Lust, men, and meth : a gay man's guide to sex and recovery /

Fawcett provides a practical resource for recovery from methamphetamine and the restoration of healthy sex and intimacy. He outlines a path toward healing, describing the phases of physical, emotional, and sexual recovery and provides a broad range of supportive tools from managing triggers to mindf...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Fawcett, David, 1954- (Author)
Other Authors:	King, Mark S. (writer of foreword.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Wilton Manors, Florida : Healing Path Press, [2016]
Subjects:	Methamphetamine abuse. Gay men > Drug use. Gay men > Sexual behavior. Sex addiction. Drug addicts > Rehabilitation. Substance-Related Disorders Methamphetamine > adverse effects Homosexuality, Male > psychology Sexual Behavior > drug effects Méthamphétamine > Abus. Homosexuels masculins > Sexualité. Sexualité > Comportement compulsif. Toxicomanes > Réadaptation. Toxicomanie.

Table of Contents:

Lust, men and meth: an introduction
The perfect storm. Gay men, meth, and sex ; The hijacking of sexual desire ; The chase for intensity ; Men, drugs, and a deadly virus
Exploring the sexual universe. Sexual templates, themes, and shadows ; The aphrodisiac effect of secret desires ; Sex and the plastic brain
Restoring your life. The recovery process ; Healing old wounds ; Embracing feelings ; Seven essential tools for a strong recovery
Epilogue: Changing the conversation about gay men's health
Appendix: Other substances frequently used with methamphetamine.