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Questions about sexuality answered by therapists Growing up sexual London, Ont. sex therapists Beryl and a public meeting in Midland last week Noam Chernick advise people who 'to listen to, and ask questions of, the bring them their marital and séxual Chernicks. problems. Nearly 200 people attended by KATY AUSTIN Homosexuality and masturbation are not necessarily wrong or bad, said two sex therapists speaking in Midland last Tuesday night. What matters more is that the in- » dividual: has a clear understanding of his own sexuality, that he is happy with it, and that he respects the sexuality which others choose for themselves. At the invitation of the Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre's Volunteer Association, Drs. Beryl and Noam Chernick spoke to almost 200 parents, teens and _ teachers gathered in the Highland Inn. "Growing Up Sexual' was the theme of the talk given by the London, Ont.- based team, who specialize in helping people with marital and sexual problems. Through conversation between themselves, which slipped easily into humourous role-playing skits, the Chernicks put their audience at ease during discussion of delicate topics such as masturbation, "Playing Doctor", delayed puberty, teenage in- tercourse, premature ejaculation and birth control. They stressed the importance of treating sexuality in people of all ages as a normal and healthy part of life, no more and no less im- portant than the emotional, spiritual, and physical sides. When asked his opinion on children viewing explicit sex on television, Noam Chernick replied that he is far more concerned with violence on the tube. "Where Good Times Begin & Great Times continue" & eDaily Lunch Specials e@Buffalo style Chicken Wings eHomemade Soups eBBQ Ribs eFinger Foods aSNteaks 506 Dominion Ave. Midland 526-9990 SPECIAL HOURS FOR Good Friday -- 4p.m. - 11 p.m. Business Hours: Mon-Wed 44 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 midnight Fri 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.- 12 midnight eD SS a Yes, we can reserve you a table 256 King St., Midland 526-8520 Full breakfast served from 5:30 a.m. Mon. to Sat. We specialize in lunches! Homemade Soups & Sandwiches Quiche, Crepes, Lasagna, Turkey Pie Daily Specials & Yummy Desserts Treat a friend to lunch or how about a Gift Certificate! Catering available for business lunches, receptions or individual items e VAOUSO@lOADPeBwoOUWse We make everything but the bread SSO Sqgse (RICO ONLOAD BIDS OCVO 2ass 262 M.J.s King St., HEALTH FOOD Midland CENTRE 9526-4521 e Mennonite Products e Vitamins e Certified Iridology e¢ Natural Bulk (by appointment) Foods e Nature Sunshine e Diabetic Foods Herbs 2 % Cd ry Great Gift Ideassaemy Easter Cand a a wm y . a Tuna checord: YI Smiles & Chuckles 4 g _- Rowntree, Lowney Cosmetics & 4a Fragrances Health & Beauty i RELIABLE TAXI Our name says it all... 513 Dominion Midland 526-5434 ' Carleton fog Easter s@rPhoto Center Remember: film & flash cubes & fARCADE Mclli rip mi liicts cD 286 King St. """SSecsou4 Midland, Ont. Page 12, Tuesday, March 25, 1986