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Michael Castleman M.A.

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San Francisco journalist Michael Castleman, M.A., author of Sizzling Sex for Life: How to Maximize Erotic Pleasure at Any Age (2021), has written about sexuality and sex research for 46 years. He has answered more than 12,000 sex questions for Playboy, other magazines, WebMD, and other sites. His previous sexuality guide, Great Sex: The Man’s Guide to Whole-Body Sensuality (Rodale, 2008), was nominated as Best Sexuality Book of the Year by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. He answers sex questions for FREE on the site he publishes, GreatSexGuidance.com.

Library Journal has called Castleman “one of the nation’s top health writers.” In addition to sexuality, he has also written extensively about optimal health, mainstream medicine, alternative therapies, nutrition, and fitness. He has written more than 2,000 articles for dozens of magazines, newspapers, and Web sites, among them: Psychology Today, the New York Times, Smithsonian, Readers Digest, Playboy, Health, Redbook, Self, Family Circle, Natural Health, and Men’s Health. Twice he has been nominated for National Magazine Awards.

Castleman’s 18 books include: Building Bone Vitality (McGraw-Hill, 2009), Great Sex (Rodale, paperback 2008), There’s Still a Person in There (about Alzheimer’s disease, Putnam, 2000), Nature’s Cures (Rodale, 1996), Before You Call the Doctor (Ballantine, 1992), and The Healing Herbs (Rodale, 3rd edition, 2010). His books have been selected by The Book of the Month Club and other book clubs. Nature’s Cures was nominated as a Best Health Book of the Year by the American Library Association.

Castleman has also published three mystery novels, The Lost Gold of San Francisco, A Killing in Real Estate, and Killer Weed--all available from Amazon.com. Visit mcastleman.com.

Castleman is married with two adult children. He enjoys enjoys attending music festivals, notably JazzFest in New Orleans.

Books by Michael Castleman M.A.
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Low-Libido Women Can Read Their Way to Greater Sexual Desire

Many women complain of low libido. Psychologists suggest several treatments, but none works for everyone. Here's a surprising suggestion—read erotic fiction.

Many women complain of low libido. Psychologists suggest several treatments, but none works for everyone. Here's a surprising suggestion—read erotic fiction.

Three-Quarters of Teens Have Viewed Pornography: So What?

A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.

A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.

Does Testosterone Boost Risk of Depression and Suicide?

Some physicians advocate testosterone supplementation to give men "new vigor." However, a recent large study links T supplementation to increased risk of depression and suicide.

Some physicians advocate testosterone supplementation to give men "new vigor." However, a recent large study links T supplementation to increased risk of depression and suicide.

Do Sex Problems Rise With Increasing Social Media Use?

A recent study shows that increasing social media use is linked to sex problems. Social media use is associated with loneliness and alienation, neither of which is good for sex.

A recent study shows that increasing social media use is linked to sex problems. Social media use is associated with loneliness and alienation, neither of which is good for sex.

What to Understand About People Who Enjoy BDSM and Kink

A recent study agrees with many others over the past 20 years: BDSM players are as psychologically and sexually healthy as the general population.

A recent study agrees with many others over the past 20 years: BDSM players are as psychologically and sexually healthy as the general population.

No, Men Are Not Always in the Mood for Sex

Many people believe that men are always in the mood for sex. Actually, like women, men may or may not be in the mood, and their desire depends on a range of circumstances.

Many people believe that men are always in the mood for sex. Actually, like women, men may or may not be in the mood, and their desire depends on a range of circumstances.