She Comes First (23 page)

To Adam Engel for his keen editorial insight.

To Naomi Pitcairn for her remarkable illustrations.

To David Grae for his spirited conversation.

To Richard Abate for putting the ball in play and keeping it there.

To Scott Rosenberg for his artist’s eye and strategic acumen.

To all those on the Regan team who kept things moving along; and to Alissa LeViness and Jessica Colter for jumping in for the final sprint across the finish line.

To Dr. William Granzig for generously sharing his knowledge and experience.

To Caitlin Felton and Karen Hill for their way of seeing.

To my friends who read the manuscript along the way: Charlie, Jack, Betsey, Ran, Lara, Jeff, Jesse, Adena, and T.K. Thank you for your comments and support.

To all those individuals who kindly and candidly participated in surveys and interviews.

And, of course, to my wife, Lisa, who fell for a writer in spite of himself and helped him to follow his heart.

Ian Kerner
, Ph.D., received his doctorate in Clinical Sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists, where he is currently on faculty. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brandeis University, Ian was born and raised in New York City and lives there with his wife and son.

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Illustrations by Naomi Pitcairn

SHE COMES FIRST.
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