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On me. So who am I and what entitles me to write
this book?
My primary interest for most of my adult life has
been the scientific study of sexuality (sexology). I have
made my living as a clinical sexologist (sex therapist) and
now as a physician. I received a MSW (master's degree
in social work) from the University of Washington in
Seattle, and am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
in California. I earned my Ph.D. from the Institute for
Advanced Study in Human Sexuality in 1979, after which I
was invited to be on their faculty. I am now a Professor of
Sexology and Dean of Professional Studies there. I went
on to earn my M.D. degree from Hahnemann University
School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 1991. I am board-
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