Soul Virgins: Redefining SINGLE Sexuality

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Preview — Soul Virgins by Douglas E. Redefining Single Sexuality by Douglas E. Addressing difficult topics from a biblical foundation to help single adults establish practical models for maintaining purity and creating a healthy sexuality, this book provides a 3-D discussion of body, soul, and spirit that proves sexuality is ultimately more about relational intimacy than just the physical act of sex. Published May 31st by Baker Books first published May 1st To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

To ask other readers questions about Soul Virgins , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Nov 27, Steffan Bard rated it really liked it. Having been a child of the "kissing dating goodbye" generation, I found this book healing. Though it does not provide all the answers namely because they do not exist - at least the kind of "fix-everything-in-my-life-especially-my-loneliness-and-pain" answers , it does offer healthy direction I think.

Unlike many Christian books on singleness and sexuality, this is one I can recommend in good conscience. Some of the biggest take always: Also their treatment of masturbation and their illustration of the stages of dating are very helpful.

Their view on boundaries is very helpful too especially as it corresponds to their stages of dating illustration.. I could see how some people could struggle with some of their word-usages. You could misinterpret them if you don't allow the words they use to mean the way they are using them rather than the common way we think about those words and their connotations eg "erotic".

The only other thing I would criticize would be that I felt a little perturbed at points in some of the generalizations they make in the gender specific chapters.

I think you have to be careful as for what you are going to say is inherently male or female in relationships and essence otherwise it can just induce usually subtly shame. To their credit, they did admit the futility of making those kids of generalizations, but they still went on and made them. I would have liked to see a more biblically rigorous gender treatment - which would probably mean saying less rather than saying more I. Overall, I am glad I read this book an it has change my outlook and, in turn, actions and life for the better.

I feel like I am more able and equipped to traverse and navigate single unmarried sexuality.

Jan 11, Danny Bennett rated it did not like it Shelves: I saw Rosenau guest lecture in a class once and I thought he was a humorous and knowledgeable man in the area of sex therapy. It was disappointing to find this book mostly cheesy and pretentious. Mainly, as an adult single, I felt talked down to. Rosenau actually has a section at the end of "conversation starters. The book also largely contradicted itself. Despite the conclusion and a I saw Rosenau guest lecture in a class once and I thought he was a humorous and knowledgeable man in the area of sex therapy.

Despite the conclusion and a few small concessions, Rosenau painted a few of "marriage superiority. Internet resource Document Type: Douglas Rosenau Michael Todd Wilson. A 3-D biblical discussion of body, soul, and spirit, proving sexuality is more about relational intimacy than just the physical act of sex.

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Intimacy with God -- God's design in sexuality: We are created as intimate sexual beings -- God's sexual economy: Godly attitudes should determine sexual behaviors -- The romance of soul virginity -- Principle: Virginity should encompass body, soul, and spirit -- God's sexual emergency room: Redeem soul virginity through restoration and forgiveness of self and others -- One is a whole number -- Principle: Single adults can experience fulfilling intimacy -- Part II: Intimacy with God's people -- Soul-sexy masculinity -- Principle: God calls men to humble initiative and inner strength -- Soul-sexy femininity with Erica S.

Tan and Anna Maya -- Principle: God calls women to gracious responsiveness and inner beauty -- So God has a purpose for sexual desire in the single adult -- The dance of desire: Seek to both enjoy and protect others sexually -- Guy-girl connecting: Express your sexuality through healthy connecting with both genders -- Part III: Intimacy with God's possible soul mate -- Coupling: Evaluate your potential soul mate while learning about yourself, disciplining erotic behaviors, and making deliberate decisions -- Viruses that infect healthy sexual relationships -- Principle: Guard yourself against common destroyers of healthy intimacy -- Law, lovetouching, and the bikini line: What would have happened if stead of sharing our dreams we had escalated right into physical intimacy and eventually married but disagreed on the question of having a family?

The authors describe another helpful picture as the relationship continuum bridge. This bridge breaks relationships into three stages: These stages can be pictured as a suspension bridge with two spans 8, The authors reserve true sex anything involving body parts hidden by a bikini for marriage. Intimacy during the other two stages connecting and coupling necessarily involves establishing and respecting boundaries for the 5 spokes of intimacy.

For example, the authors cite a case of a client who wanted to bring his girl-friend to a counseling session after they went out for only 3 weeks—an event too intimate for their relationship at this point social intimacy spoke. This invitation was compared to inviting his friend to meet his parents after going out only three weeks The authors know their subject matter. Michael Todd Wilson www. Both hail from Suwanee, GA. The primary authors are assisted with particular chapters by Vickie George marriage and sex counselor and three never-married singles: Soul Virgins is a helpful book.

Rosenau and Wilson not only discuss the touchy subjects that young people want to know about, they review the Biblical basis for their views. Soul Virgins focuses on providing guidance on relationships. Singles, parents, and leaders can all benefit from this book.

I know that I did. Required reading turned into a life changing reading experience This was a required text in my human sexuality class. I was skeptical at first due to the title of the book and my thoughts on the subject. Single sexuality sounded like an oxymoron from a biblical perspective. I have learned so much from this book and look forward to reading more from Dr.

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Dec 27, Dominique Coulter rated it really liked it. Interesting book, easy to read. Fascinating concept delving into the topic of one's sexuality in singleness, and Gods ultimate design for it. Jul 07, Jessica rated it it was amazing. A thought provoking read that is sensitive to the subject matter and honest in its intent. A must-read for those who are interested in recovering their sexuality.

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Jun 02, Joshua Centanni rated it it was ok Shelves: I think other books I've read on these topics have been more helpful than this one. Jillian L Knecht rated it it was ok Jan 20, Tara rated it really liked it Sep 26, Douglas Dyer rated it it was amazing Feb 19, Jeff Johnson rated it it was amazing Nov 07, Jillian Marshall rated it it was amazing Jul 05,