Impulse

“Skillfully written in an accessible style, this book is a ‘must-read’ for anyone interested in understanding more about the fundamentals of sex and desire, as well as for a variety of professionals, including health professionals, counselors, social workers, and others who educate people about sex.” Naomi Fineberg, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Hertfordshire, and Consultant Psychiatrist, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

“Brings to the forefront a critically important issue, impulse, by brilliantly navigating through a minefield of taboo questions, which most people, including health professionals or scientists, are too shy, afraid, or unconcerned to ask.” Dr. Konstantinos Ioannidis, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eating Disorders, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge

“Grant and Chamberlain are master clinician-scientists, and they provide a readable, informed, practical approach. They burst many myths about sex, and they offer a balanced approach for both lay readers and the field as a whole.”

Dan Stein, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town Grant and Chamberlain

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The Science of Sex and Desire Jon E. Grant and Samuel R. Chamberlain

Sex is everywhere in modern society, yet it remains taboo. We all have questions about sex that are too uncomfortable to ask – how do we get reliable answers? In this go-to guide Drs Grant and Chamberlain use their clinical expertise to answer the questions you wish you could ask about sex. Questions like: Is my sex drive or sex behavior normal? Can someone have too much sex? Or too little? How has Internet dating and pornography changed sex? This go-to guide will help you understand common sexual issues, know when to worry (or not) about different sexual behaviors, and learn how our sex lives adapt to changing technology or in times of crisis. It also provides step-by-step advice for dealing with a range of sexual issues, and practical strategies for strengthening relationships.

Jon E. Grant is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago where he directs a clinic and research lab on addictive, compulsive and impulsive disorders.

Samuel Chamberlain is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southampton. His research and clinical work focus on the neurobiology and treatment of behaviourally-addictive disorders – including compulsive sexual behavior problems.

Advance praise

‘...a must-read for anyone interested in understanding more about the fundamentals of sex and desire...’ Naomi Fineberg, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Hertfordshire

Impulse

THE SCIENCE OF SEX AND DESIRE

Jon E. Grant and Samuel R. Chamberlain

UK publication February 2023 US publication February 2023

250 pages 9781009107976 Paperback

£12.99 | $14.95 USD | $16.95 CAD

At a glance

• Examines the latest clinical and neuroscience evidence and offers an accurate and informed understanding of sex • Real-life stories aid understanding of sexual experiences that are common but rarely talked about • Provides practical advice for a variety of sexual issues, helping people to understand the diverse nature of sex, when to worry (or not) and how to seek help about sexual issues when they occur