Shoes, Sex and Soulmates

27 May 2008 18:33 Africa/Lagos


Shoes, Sex and Soulmates

Engage Survey Reveals True Cultural Impact of Sex and the City(R) on US Singles

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 27 /PRNewswire/ --

Engage, the Internet's first social dating community, has released the findings of its Engage Sex and the City Survey, which reveal the show's cultural impact on American singles and how they value their closest relationships. The results reflect an interesting shift in behavior from the HBO show's premiere on June 6, 1998 and the U.S. Sex and the City: The Movie premiere on May 30, 2008.


Some surprising survey results include:

Singles' true soulmates

-- 39 percent of women said they already had or would end up with one (or
several) women friends as their "soulmate" in life instead of a man.
-- 59 percent say that Sex and the City reminded them how much they rely
on their friends for dating advice and perspective. Women were more
likely than men to say this.


If the shoe fits ... buy it

-- 30 percent of women said their shoe purchases were influenced by Sex
and the City


Outlook on love

-- 80 percent believe Sex and the City made it more acceptable for women
to have fun dating and worry less about finding a committed
relationship. Women were more likely than men to believe this.
-- 52 percent say Sex and the City influenced their dating life.
12 percent said it was a negative influence (men were more likely than
women to say the influence was negative) and 40 percent said it was a
positive influence (women were more likely than men to say the
influence was positive). 55 percent of single women said the show
influenced them to "date like men."
-- 43 percent believe Sex and the City made it more acceptable for women
to be unfaithful in their romantic relationships. Men were more likely
than women to believe this.
-- 51 percent agree with this statement made by Sex and the City
character, Samantha Jones: "Who we are in bed is who we are in life.
I've never met a man who was bad in bed who was good at life." Men were
more likely than women to agree with this statement.
-- 36 percent said they borrowed ideas from Sex and the City and used them
in their dating life. Women were more likely than men to say this.
-- 50 percent of respondents believe that women who are big Sex and the
City fans are more likely to have sex on a first date. Men were more
likely than women to believe this.



"Sex and the City, along with the introduction of dating reality shows like ABC's The Bachelor, socialize dating," said Trish McDermott, Vice President of Love at Engage. "Suddenly, everyone was talking about the dating choices others make -- like breaking up via Post-It note -- and learning vicariously through them. Women especially came to realize the value, insight and perspective their women friends added to the daily challenges of dating. This highly collaborative and thoroughly entertaining dating culture-shift inspired the social dating experience at Engage. Singles in the Engage dating community have fun with their friends as they check out, gossip about, vote for, meet and then debrief about other Engage singles, much as the Sex and the City girls have done over all these years."


Engage research indicates that the Sex and the City style of group input on dating is vital to building relationships, as half of all marriages in the United States are likely to be the result of an introduction made by a friend, co-worker or family member. Friends use Engage's Play Matchmaker(TM) features to make introductions between their friends and other eligible singles, whether in the Engage community or in their address book.


The complete Sex and the City survey results can be found at http://blog.engage.com/


Sex and the City is a registered trademark of HBO.


Source: Engage

CONTACT: Monica Appelbe of LEWIS PR, +1-415-992-4400,
engage@lewispr.com, for Engage


Web site: Engage


Watch the Trailer of Sex and the City

In Theatres: May 30th, 2008
Comedy
Rating: Not yet rated

Michael Patrick King (dir.)
Sarah Jessica Parker
Kim Cattrall
Kristin Davis
Cynthia Nixon

'Mommy Didn't Know': Female Sexual Offenders in the U.S.

9 May 2008 13:35 Africa/Lagos


'Mommy Didn't Know': Female Sexual Offenders in the U.S.

New Book Offers In-Depth Understanding of Female Sexual Abuse of Minors

EL CERRITO, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ --

When the term "sexual perpetrator" is tossed out there for consideration, a pretty typical picture comes to mind for many people. Most likely, this picture does not involve a female perpetrator, but according to Dr. January Bishop, female sexual abuse of minors is a quickly growing phenomenon, and the National Criminal Census Bureau reports that there are approximately 2.5 million female sexual perpetrators within the United States.


Bishop, a psychologist and clinical social worker who has spent 25 years in the healthcare field, brings her expertise and countless hours of clinical research together in a comprehensive look at the world of female sexual perpetrators, "Mommy Didn't Know" (published by AuthorHouse -- http://www.authorhouse.com/).


An examination of Bishop's clinical research, "Mommy Didn't Know" attempts to provide an in-depth understanding of some of the many psychological and political issues surrounding female sexual offenders. Specifically designed for students, teachers, parents, attorneys, health care professionals, law enforcement officials and individuals who are concerned about the welfare of children in today's society, the book also serves as a tool to aid professionals in identifying the long-term consequences of childhood sexual trauma, as well as the offender's inability to effectively deal with external stressors due to social barriers. Bishop explains:


Findings reflected that the female participants experienced feelings of
inadequacy, low self-esteem, lack of support and social isolation. The
majority of female participants also revealed in their testimonies that
they had much difficulty during their childhood. It was also implied that
they did not experience a normal childhood upbringing. This may also
suggest that they were raised in a relatively dysfunctional family system
as illustrated in their testimony.



"Mommy Didn't Know" offers a personal look inside the lives of these convicted women, sharing their personal testimonies and shedding light on just why these women make the decisions that they do. Reflecting upon this research, Bishop examines the need for legislators to re-evaluate the current child sexual abuse laws and forms of clinical treatment in order to eliminate child sexual abuse.


Dr. January Bishop holds a doctoral degree in counseling from Argosy University. She has worked extensively with a diverse range of clients and issues, including high school and college students, high-risk incarcerated males, HIV-related psychosocial issues, transgender issues and sexual assault victims.


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Porn Nation Uncovers the Sexualization of America

5 May 2008 16:31 Africa/Lagos


Porn Nation Uncovers the Sexualization of America

Recovering sex addict Michael Leahy tells his personal story and seeks to put a warning label on the industry

CHICAGO, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

It is accessible from anywhere. It has permeated our world, our campuses, our places of work, and even our homes. An estimated 40 million American adults regularly visit pornographic websites, and at $13.3 billion, the 2006 revenues of sex and the porn industry in the U.S. were bigger than the revenues of the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball combined.


Author Michael Leahy spent the greater part of his life quietly addicted to pornography and sex. He only came to terms with the magnitude of his choices after destroying his 15-year marriage and losing his two boys. Michael sought treatment, rebuilt his life, and now he's committed everything to helping others who struggle to get free from the web of pornography. But this is bigger than just one man, millions of people struggle. It is also the story of the rampant sexualization of our culture, our children, our workplaces, churches and more. Young and old are impacted. It is the story of our country, our America -- our very own Porn Nation.


But how did it come to this? How has porn become so ubiquitous and commonplace that it passes almost unnoticed in homes across the country? Michael Leahy answers these questions in Porn Nation (Northfield Publishing, 256 pp., $18.99), the moving narrative of one man's journey to sex addiction and back. The story begins with Michael's first exposure to porn as a child, and follows his life as salacious images and experiences become his uncontrollable secret. Readers will also hear from Michael's ex-wife Patty, who contributed her journal entries from some of Michael's darkest moments. After losing his job, his family, and all that was important to him because of his insatiable addiction, Michael finally started down the long road to recovery.


That road has led him to speaking at college campuses across the country, where his presentations and debates have become a national phenomenon. He has appeared on ABC's 20/20, The View, in USA Today, and countless other platforms to tell his story of hope and recovery. But now, for the first time, Michael reveals the inside story of how his secret life of porn and sex turned into a dangerous addiction, and how millions more are risking the same fate.


Release Date: May 2008
ISBN: 0-8024-8125-6
EAN: 978-0-8024-8125-2
Price: $18.99, Hardback
www.pornnationthebook.com

Source: Northfield Publishing

CONTACT: David Fouse, +1-703-994-4902, +1-703-938-6430 (mobile),
fouse@pinkstongroup.com, for Northfield Publishing


Web Site: Porn Nation: The Book

Sex 'Short Time' Works

Sex 'Short Time' Works
Last week, 19th Apr 13:50

It looks as though men had it right all along: It doesn't take long to satisfy a woman in bed.

A recent survey of sex therapists has concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes. The findings, to be published in the May issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, cast doubt on the notion that staying power is the key to great sex.

But take caution before celebrating guys,the time does not count foreplay, and the therapists did rate sexual intercourse that lasts from 1 to 2 minutes as "too short."

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