Penthouse Forum April 1979

3 FORUM THIS MONTH
6 FORUM INTERNATIONAL
The latest on medicine, psychology, and sexuality around the world.
12 THE MOON
How the Moon influences your needs, your wants, your sex drive. By Mary Byrnes.
18 BACKACHE
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. Here's what to do about it. By Maryann Napoli and Yvonne Kelly.
22 20 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR RELATIONSHIP ALIVE AND WELL ... AND EXCITING
The fine art of love. 20 ingenious ways to rekindle that old flame. By Judith Bennett.
25 HOW TO CURE PREMATURE EJACULATION
Exercises to increase your "staying power." You can practice them alone or—even better—with your partner. By Pauline Abrams.
29 A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR
The key to the good life. How laughter improves your chances for happiness, success and love. By Hy Freedman.
32 NUTRITION
The great debate: Are "natural" vitamins better than man-made? By Nick Bosco.
34 MY (SEX) LIFE BEGAN AT 40
The candid confessions of a late-bloomer, who discovers romance and breathtaking sexuality in the arms of a younger man. By Shirley Roberts.
40 PAMPERING YOUR PROSTATE
Too many men suffer needlessly from prostate trouble. Here's how to avoid it. By Ingeborg Frank.
44 SWINGING WITHOUT YOUR WIFE
What to do if you want to swing ... and your mate doesn't. One man's solution. By Rob Stevans
51 HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
The newest treatment for the discomfort of menopause cuts the risk of .. cancer. By Anne Hooper
54 PROSTITUTION
Should this so-called "victimless" crime be decriminalized? Many people, including the girls on the street, think it's about time. By Richard Milner.
60 GAY LIFE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Sexual politics San Francisco style: Is the city on the verge of an anti-gay backlash? By David Sheff.
66 DISCO MANIA
Saturday night fever every night of the week. By Rose Hartman.
71 MISTRESS MICKEY
In a special interview, a dominatrix reveals her secrets. By R.Y. Eagle.
76 BETWEEN THE COVERS
Reviewing the best of the new books. By Frank Fortunato.
78 OPEN FORUM
Your experiences, hopes and interests.
108 SEXUAL ETIQUETTE
Your guide to the manners of sex.
112 FORUM ADVISER
Your most intimate questions answered.