Turned on: Intimacy in a Pornized Society [Paperback]

Although deeply shocking at many levels, I was left with a feeling of sadness and compassion for both parties. Marc and Louise [the main characters in the book] are victims of their past and their present. Refreshingly, the male isn't demonised with only the woman being seen as victim. The gender issues raised were based on fact rather than emotion. The author has realistically portrayed the role of the therapist, whose thoughts run alongside the content. While this book might be anxiety provoking for some, it is sensitively written, non-judgemental and ultimately a story of hope. --Pat Mills (MBACP accred), psychodynamic therapeutic counsellor

TURNED ON is a hard-hitting tale about the causes and outcomes of cybersexual addiction. Told in three parts, it outlines the stories of those most affected, and seeks out the underlying causes and potential resolutions through the voice of a psychotherapist. This book reveals the real victims. Read, and be prepared to consider how many people are blighted by cybersexual addiction.

Duncan E. Stafford is a professional psychotherapist, counsellor, mentor and hypnotherapist living and practising in Cambridge, UK. He studied developmental psychology as part of his first degree and undertook his initial counsellor training with the University of Cambridge. 'Turned On: intimacy in a pornized society' is Duncan's first full-length book, although he has written for professional publications on issues as diverse as men and eating disorders and the supervision process.