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Marty Klein, Ph. D.
Known for: Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex—and How to Get It
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Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex—and How to Get It
In this insightful and compassionate work, sex therapist Marty Klein explores how cultural myths, shame, and misinformation distort our understanding of sexuality. He argues that true sexual intelligence involves self-acceptance, communication, and emotional awareness rather than performance or technique. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Klein helps readers develop a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with their sexual selves and partners.
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Cultural Myths and Misinformation
We live in a society saturated with sexual messages yet starved for genuine understanding. Media tell us that sex equals youth, beauty, and flawless performance. Religious and moral codes often admonish us that desire itself is dangerous. These conflicting portrayals yield what I call the “fog of mi...
From Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex—and How to Get It
The Role of Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are powerful silencers. They shrink sexual expression to fit the narrow box of what we think is acceptable. Much of this moral burden comes from cultural conditioning—family silence, religious intolerance, or punitive education. People absorb the idea that their desires are suspect, ...
From Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want from Sex—and How to Get It
About Marty Klein
Marty Klein, Ph.D., is an American licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and author. He has written extensively on sexuality, relationships, and cultural attitudes toward sex, and his work has been featured in major media outlets. Klein has practiced psychotherapy for over...
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Marty Klein, Ph.D., is an American licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and author. He has written extensively on sexuality, relationships, and cultural attitudes toward sex, and his work has been featured in major media outlets. Klein has practiced psychotherapy for over...
Marty Klein, Ph.D., is an American licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and author. He has written extensively on sexuality, relationships, and cultural attitudes toward sex, and his work has been featured in major media outlets. Klein has practiced psychotherapy for over thirty years and is known for his advocacy of sexual honesty and freedom.
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