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"Why the silence? We're All Like This. We all think about sexuality. We all wonder. We hope. And yet we're still strangely silent on the topic. The greatest creative force in human life has become one of our biggest taboos, despite the fact that culture is immersed in sexual images. Marriage and family therapist Steven Ing knows all about the silence that imprisons sexuality. He has witnessed the dysfunction that comes from not being able to talk about our sexuality in a rational, sensitive and intelligent way. We're All Like This aims to start a healthy conversation by taking readers through all stages of a person's life, from infancy through the twilight years; and it illuminates the human sexual needs we all share through each stage. Suitable for all ages, with beautiful photography corresponding to each of the 24 stages, We're All Like This will start the discussion and transform the dialogue from uncomfortable and uninformed to self-assured and thoughtful. In contrast to the ""sex ed"" model of anatomy, physiology and how to avoid disease, We're All Like This makes thinking and talking about human sexuality truly human again."

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This unique and thoughtfully curated set of meditations allows us to unearth a core part of our identities that is often otherwise unexamined, repressed, or neglected. By guiding us to further understand our desires, we cultivate greater agency and come more fully into who we are. --Alex Bybee, Education Nonprofit Professional Steven Ing's insight into human sexuality is refreshing and pure. He broadens our view, and challenges the ideas we've been told to believe. He beautifully expresses thoughts and feelings that we have uttered to no one and encourages us to joyfully embrace our sexuality, regardless of our race, gender, religion, or upbringing. It's not an unfamiliar subject in my therapy room, which is why I appreciate the book and why I find it helpful for my clients. --Joy Quanrud Grimsley, L.M.F.T Steven Ing's teachings have much to offer our society concerning a discussion around sexuality. His down-to-earth tone provides the reader with a comfortable, wise and practical way to discuss sexual matters without fear of embarrassment or shame. --Dr. Tory Clark, D.H.S., M.F.T., M.P.H. Sex, like death, is an experience that connects us all with its invisible tendons, but still it separates us with a pervasive silence. Our silence. We sing about love but flatly refuse to talk about sex - which can make us victims to its powers and provocations. Steven Ing is no victim. And his open, honest book can help parents and partners alike break the silence surrounding this most human and nurturing experience. Yes, there is something quite beautiful and liberating in these pages. --Damian Geddry, M.A.R., Claremont School of Theology; Chair, Hagen Place; Co-Chair, The Gooden Center

"""This unique and thoughtfully curated set of meditations allows us to unearth a core part of our identities that is often otherwise unexamined, repressed, or neglected. By guiding us to further understand our desires, we cultivate greater agency and come more fully into who we are."" --Alex Bybee, Education Nonprofit Professional ""Steven Ing's insight into human sexuality is refreshing and pure. He broadens our view, and challenges the ideas we've been told to believe. He beautifully expresses thoughts and feelings that we have uttered to no one and encourages us to joyfully embrace our sexuality, regardless of our race, gender, religion, or upbringing. It's not an unfamiliar subject in my therapy room, which is why I appreciate the book and why I find it helpful for my clients."" --Joy Quanrud Grimsley, L.M.F.T ""Steven Ing's teachings have much to offer our society concerning a discussion around sexuality. His down-to-earth tone provides the reader with a comfortable, wise and practical way to discuss sexual matters without fear of embarrassment or shame."" --Dr. Tory Clark, D.H.S., M.F.T., M.P.H. ""Sex, like death, is an experience that connects us all with its invisible tendons, but still it separates us with a pervasive silence. Our silence. We sing about love but flatly refuse to talk about sex - which can make us victims to its powers and provocations. Steven Ing is no victim. And his open, honest book can help parents and partners alike break the silence surrounding this most human and nurturing experience. Yes, there is something quite beautiful and liberating in these pages."" --Damian Geddry, M.A.R., Claremont School of Theology; Chair, Hagen Place; Co-Chair, The Gooden Center"

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A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years of clinical and forensic experience, Steven Ing offers a humane take on how to begin talking about human sexuality and sexual needs without medical terms or vulgarity, through public speaking, magazine columns, TED Talks, and his own private practice. Helping us talk about our sexual needs in a manner that is helpful and empowering, Ing provides the language that will allow all of us to begin discussing sexual matters in a simple and human way.

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