Since the 1980 edition, expectations about the success of short- term approaches to overcome sexual dysfunctions have flagged somewhat. Nonetheless, in this update of the 2000 edition, Leiblum (psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey) contends that: "...There has never been a better time to be or to become a sex therapist." This is due to greater scientific understanding of sexuality, new medications, and a growing aging population. Contributors to 17 chapters with case histories treat clinical and pharmacological (prescription and herbal) aspects of female and male disorders and sexuality in contexts including chronic health problems, culture, childhood abuse, and gender identity/reassignment. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)