The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women With Cancer Now Available as an eBook

The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women With Cancerby Ralph and Barbara AlterowitzThis comprehensive book on intimacy and sexuality for women with cancer, is now available in eBook formats.  Read the book on your Kobo, Nook, Kindle, iPad, Microsoft eReader, PC, MAC or other device.  Only $9.99.

 
KOBO DROID, iPhone
and Other Cellphones
Kindle and iPad   Nook
Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Barbara Alterowitz, Book Authors, Early Detection, Erectile Dysfunction, Health Care, Healthy Lifestyle, Impotence, Ralph Alterowitz, Self Image Problems, Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Performance, Treatment Options, Viagra | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

“Intimacy after the big C: Book offers tips for women”

“Intimacy after the big C: Book offers tips for women”

By: Patrick Springer, INFORUM

FARGO – Since the day Deborah was diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband hasn’t touched her.
Without my breasts, Naomi wondered, who am I? She feared no one would want her. 

Carol’s drug therapy for melanoma “knocked the wind out of my sex life.”

Those women’s problems following cancer treatment are among the examples by husband-and-wife counselors who’ve written a book to help women cancer survivors rekindle their love lives.

Ironically, “The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with Cancer” evolved from a husband and wife, Ralph and Barabara Alterowitz, dealing with the sexual aftermath of his prostate cancer.

The couple found themselves thrust into a world of support groups. Before long, they were being asked to make appearances at other support groups around Potomac, Md.

Everywhere they went, the Alterowitzes heard from women and girlfriends of men recovering from prostate cancer: What about us? We have to deal with cancer and relationships, too.

Read the full article here: “Intimacy after the big C”

Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Barbara Alterowitz, Book Authors, Diagnosis of Cancer, Disease, Healthy Lifestyle, Improving Sex, Intimacy, Life after Cancer, Post Treatment, Ralph Alterowitz, Sexual Intimacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz: Focused on a single subject

One way to establish a practice is to zero in like a laser on a specific topic. That’s the approach of AASECTcertified sexuality counselors Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz of suburban Washington, D.C.

Until Ralph Alterowitz was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the couple didn’t dwell on sexuality. The disease changed their personal and professional lives. “The tough question for me [at the time] was ‘Am I still a man? Will my wife still love me?’” he says.

Those questions sent the couple on a search for answers. They found ways to be sexual together and Ralph cofounded the National Prostate Cancer Coalition.

One day, the group needed someone to speak about sexuality. When Ralph Alterowitz suggested the asyet- unnamed-speaker title the address “The Lovin’ Ain’t Over,” the group suggested he do it. So he did. Thus began a career focusing on sexuality and cancer. In 2004, the couple authored “Intimacy With Impotence: The Couple’s Guide to Better Sex After Cancer.” Two years later, they opened The Center for Intimacy After Cancer Treatment. Their newest book revives Ralph Alterowitz’ original upbeat take on the topic: “The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women With Cancer.

Asked how much the books have helped market the couple’s practice, Ralph Alterowitz says, “The books have established us as the go-to people on sexuality and cancer.”

Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz are also tireless speakers. They’ve appeared before nearly every prostate cancer, breast cancer and gynecological cancer support group in the Washington, D.C. area. And since new people join support groups every two or three years, they go back. “They get to know us and they get to know our books,” Ralph Alterowitz says.

The pair also speak at national conferences. Some of those appearances have led to customers outside their geographic area. In fact, about 60 percent of the couple’s clients receive counseling advice via telephone or Skype.

The Center for Intimacy After Cancer Treatment has benefited from Ralph Alterowitz’ business acumen. “If you’re setting up a practice, you’re setting up a small business.Whether it’s a big business or a small business, it’s still a business.”

(This article appeared in the July 2011 online publication Contemporary Sexuality, an international resource for educators, researchers and therapists, published by the American Associaion of Sexuality Educators, Counselrs and Therapists)

 

Posted in Barbara Alterowitz, Diagnosis of Cancer, Disease, Impotence, Improving Sex, Intimacy, Life after Cancer, Ralph Alterowitz | Tagged , , | Comments Off

The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women With Cancer Now Shipping

The Lovin' Ain't Over for Women with CancerComing soon to eBook format!!

Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders, writes in her foreword, “Whoever you are and no matter what your situation may be, you will be able to find yourself in this book. The Lovin’ Ain’t Over… can be viewed as a guide to better living through making informed choices regarding your relationships as well as by …maneuvering some of the choices during treatment.” The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with Cancer is shipping now for only $18.95*

Following breast cancer treatment, life will never be exactly as it was before. Many women, even those who have not  completed their treatment, declare “I am not the same as I was” as they deal  with the many changes in their body and mind, and in their relationships. The Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with  Cancer takes a frank and open approach in   dealing with many of these issues. The  Lovin’ Ain’t Over for Women with Cancer takes  a holistic look at understanding issues of intimacy after diagnosis and treatment for breast or gynecological cancer.

Authors’ Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz objective is to guide women and their  partners with knowledge and techniques that have worked for other women and   strategies recommended by top health professionals. Scores of women with cancer   have contributed to this book through interviews and focus groups. In The Lovin’Ain’t Over for Women with  Cancer, the authors have integrated relationship and medical information so women have  an all-encompassing yet concise resource. In plain, frank language, they have  created a reader-friendly, proactive, practical, and optimistic guide directed  at female cancer patients with intimacy and sexuality difficulties.

Posted in Improving Sex, Intimacy, Life after Cancer, Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Performance, Treatment Options | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Book the Authors at Your Next Event

Book authors Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz at your next meeting or event. Ralph Alterowitz with his wife Barbara, experts in intimacy, provide an entertaining, informative and positive  way for couples to revive their love life.  Call 301-983-9702 or email ralph@renewintimacy.org

Ralph and Barbara are AASECT Certified Sex Counselors* . They have been happily married for over 26 years. This is one couple that has successfully combined personal passion, community service, corporate life, and creativity in multi-phase careers.

Posted in Barbara Alterowitz, Book Authors, Diagnosis of Cancer, Diagnostician, Disease, Early Detection, Erectile Dysfunction, Health Care, Healthy Lifestyle, Improving Sex, Intimacy, Life after Cancer, Penile implant, Physical Fitness, Post Treatment, Prostate Cancer, Ralph Alterowitz, Self Image Problems, Sexual Intimacy | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Saving your Sex Life now in eBook format

Saving Your Sex Life…

Saving your Sex Life: A guide for men with prostate cancerSaving Your Sex Life A Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer
by John P Mulhall

In a straightforward style, Dr. John Mulhall guides the reader through the basics of male sexuality, explains the role of testosterone, the functions of the prostate, and the common difficulties men encounter when disease strikes. Available both in PRINT and all EBOOK formats (e.g. Kindle, iPad, Nook): BUY NOW AS an eBOOK (for Kindle, iPad, Nook and other readers)

KOBO DROID, iPhone
and Other Cellphones
Kindle and iPad Nook
Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Erectile Dysfunction, Health Care, Impotence, Improving Sex, Intimacy, John P. Mulhall, Life after Cancer, Penile implant, Post Treatment, Prostate Cancer, Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Performance | Comments Off

The Loving Pie by Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz

This article was originally published in the Us TOO Hotsheet in May and June of 2005. – http://www.ustoo.org

[Editor’s Note: This is the first of two articles on reviving intimacy after prostate cancer treatment. The second article will talk about the many treatments available for obtaining erections, how to use them, and their side effects.]

Intimacy and sexual pleasure is known to be essential to good physical and mental well being; it may even lengthen life. Unfortunately, many couples abandon intimacy after prostate cancer treatment, unaware that their intimacy can not only be revived but possibly made better than before. Often all a couple needs is a vision of what intimacy could and should be for them and how to go about regaining it. Continue reading

Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Intimacy, Prostate Cancer | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Sex and the Single Man

By Ralph Alterowitz

“I’m divorced and would like to get remarried. How do I build a new relationship given that I have been treated for prostate cancer and am impotent?” That’s a question Barbara and I had last week when we conducted one of our workshops for prostate cancer patients and significant others. Continue reading

Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence, Intimacy, Prostate Cancer | Tagged , | Comments Off

The Lovin’ Clock

By Ralph Alterowitz

I don’t understand it,” he said. “In the morning, I can feel hot and want to make love. But in the evening, forget it. After dinner, I gradually run out of steam. By 9 or 10 P.M., I am ready for bed. In fact, I’m straining to stay awake until then. Unfortunately, my wife is completely the opposite. She’s awake in the evening and not in the morning.” Continue reading

Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence, Prostate Cancer, Viagra | Tagged , | Comments Off

Elephants Do Bite

By Ralph Alterowitz

“We haven’t made love in the 11 years since I was treated for prostate cancer,” said the man to the group sitting in a circle discussing their sexuality issues. Impotence and some stress incontinence embarrassed him the first time his wife approached him after treatment, and they never tried again. They also never discuss it. Continue reading

Posted in Articles about Intimacy, Intimacy, Prostate Cancer | Tagged , | Comments Off