The Truth about Sex

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The Truth About Sex, A Sex Primer for the 21st Century Volume I: Sex and the Self by Gloria G Brame was a real eye opener for me.

I have been pondering about how to address this issue of sexuality with my kids and reading this book by Dr. Gloria really helped me have a clearer idea of what facts I would like to share with them.

The subject of sex is still a very taboo subject in our Asian culture and many parent still skirt around this issue about sexuality education for their kids. I personally do not recall my parents ever talking to me about this subject and any introduction was during biology lessons during secondary school.

I do intend not to let my kids be influenced by the hyped up fantasies being portrayed through the mainstream media by educating them on the facts from young. Therefore I find that it is important that I get to know more about this subject through the eyes of the experts.

The book, The Truth about Sex, is packed with historical facts and case studies about problems faced by couples. Through the knowledgeable eyes of a clinical sexologist myths and superstition are unravelled.

The chapters in the book help one understand the bond between intimacy and the array of different feelings associated with it. It covers both the physical and mental aspects dealing with sexuality. By knowing about yourself it will certainly help in enhancing your relationship with your spouse. In her book Dr Gloria addresses the different problems which couples have faced and how she helped them overcome them through therapy sessions.

I personally found reading the book refreshing as it is a breakaway from the stereotype of how sexuality is normally being portrayed. It also gave me a better understanding that every person’s understanding of this topic differs depending on upbringing and it is best to be upfront and clear with one’s spouse to prevent resentment and misunderstanding in a relationship.

Disclaimer : I received a copy of this book for review purpose. Opinions are 100% my own.

September 6, 2011

Saving Savvy by Kelly Hannock

Dominique Book Review saving money, Saving Savvy

Saving Savvy: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending in Half and Raise Your Standard of Living…and Giving by Kelly Hancock is one of the books that I have reviewed this month.

Kelly’s book gives practical tips on how to save by doing the following

Stocking up
Properly utilizing your freezer
Meal planning
Using coupons
Shopping wisely

She dishes out many practical tips on how to get good bargains and learn how to never pay full price for any items. Through reading her book I picked up a couple of tips which I could add on to improving my spending habits and be more prudent in my purchases.

There are some simple recipes in her book like making pizza dough and examples on meal planning to show how one can stretch the dollar.

What I enjoyed about reading the book

I learned that it is important to do a regular rain-check on your pantry to avoid having expired items and wasting the supplies that you have purchased.
How easy it is to do meal planning and the benefits of doing it weekly.

What I found irrelevant to me in the book

Being a book based on USA certain tidbits which she mentioned in the book were not really applicable to my daily life. Staying in Asia we do get most vegetables and fruits all year round and seldom have to do with “seasonal” purchases. Couponing is also not very possible here as many businesses do not offer discounts through coupons.

Another thing is that westerners are more fond of freezing their food while for most Asians (and my family in particular) we rather eat fresh produce daily and are not that open to eating frozen food that has been thawed.

In all I found this book a very useful read if you are into saving via couponing and freezing of food.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Saving Savvy: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending in Half and Raise Your Standard of Living…and Giving for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.