Soul Virgins: Redefining Single Sexuality

by Douglas Rosenau

Overview

Sex and sexuality are hot topics these days. But many single adults are tired of the "how far is too far?" approach because it doesn't go far enough. Why does the discussion stop at the physical? What about the deeper spiritual and relational aspects of sexuality? Pioneering Christian sex therapists Doug Rosenau and Michael Todd Wilson team up in this helpful and hopeful book about understanding sexuality and intimacy beyond what our "do it if it feels good" culture says it is. Providing a much-needed spiritual perspective to the sexuality debate, the authors tackle difficult topics from a biblical foundation to help single adults establish practical models for maintaining purity and creating a healthy sexuality. With real-life personal stories, Soul Virgins helps singles accept their sexuality as a godly discipline. Rosenau and Wilson provide a 3-D discussion of body, soul, and spirit that proves sexuality is ultimately more about relational intimacy than just the physical act of sex.

Originally published in Paperback by Baker Books.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044225503
Publisher:	drsytsma
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	835,447
File size:	490 KB

About the Author

Douglas Rosenau, Ed.D., is a Licensed Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology (ABS). Another pioneer in Christian sex therapy, Doug is the best-selling author of A Celebration of Sex. He is a full clinical member of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), and he teaches Human Sexuality as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Richmont Graduate University.

Editorial Reviews

Sex therapists Rosenau (A Celebration of Sex) and Wilson attempt to give Christian singles a new framework for understanding and expressing their sexuality. They encourage readers to step back and consider God's design for sex-intimacy as opposed to just physicality-and provide suggestions for meeting their intimacy needs in nonsexual ways. While the authors cover that age-old question, "How far can I go?" (the answer varies for different couples, but they advise avoiding anything that would be covered by a bikini), their real aim is to get singles to ask the question, "How do I grow, stay pure, and help my partner become more sexually whole?" The authors advise restraint, but stress that this should be viewed as disciplining "sexual surges" out of a desire to follow God rather than merely repressing desires to fit in with the church's standards. Some of the advice is not fresh or terribly helpful (i.e., singles groups can feel better by giving each other back rubs), and while the authors share examples from their own lives, the writing at times feels overly clinical. But this book may appeal to Christian singles trying to understand and live out God's purposes for their sexuality. (May) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Roseneau and Wilson are both counselors at the Intimacy Counseling Center, and their new book addresses the vexed questions of sexual choice for young and not-so-young Christian singles. As their title implies, they prefer-and assert that God prefers-each person to await his or her own "Adam" or "Eve" in a state of virginity that begins with a wise and informed purity within. They have compassionate advice, however, for all the rest of us and speak with at times alarming candor about human sexual experience and desire, recognizing and even celebrating human sexuality as part of God's plan. For most collections, especially where a Christian readership is strong. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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