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SeaBird · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 696 Location: Alexandrea, EGYPT

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CAIRO, Egypt (CNN) -- Dr. Heba Kotb is tackling a taboo in the Arab world unlike anyone else: She's talking about sex openly on a show broadcast all over the Middle East.

It's a big first in these parts of the world, and Kotb leaves little uncovered.

"We talk about masturbation ... sex over the Internet. We talk about sex and Ramadan. We talk about the wedding night," said Kotb. Entitled "The Big Talk," the show is broadcast once a week over a satellite channel from Cairo, Egypt.

It took the 39-year-old mother three years of negotiations to get her show on the air. And a main reason she succeeded is that she talks only about sex allowed in the Quran -- sex between husband and wife. (Watch sexologist describe why sex is good )

But even with that guideline, it's no easy sell.

The promo for "The Big Talk" starts with Kotb saying, "Sex. Don't be afraid. Join me to talk about sex without shame."

And people are doing just that. The show is gaining in popularity throughout the Middle East. So much so that Kotb just signed with a new production company and plans to push the sexual envelope even further in her discussions.

For the moment her main advice for married couples: Have more sex.

"You have nowhere else to get your sexuality but from your spouse. It's the only source available, so it's very important."

And for the men she has some blunt advice: "You have to have foreplay with your wife and you have to have sex with her frequently, not just when you want to."

Surgical dreams to sexologist
Growing up, Kotb desperately wanted to be a surgeon. But years later, when she started a family after medical school and wanted more time with her daughters, she decided to change paths.

"Leaving surgery felt like falling from a very high point to a low point. I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm going to end up just doing something less exciting.' I wanted to be productive."

It was while making that decision, that Kotb was writing a dissertation on sexual assaults. For the study, she needed to discuss normal sexual behavior and suddenly realized she had no idea where to start.

"I thought, 'Oh my God, me -- a medical doctor who has a masters; is working on a Ph.D. -- doesn't know anything about this.' How did all these people I was reading know about sexuality?"

So she started researching while wondering why her part of the world was so averse to talking about sex. It was something Kotb wanted to change and she found a way in the Quran: a passage that discusses sex between husband and wife.

The passage reads: "Your wives are as a tilth [land or soil to be cultivated] unto you; so approach your tilth when or how ye will; but do some good act for your souls beforehand; and fear Allah."

That verse, she says, makes it known that sex shouldn't just happen when the husband wants but that the wives have rights too.

"I was so proud of my religion when I saw that. My religion was advanced enough to talk about women's rights in sexuality how many years before modern science did?"

From that moment, there was no turning back. -------- "

SeaBird

I never heard her name before, never heard about her TV Talk Show Program before,

CNN.Com exaggerating? Most Probably it does.

Several other similar talk show programs whether through the radio or TV were aired before this one,

Meaning, it is not unprecedented program as CNN.Com thinks.

Quote: Quote: " And for the men she has some blunt advice: "You have to have foreplay with your wife and you have to have sex with her frequently, not just when you want to."

Most probably she didn't read the Sonna books that are available in most of the Egyptians homes, of course in the homes of the educated/literate Egyptians. I read in the Sonna Books The advice of our Prophet on How to make love to our women:
Saying in a direct speach:

The Prophet (PBUH) advises that Kissing is very important before doing any other thing, sucking the tounge should make the woman very excited, be gentle and cress your woman as much as she needs to.

In Every Sonna Book, Reference, there is a chapter on the Advices of the Prophet (PBUH) on How to Make Love to your Wife.

The Social Inhibitions towards Sex is something and what the Religion Teaches is something else.

Dr Kotb:

You are playing a very manipulating game to thave the attention of the Western Media by focusing on the Religion. You provided a mockery material about those who are awaiting for anything to DeValue Islam.
or otherwise, they played with your words/interview.

SeaBird · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 696 Location: Alexandrea, EGYPT

Coincidently, after posting here
checking my email,
I found this circulated/forwarded message, with a title : Satisfying a Woman!

Who sent this message?

A Woman Gynacologist, her name is Omnia_Refaat.

What she wrote in her Forwarded messaaage:

" helwa awy and real , u cant satisfy a lady , but also the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

unfortunately, the original text was an attachment that refused to get opened.

SeaBird · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 696 Location: Alexandrea, EGYPT

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By a staff reporter
ZAYED University's Students Council and Clubs organised celebrations on the occasion of the 31st UAE National Day at its Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. The celebrations included several activities for students, their families as also the faculty members and staff.

Omnia Refaat, Students Activities Coordinator, said "both the Abu Dhabi's Students Council and Creativity Club organised lectures including poetry recitals and the students concentrated on the role of the National Day in the life of the UAE locals. A power point presentation about the development of UAE's past and present under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was made by the students. Poster displays about the past and present of UAE were also organised. "

The above is all I got when I searched Google for Omnia Refaat!

SeaBird · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 696 Location: Alexandrea, EGYPT

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SeaBird · Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 696 Location: Alexandrea, EGYPT

From: Dr Heba Kotb's Home Page:

Despite that sexual relationship is highly secret and highly recommended religiously (so long as it is inside marriage-bond ), it was for a long long time that just mentioning sex was considered shameful and even sinful; this resulted in nothing but considerable lost concerning this issue.

Here comes the role of professionals in promoting or restoring sexual health, and from the clarification of this role, come the recommendations to attain maximal pleasure from that highly valuable gift of God; that's SEX.
There are three basic elements for better sexual life and health:

A capacity to enjoy and control sexual behavior in accordance with a social and personal ethic

Freedom from fear, shame, guilt, false beliefs, and other psychological factors inhibiting sexual response and impairing sexual relationships

Freedom from organic disorders, diseases, and deficiencies that interfere with sexual functions.

It is to be known that magnificent sexual life is a completely attainable goal for just cbout everyone. Sex classes are designed to help everyone enhance his/her communication and love-making by telling some specific sexual techniques and knowledge to reach complete sexual satisfaction. Sex classes allover the world has helped thousands of couples improve their love lives and build happier marriages.

Actually, the problem is bigger for women; the vast majority of whom do not have satisfying sex lives. Women want sexual fulfillment but are sometimes unsure about how to express their needs or improve their sex lives. This also promotes a climate of honesty, caring and awareness that deepens the connection between men and women.

Explorer the eighth · Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Posts: 818 Location: England

SeaBird wrote: From: Dr Heba Kotb's Home Page:

Despite that sexual relationship is highly secret and highly recommended religiously (so long as it is inside marriage-bond ), it was for a long long time that just mentioning sex was considered shameful and even sinful; this resulted in nothing but considerable lost concerning this issue.

Here comes the role of professionals in promoting or restoring sexual health, and from the clarification of this role, come the recommendations to attain maximal pleasure from that highly valuable gift of God; that's SEX.
There are three basic elements for better sexual life and health:

A capacity to enjoy and control sexual behavior in accordance with a social and personal ethic

Freedom from fear, shame, guilt, false beliefs, and other psychological factors inhibiting sexual response and impairing sexual relationships

Freedom from organic disorders, diseases, and deficiencies that interfere with sexual functions.

It is to be known that magnificent sexual life is a completely attainable goal for just cbout everyone. Sex classes are designed to help everyone enhance his/her communication and love-making by telling some specific sexual techniques and knowledge to reach complete sexual satisfaction. Sex classes allover the world has helped thousands of couples improve their love lives and build happier marriages.

Actually, the problem is bigger for women; the vast majority of whom do not have satisfying sex lives. Women want sexual fulfillment but are sometimes unsure about how to express their needs or improve their sex lives. This also promotes a climate of honesty, caring and awareness that deepens the connection between men and women.

It must improve the closeness of the married couple to be able to be open about sexual matters and to try and understand each other's needs and desires. Most people in the world must find it very difficult to talk about anything sexual, at least in a constructive way.

kamar · Joined: 24 Apr 2004 Posts: 10597

I have no time for to read all links SB posted but I have a question....

what say that woman about Reconstructive hymen surgery ? :roll: :roll: :roll:

http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5719

Winky · Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Posts: 4586

8) I had read on the web about this docter quite a while ago and
tonight I saw this clip of the interview with Dr Heba Kotb on CNN
she said that about 95 % of Egyptians are ignorant of sex! :roll:
She means the sensual part of sex, I guess most people will know how to procreate :)
Anyway she should know she is aparently fully booked 3 months in advance ! :shock:

Quote: It must improve the closeness of the married couple to be able to be open about sexual matters and to try and understand each other's needs and desires. Most people in the world must find it very difficult to talk about anything sexual, at least in a constructive way.

Explorer :?: difficult to talk about it in a constructive way ?

:) Not if you love and trust eachother then you can speak about anything as long as its done sensitively

Nowadays you have so many magazines instructing /advising you about sex
One very well known and freely for sale in Cairo
(I have seen it on the stands along the roads)
is this one :wink:

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/