In his groundbreaking new book, noted expert on teenage and adult
masculine behavior Andrew Smiler debunks the myth that teenage boys
and young men are barely able to control their sex drives, which may
lead to destructive hyper-sexuality, unwanted pregnancy, and sexually
transmitted diseases. Dr. Smiler? helps us recognize that the majority
of boys and men do not fit this stereotype and that boys? sexual
development is multi-faceted.? He also shows how this shift in
attitude could help create young men who are more mature, and have
better relationships with partners and friends.
- Explains how the Casanova Complex has developed over time and how
it can hurt young males
- Provides the latest research on male sexuality, including
information from the author?s own studies.
- Offers guidance for parents and counselors of boys who want to
help them develop lasting and meaningful relationships, as well as
for the parents of girls who are dating.
This book dismantles the stereotype of boys as driven only by an
obsession with having intercourse with multiple partners, and calls
for deeper growth and understanding of modern masculinity.
Andrew P. Smiler has been featured in the New York Times
and USA Today for his groundbreaking research in teenage and
adult sexual behavior and ideas about masculinity. Dr. Smiler was a
front-line family therapist and counselor to young men, has been an
assistant professor of psychology at SUNY Oswego, and is now a
visiting professor at Wake Forest University. He has also published
more than a dozen papers in the Journal of Adolescence, Journal of
Sex Research, and elsewhere.
