations, support groups, and hotlines. Provide detailed descriptions for each resource, including its name, purpose, contact information such as address, phone number, and email or website, and any unique features or services it offers. The target audience should also be indicated, such as women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or the general public.

Response:
##  Sex Education Resources, Organizations, and Hotlines

The Exiles

A social and educational organization in San Francisco for women with a positive personal interest in S/M between women.

P.O. Box 31266
San Francisco, CA 94131-0266
(415) 487-5170
exiles@theexiles.org
www.theexiles.org

Human Awareness Institute

An organization that produces workshops on love, intimacy, and sexuality.

1730 S. Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 225
San Mateo, CA 94402-2712
(415) 571-5524, (800) 800-4117
www.hai.org
office@hai.org

Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS)

School with a postgraduate degree program in human sexuality studies. IASHS also produces educational pamphlets, books, and videos and safer sex supply kits.

1523 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

The Kinsey Institute

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/

Lesbian Sex Mafia

Founded in 1981, Lesbian Sex Mafia is a support and information group for lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual and transsexual women interested in S/M.

lsmnyc@hotmail.com
members.aol.com/lpnnyc/lsm.html

Los Angeles Sex Education Resources
(213) 486-4421

The Body Electric School
6527A Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609-1113
(510) 653-1594
www.bodyelec@aolcom

San Francisco Sex Information

P.O. Box 881254
San Francisco, CA 94188-1254
(415) 989-7374
www.sfsi.org

The Sex Institute

513 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
(212) 674-7111

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS)

A national, nonprofit advocacy organization that develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the rights of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.

130 W. 42nd Street, Suite 350
New York, NY 10036-7802
(212) 819-9770
www.siecus.org
siecus@siecus.org

The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)

An international organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about sexuality.

P.O. Box 208
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8407
www.ssc.wisc.edu/ssss/

San Francisco Sex Information

www.sfsi.org
(415) 989-SFSI
Free information and referral switchboard
providing anonymous, accurate, non-
judgmental information about sex.

SkyDancing Tantra International, Inc.

524 San Anselmo Avenue, Suite 133
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-7310
www.skydancingtantra.com
Founded by Margot Anand, Sky Dancing
Tantra offers workshops in sexuality and
spirituality for singles and couples
internationally.


Input: Create a list of sex toy stores and mail order resources. Provide detailed descriptions for each resource, including its name, type of products offered (such as toys, books, videos, or lingerie), and any unique features or services it offers. Also include the contact information such as address, phone number, and email or website for each resource. Organize the list by location, including both retail stores and online or mail order options.

Response:
##  Sex Toy Stores and Mail Order Resources

Adam and Eve

Mail-order catalog of toys, videos, and lingerie.

P.O. Box 200
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 644-1212
(800) 274-0333
www.aeonline.com

A Woman's Touch

A feminist retail store of toys, books, and safer sex supplies.

600 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-1928
wmstouch@midplains.com

Blowfish

Mail-order catalog of toys, books, and videos.

2261 Market Street #284
San Francisco, CA 94114-1600
(415) 285-6064
(800) 325-2569
www.blowfish.com
info@blowfish.com

Come Again Erotic Emporium

Store and mail-order catalog of toys, books, and lingerie.

353 E. 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 308-9394

Come As You Are

Co-operatively owned store and mail-order catalog of toys and books. Web site features resources on sex and disability.

701 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6J 1E6
(416) 504-7934

Condomania
Retail stores and mail-order catalog of

condoms and safer sex supplies.

www.condomania.com
7306 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 933-7865
351 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
(212) 691-9442

Eve's Garden

Woman-oriented store and catalog of toys, books, and videos.

119 W. 57th Street #420
New York, NY 10019-2383
(212) 757-8651
(800) 848-3837
www.evesgarden.com
evesgarden@focusint.com

Forbidden Fruit

Retail store of condoms, lubes, toys, and fetish wear.

512 Neches
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 487-8358

Good Vibrations

Retail stores and mail-order catalog of books, toys, and videos.

Store:
1210 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 974-8980

Store:
2504 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 841-8987

Mail-order:
938 Howard Street #101
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 974-8990
(800) 289-8423
www.goodvibes.com
goodvibe@well.com

Grand Opening!

Retail store and mail order catalog of books, toys, and videos.

318 Harvard Street #32, Arcade Building
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA 02146
(617) 731-2626
www.grandopening.com
grando@tiac.net

It's My Pleasure

Feminist retail store of toys, books, and videos.

4258 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 236-0505

Passionflower

Retail store.
4 Yosemite Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 601-7750

Stormy Leather

Retail store of toys and clothing, specializing in leather and fetish wear.

1158 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-1672
www.stormyleather.com
info@www.stormyleather.com

Toys in Babeland

Retail store and catalog of toys, books, and videos.

711 E. Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2914
(800) 658-9119
Babeland@aol.com,
letters@babeland.com
www.babeland.com

94 Rivington Street
New York City, NY 10002
( 212) 375-1701
biglove@babeland.com

Womyn's Ware

Retail store and catalog of toys, books, and fetish gear.

Vancouver, Canada
www.womynsware.com

Xandria Collection
Mail-order catalogs of toys, books, and videos.

165 Valley Drive
Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 468-3812
(800) 242-282


Input: Write a glossary or index for a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and a brief explanation or context for its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

A

"acting out" abuse;

on other children,

on pets

in S/M

acupuncture

addictions

adrenaline

age play

alcohol use

Alcoholics Anonymous

Allies in Healing

Allione, Tsultrim

anal beads,

anal plug, see butt plug

anal sex

analingus, see rimming

Anand, Margot

anatomy;

female;

male

androgyny,

anger

during sex;

expressed safely

antibacterial soap

antidepressants

anti-Semitism

anus

arousal;

during abuse;

see also orgasm

Art of Sexual Ecstasy, The


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter B of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and a brief explanation or context for its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

B

balls

Bass, Ellen

being present

Best American Erotica

Best Lesbian Erotica

bisexual

bladder,

Blank, Joani,

blindfolds

blood

blow job, see fellatio

blue balls,

Body Electric School

Body Hug exercise

body image

body memories

bondage,

see also S/M

bottom

Bottoming Book, The

boundaries ;

with sex educators;

with therapists

breasts

breathing Bright, Susie butt plug


Input:
 Write a glossary or index for chapter C of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and a brief explanation or context for its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Note: There is a repetition of the term 'chlamydia' with different spellings. Please ensure that the correct spelling is used in your response.

Response:
##

C

cancer

caning

Cartesian philosophy

celibacy

centering

ceremony

cervical cancer

cervix

chakra

checking out, see dissociation

childhood sexual abuse

childbirth

child development

Chinese texts

chlamydia

choice; see also consent

chod

Christianity

clamydia

class

cleanliness

clitoris

clittickler

clothespins

compassion

come cup

"come hither" motion

communication

condoms;

female;

lambskin

Conrad, Emilie

consent;

communicating;

contradictory feelings;

embodied;

informed;

and S/M

Continuum

coronal ridge

corpus cavernosa

corpus spongiosum

Courage to Heal, The

Crisco

crura

crying

cunnilingus;

and triggers

cyber sex


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter D of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and a brief explanation or context for its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

D

Davis, Laura

dental dams

depression

desire;

complexity of;

contradictions in;

diversity of;

embodied;

exploring one's own;

and fantasy;

healthy;

troublesome

dildos;

and condoms;

and fellatio;

silicone

disclosing the abuse

dissociation,

healing;

physiology of;

as response to trauma;

returning;

as survival mechanism;

tracking

Diva

Dodson, Betty

domestic violence

douche

drug use


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter E of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and a brief explanation or context for its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

E

Eastern philosophy

edge play

ejaculation;

female

Elders, Joycelan

embodied healing

embodiment practices

emotional flexibility

emotional logic

emotions;

as bodily sensations;

centering;

completing;

contradictory;

stages of;

healing;

"held"

sourcing;

witnesses to

endorphins

enema

erection

Erotic Noire

erotica

Erotica: A Journey into Women's Sexuality

excitement

exhibitionism


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter F of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

F

fantasies;

gender;

punishment;

rape;

related to abuse

fear;

during sex

feces

Feeding the Triggers exercise

fellatio;

and abuse;

and triggers

feminism

fibroid tumors

finger fucking

fisting

flashbacks

flirting

flogger

food addiction

foreskin

French kissing


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter G of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

G

gay

Genital Healing exercise

genital warts

giving head, see oral sex

gloves

Good Vibrations

Grafenberg, Ernst

grief ;

during sex

G-spot

G-spotter

guilt

gynecological issues and care


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter H of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

H

Hakomi

harness;

thigh

Hartley, Nina

healing, defined

Herman, Judith Lewis

Herotica

herpes

heterosexuality

Hitachi Magic Wand

Hitler, Adolph

HIV

Holocaust survivors,

homosexuality

HPV

Hues

hydrogen peroxide

hysterical paroxysm


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter I of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

I

images of abuse

immune-deficiency disorders

immune system;

emotional,

inner child

integration, defined

International Conference on Somatics

intestine

intimacy ;

building;

as different from sensitivity;

with self


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter K of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

K

Kama Sutra

kegel exercise

King, Serge Kahali

Kinsey Institute New Report on Sex

kissing

Kramer, Joseph


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter L of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

L

labia

labia majora

labia minora

latex;

allergies

leather

lesbians

libido

lingum

Lomi School

longing

loss, see grief

love potions

lubricants ;

oil based;

water based


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter M of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

M

Madonna

making noise

male survivors,

Manning, Michael

Marquis d'clips

martial arts

marriage

Masters and Johnson

masturbation;

compulsive;

as healing tool;

mutual;

sacred;

and triggers

meditation

memories

menstrual, blood;

cycle;

irregularities

Miller, Alice

minimizing

Miraculous Mooshy Massage

mistakes

monogamy

motivations for healing

movement


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter N of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

N

Native American

negotiation;

and choosing partners;

and consent;

and S/M

New Good Vibrations Guide to Sex, The

Newman, Felice,

New View of a Woman's Body, A

nipple clamps

nipples, see breasts

nitrile

nonmonogamy

nutrition


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter O of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

Response:
##

O

Oberlin College,

online support

On Our backs

oral sex,

see also cunnilingus and fellatio

orgasm ;

clitoral;

during abuse;

extended;

multiple;

and penetration;

and S/M;

vaginal

Oster

Our Bodies, Ourselves for the New Century

ovaries

Overeaters Anonymous

Oy of Sex, The


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter P of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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P

pain play, see S/M

pansexual

partners;

honesty;

choosing;

finding;

negotiation;

pressure from;

risk factors;

self-care;

and trigger plan

PC muscle

pelvic pain

Pelvic Rock exercise

penetration;

anal;

and triggers;

vaginal

penis ;

as trigger

perineum

phone sex

plastic wrap

plateau

play parties

pleasure;

during abuse;

unfamiliar

Pleasure in the Word

political organizing,

political prisoners

polyamory

polyurethane

pornography;

industry;

lesbian;

woman-made

positions

power play, see S/M

pre-come

preorgasmic

prostate gland

psychoanalysis

pubic bone

pubococcygeus muscle, see PC Muscle

PVC


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter R of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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R

race

rage, see anger

Rancho Strozzi Institute

rape

raphe

Recovery Systems Inc.

rectosigmoidal junction

rectum

Reich, Willhelm

relationships

relaxation practices

religious beliefs

reproductive health

resolution

rimming

risk, healthy;

and STDs

risk factors

ritual

role-playing

Rosen Method Bodywork

Royalle, Candida

Rubenfeld Synergy


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter S of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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S

sacred spot, see G-spot

sadomasochism, see S/M

safer sex ;

and communication;

and consent;

eroticizing

safety;

defined;

and dissociation;

internal;

and partner sex;

physical;

and sexual healing;

and S/M

safeword

saliva

San Francisco Sex Information

savior and patient roles

scrotum

secrecy

self-,

acknowledgment;

blame ;

care;

denial;

destruction;

empowered;

esteem;

forgiveness;

hate;

help groups;

knowledge;

loving, see masturbation;

permission;

pleasuring date;

referential;

respect

Selfloving

Semans, Anne

semen

seminal vesicle

sensation

sensory play, see S/M

serial monogamy

Sex

sex,

addiction;

consensual;

different from abuse;

education ;

nonconsensual;

and S/M;

taking a break;

talking about;

unwanted;

with partners

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)

sex basics checklist

sex education manuals

Sex Guide Exercises

sex-negativity

sex-positivity

sex toys;

anal;

cleaning;

and condoms;

flanged;

and masturbation;

S/M

sex toy stores

sexual aversion

sexual compulsion

sexual dysfunction

sexual empowerment

sexual energy

Sexual Expression Permission Slip

sexual healing;

process of;

vision of

sexual response cycle,

sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Sexuality Library

shame

Sheiner, Marcy

sigmoid colon

sleep

Sluts and Goddesses Video Workshop

S/M

and healing;

and safety;

toys;

and triggers;

and violence

solitude

soma

Somatic Experiencing

somatics

somatic practices, see embodiment practices

sourcing

spanking

sperm

sphincter muscles

spirituality

sports

Sprinkle, Annie

steam power massager

Stormy Leather

Sunbeam

support

surrender

survival strategies

survivor's guilt


Input: Write a glossary or index for chapter T of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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T

taboo

Tamalpa Institute

tantra

Taormino, Tristan

Tara Mandala Retreat Center

tension

testes

testicles

testosterone

therapy

Tibetan meditation

top

Topping Book, The

torture

transgendered

transsexual

transvestite

trauma ;

and inability to orgasm

Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath Of

Violence-From Domestic Abuse To Political

Terror

traumatic amnesia

Trigger Plan

triggers;

avoiding;

and communication;

and cunnilingus;

defined;

and dissociation;

embracing;

and fellatio;

and intimacy;

as map to recovery;

and masturbation;

and partner sex;

and penetration;

and S/M;

tools for healing;

tracking;

tribadism

trust;

competency;

congruency;

consistency;

self-;

Twelve-Step programs


Input: Continue writing the glossary or index for chapter U of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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U

Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, The

unprotected sex;

and sexual compulsion

urethra,

urethral sponge, see G-spot

urinary tract infection

urine

uterus


Input: Continue writing the glossary or index for chapter V of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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V

vagina

vaginal fluids

vaginal infection

vagina/penis intercourse

vaginismus

vanilla

Vaseline

Velcro

vibrators;

attachments;

battery-operated;

and condoms;

coil operated;

electric;

and masturbation;

as medical devices;

motor;

and orgasm;

and penetration;

rechargeable

videos

violence

virgin, defined

virgin/whore complex

vision

Vixen Creations

voyeurism

vulnerability

vulva


Input: Continue writing the glossary or index for chapter W of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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W

war veterans

wax

weight issues

Western culture

whipping

Winks, Cathy

Women's Guide to Sex on the Web, The

women's sexuality


Input: Continue writing the glossary or index for chapter Y of a book on sexual health and healing. Each entry should include the term being defined and its relevance to the topic. Some entries may have multiple sub-entries or related terms. Present the terms in alphabetical order.

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Y

yeast infection

"Yes," "No," "Maybe"

yoga

yoni


Input: Write a biography for the author of a nonfiction book on sexual healing, including their professional background, areas of expertise, current role, contact information, and any other relevant details.

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About the Author

Staci Haines leads workshops and trainings in sexual healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is a Lomi somatics practitioner and a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming master practitioner, specializing in work with people who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse. She is an associate at Rancho Strozzi Institute. Staci Haines is a trained sex educator and a former manager of Good Vibrations, the "clean well-lighted place to buy sex toys." She is the founder of the Child Sexual Abuse Strategic Action Project, which organizes to end child sexual abuse and advocates for adult survivors of abuse. She lives in San Francisco.

Staci Haines is available for lectures, workshops, and classes. Contact her at 584 Castro Street, PMB 640, San Francisco, CA 94119-2594 or e-mail her at stacihaines@earthlink.net.