Soap, Water, and Sex: A Lively Guide to the Benefits of Sexual Hygiene and to Coping with Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Soap, Water, and Sex: A Lively Guide to the Benefits of Sexual Hygiene and to Coping with Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Prometheus Books, 59 John Glenn Drive, Amherst, NY 14228-2197. 191p., index. ISBN 1-57392-193-9. $18.95.
Jacob Lipman. 1998.

We have all been taught from an early age that cleanliness is essential in life. So, what's the big deal in having a book that describes the hows and whys of being clean when it comes to sex. What was not taught at an early age was that some sexual odors are necessary in order to have interesting and satisfying sex. The problem is, however, which are proper sexual odors and which are not. Let's face it, all sex takes place around the two openings in our body that eliminate waste; waste that can carry diseases. This book explains in straight and simple terms how to keep clean, be safe, and still have good sex. It is pretty much common sense.

The major part of the book provides brief descriptions of the many sexually transmitted diseases and some that are not sexually transmitted. Included are brief discussions of balanoposthitis, Reiter's syndrome, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, cystitis, candidiasis, tinea cruris, scabies, pubic lice, enterobiasis, viral hepatitis, amebiasis, giardiasis, salmonellosis, bacillary dysentery, campylobacter enteritis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, granuloma inguinale,chlamydia, lymphogranuloma venereum, gonorrhea, herpes simplex, and HIV/AIDS.

There is a glossary that includes pronunciation. Although the book is small and the discussions are brief, this is a very good all around book that discusses sexually transmitted diseases and the need to keep clean in order to reduce the risk of contracting one. Recommended for all libraries, especially school and public.

Keywords: Sexual Hygiene; Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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