Soul Virgins: Redefining Single Sexuality Paperback – June 20, 2012

This book contains some really refreshing and new approach to singleness and sexuality. Thank you for all the work to out this resource together

Not often do we figure out the why to virginity or one step further, reclaiming purity. For all the people I have talked to from a lot of walks of life, no one has yet to say that parents really painted a picture for purity that was compelling. Mr. Rosenau does that and does that well! It filled in the gaps between society and the church. This is an easy read, interesting and I think, an important read for anyone wanting a why or a desire for restoration. It is never too late to explore values and desire.

Ok, the name makes me cringe so much. Don't get me wrong, I get what they were going for. But the name. UGH THE NAME. (I've been told it's supposed to get changed when they update it?). Anyways. Do.Not.Let. the name turn you off. When I saw it was on my list of books to read for my Human sexuality class I did literally cringe because of the name. But reading it completely changed my mind.This book is legit good. Everything the Church (as an institution) hasn't gotten quite right, this book takes and address in such a wonderful way. I know is for 'singles' but I think every married couple should read it too because it gets some really good foundation principles for healthy relationships set down, that many married couples missed because the Church (institution) has failed to really address.I can not keep track of how many teens, parent, teachers, singles, married people I have recommended this book too. 99.9% stamp of approval. Change the name and it's 100%.

Great book. I spent 12 years as a Pastor of single adults and this was a book that I recommended more than any. Now, I'm speaking at single adult events and give away a couple of them at every event. GREAT book - GREAT resource for people that want to live a life of purity before God as a single adult.

I read this book for my premarital class. It is an interesting book. This book talks about setting up boundaries in each stage of your relationship. The authors are clear on what the Bible says about sex before marriage, but states each individual couple has to determine other behaviors in their relationship on their own. I like the thought the authors gave about going through premarital counseling before announcing the engagement and sending out wedding invitations. There are some good questions to discuss with your future spouse before the wedding day. After reading this book I bought the authors book on sex for newlyweds...placed order today.

It has given me so many good perspective to teach my kiddos. The wording on everything is so helpful. It is a very validating work as well.

In short: there are better books on this subject out there. There were some bright spots (eg, encouragement to take personal responsibility for interpreting God's will on subjects like masturabtion), but most of the book was merely ok, with some significantly concerning bits sprinkled in.When they say "redefining," they really mean it. I think the authors got in their own way by trying to redefine terms contrary to the way people generally use them (leading to really uncomfortable references to sexual relationships with family members - eek!) and coining new terms and then discussing how to handle the phenomena they've described as though they exist outside of the book (ie, you'd really need your partner to read the book and buy in to put some things into practice).Oy, and then the book warns about the disastrous potential results of suppressing one's sexuality before marriage using an example of a couple that stopped having sex, then married and discovered they couldn't "turn it back on." If there was a valuable nugget in there, it wasn't sufficiently explained. Instead, the reader is left wondering if adhering to God's way for sex will lead to a tragic marriage. Ironically, this is of course the complete opposite of the book's intent.

Doug Rosenau gives us some real understanding of appropriate Christian sexual behavior in singleness. He is no prude! Doug leads the reader from the position of sexuality in group encounters with mixed singles, to "coupling", as singles find themselves attracted to a possible mate, to "coventanting", where commitment and loss of virginity are supposed to be the norm. This book is especially important for Christian singles who find themselves to be "endlessly" single, giving them encouragement and understanding of their sexuality in this season of life.

Worth reading if you are seeking wisdom in this department. It didn't take long to read but it was well written and engaging.

I would recommend this book first to Single Christians, as an affirming and insightful look at sexuality. Then I would recommend this book to married Christians, especially to those who may have found Christ after marriage or who have not explored the concept of soul virginity before.