Sex and sexuality: advice, topics and issues Books

Book SynopsisSpice up your sex life with this ultimate guide to exciting, erotic and even acrobatic sex positions, with one position for every day of the year.

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Book SynopsisThat dawning realisation: wait a hot minute, I think I like girls. But what comes next? If you''re considering dating women for the first time, it can feel like stepping into a swirling vortex of confusion and excitement. Where''s the roadmap? How do you find your community? The internet is a black hole of advice, and you just wish you could hear from someone who gets it - who can help you navigate it in a healthy way.Enter Rosie. She''s been through it: the confusion, the chaos, the internal ''What the heck is going on?'' moments, but also the beauty in all that mess. In this book, Rosie pulls from her own experiences and the stories of other women to give you candid, heartfelt wisdom on what it''s like to explore your sexuality. Plus, she tosses in some soul-soothing exercises to help you feel confident while you figure it all out.From those first heart-racing girl crushes to coming out (on your own terms), navigating the dating world, building relationships and finding real community, Rosie''s here to walk you through it. I Think I Like Girls is a story of growth, healing and transformation that''ll have you feeling empowered and on the road to exploration in no time.

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Book SynopsisWhen Love Goes South is a guide that will teach you how to navigate relational conflict and challenges with game-changing results.People don't often work on their relationships when they are flying high. But when love gets tough, they reach out. Help, however, isn’t always readily accessible. That's where When Love Goes South steps in.This pocket-sized guide is the relationship counselling session that many people need, but never quite get to, covering a wide range of relationships, from marriage to families to colleagues to the rude salesperson that just shut you down.The natural sequel to Emma's book How to Have Meaningful Relationships, When Love Goes South will create a new paradigm of relating, offering the reward of getting safely and successfully to the other side of pain and challenge.

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Book SynopsisWhat if the secret to out-of-this-world sex was written in the stars? Uncover your perfect positions, playmates and pleasures with this celestial guide to sexuality The phenomenal power of the zodiac can enhance many areas of your life, and that includes the bedroom. Whether you''re searching for toe-tingling new positions or a passionate partner who''ll broaden your horizons, astrology can guide you towards the perfect intimate experience for your specific needs. Inspired by the ancient Indian text itself, The Zodiac Kama Sutra is a pocket-sized guide to having the best sex according to your astrological sign. Inside you will find:- An introduction to the 12 signs of the zodiac and the meanings of the sun, rising and moon signs- An overview of each sign''s unique sexual desires, appetites and compatibilities- Tantalizing tips and positions that align with each sign''s individual personality traits So whether you''re a lustful

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Book SynopsisNancy Friday, best-selling author of feminist and erotic literature, psychoanalyst and socio-sexual historian, has been the leading witer on women's and men's sexual fantasies since the publication of her first best-selling erotic book, My Secret Garden. She lives in Key West, Florida, and in Connecticut.

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Eastern tradition of tantra teaches that sex involves the mind and spirit as well as the body. This sensitive yet reassuringly explicit book, with 120 photographs, will help you unlock the magic of tantrism and show how today's couples can use its teachings to attain new levels of sexual bliss and emotional intimacy.

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Book SynopsisExplores the full spectrum of sexual beliefs, practices, and identities. Exploring sexual customs, beliefs, practices, and identities from a wide variety of perspectives, Dr. Miller shares his fascinating interviews with 20 experts ranging from clinical psychologists and researchers to sex workers and polyamory educators. We learn from sex therapists, relationship experts, and tantric sex teachers, such as Dr. Lonnie Barbach, Dr. Stella Resnick, Katherine Rowland, and Diana Richardson, about the importance of communication, how to keep sensuality alive, and how to generate fulfilling and sustainable intimacy in relationships. Looking at sexual identity and non-monogamy, we hear from Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams on sexual identification and gender fluidity, Sumati Sparks on open relationships and polyamory, Janet Hardy, author of The Ethical Slut, on sexual freedom, and Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens on the possibilities of ecosexuality. Revealing the inner workings of the sex industry, we hear from current and former escorts and sex workers on the stigmas and dangers of sex work and the need to decriminalize it, including Norma Jean Almadovar, former LA policewoman and current president of the prostitute’s union Coyote. Dr. Ogi Ogas, author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts, speaks about using data science and computational neuroscience to uncover true statistics about our sexual desires. We hear from Paulita Pappel on porn as a mirror for society, Faith Jones on escaping a sex cult, Maeve Moon on recovering from sexual trauma, and Dr. Laura McGuire about the broad impact of teaching consent. Validating the extraordinary range and diversity of our sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the author gathers voices that help us free our sexuality from the past, accept our natural urge for physical pleasure, and open us up to sexuality as a power for health, healing, and happiness.

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Book Synopsis'Sexuality delivers the goods, making the history and theory of sexuality downright sexy ... I learned more in one session with this book than I've figured out in a lifetime.' Christine Burns MBE, author of Trans BritainThey're back! Writer Meg-John Barker and artist Jules Scheele once again team up in this cheeky and informative comic-book follow-up to Queer and Gender. Sex is everywhere. It's in the stories we love - and the stories we fear. It defines who we are and our place in society ... at least we're told it ought to.Sex and sexuality can seem like a house of horrors, full of monsters and potential pitfalls. We often live with fear, shame and frustration when it comes to our own sexuality, and with judgement when it comes to others'. Sex advice manuals, debates over sex work and stories of sexual "dysfunction" only add to our anxiety.With compassion, humour, erudition and a touch of the erotic, Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele shine a light through the darkness and unmask the monsters.'The art introduces a set of reoccurring characters, tongue-in-cheek references to the Scooby-Doo gang, who journey through a haunted house confronting and unmasking the villains: patriarchy, white supremacy, ableism, and capitalism personified ... The sum: accessible, compassionate reading for readers wanting to think more deeply about sex, society, and how they intersect.' Publishers WeeklyTrade ReviewDon't be a snob about the graphic format, Sexuality delivers the goods, making the history and theory of sexuality downright sexy. Following the fact-packed formula of the previous books on Queer and Gender I learned more in one session with this book than I've figured out in a lifetime. -- Christine Burns MBE, author of Trans Britain:Our Journey from the ShadowsA whistle-stop tour of our understanding of human sexuality through history, from the power dynamics of sodomy in the ancient world via the centuries-old stereotype of feminine passivity to scientific studies by the likes of Freud and Kinsey, indicates sexuality's shifting nature ... an erudite, eye-opening primer on our "fluid and ever unfolding" identities. -- Foreword ReviewsThe art introduces a set of reoccurring characters, tongue-in-cheek references to the Scooby-Doo gang, who journey through a haunted house confronting and unmasking the villains: patriarchy, white supremacy, ableism, and capitalism personified ... The sum: accessible, compassionate reading for readers wanting to think more deeply about sex, society, and how they intersect. -- Publishers WeeklyA very informative and inclusive look at sexuality throughout history. ... This is a must have for teens and up. The way sex and sexuality is discussed in this graphic novel is a good baseline for how sex-ed and discussions about these topics should be handled. I will absolutely be adding this to my library's collection as well as my own personal bookshelf. -- Gabriel Jayroe, Peabody Institute LibraryThe latest offering from Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele is just as fantastic as their first book: Queer: A Graphic History. Full of quotes from experts and wonderful illustrations, I cannot recommend this book enough. -- Annie Carl, The Neverending Bookshop

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Book SynopsisHow do we experience attraction?What does love mean to us?When did you realise you were ace?This is the ace community in their own words. Drawing upon interviews with a wide range of people across the asexual spectrum, Eris Young is here to take you on an empowering, enriching journey through the rich multitudes of asexual life. With chapters spanning everything from dating, relationships and sex, to mental and emotional health, family, community and joy, the inspirational stories and personal experiences within these pages speak to aces living and loving in unique ways. Find support amongst the diverse narratives of aces sex-repulsed and sex-favourable, alongside voices exploring what it means to be black and ace, to be queer and ace, or ace and multi-partnered - and use it as a springboard for your own ace growth. Do you see a story like your own?Trade Review'Ace Voices' is a superb introduction to all things asexual and aromantic. It's an absolute invaluable resource for a-spectrum people, for the people in our lives, and for anyone looking to reflect on the impact that restrictive cultural sex and relationship norms have on everyone.Eschewing outdated narratives of 'lack', and attending to intersections with race, gender, and disability, Young reframes ace and aro experiences as sources of joy and celebration and as leading to relationships and communities founded on mutual trust, open communication, and respect for boundaries - something we could all benefit hugely from. -- Meg-John Barker, author of How to Understand Your SexualityCapturing the highest of highs and lowest of lows, Ace Voices is a wonderfully realistic look at what it means to be aspec in a heteronormative world. -- Sarah Costello and Kayla Kaszyca, hosts of the Sounds Fake But Okay podcast and authors of Sounds Fake But Okay: An Asexual and Aromantic Perspective on Love, Relationships, Sex, and Pretty Much Anything ElseYoung weaves together a wonderfully thorough exploration of the a-spec community, striking a balance between the academic and very personal. This balance makes this book both accessible to those looking to learn about asexuality, and those already within the community looking to further understand themselves. A very thoughtful and refreshing read that seamlessly breaks down the complexity of the a-spec community. -- Rebecca Burgess, author of How To Be AceTable of Contents1. Visibility 2. Who are we? 3. Microlabels 4. When language isn't enough 5. Coming (and being) out6. A-spec and the LGBTQ+ identity 7. Intersectionality 8. Friendships and family 9. What is love? 10. Sex11. The future of relationships 12. Joy

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Book SynopsisSex scholarship has a long history in anthropology, from the studies of voyeuristic Victorian gentlemen ethnographers, to more recent analyses of gay sex, transsexualism, and the newly visible forms of contemporary sexuality in the West. The Anthropology of Sex draws on the comparative field research of anthropologists to examine the relationship between sex as identity, practice and experience. Sexual cultures vary enormously and, while often the topic of tabloid titillation, they are more rarely subjected to strict cultural analysis. The Anthropology of Sex is the first work to critically synthesise over a century of comparative expertise, knowledge and understanding of diverse sexual forms. - Explores sexuality from diversity to perversity and asks how diverse sexual practices are linked. - Probes the cultural and comparative context of contemporary sexual practice and belief. - Examines the shaping of sex by global and globalizing forces. The Anthropology of Sex will be key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in anthropology and related disciplines.Trade Review"This excellent book brings together cutting edge theory with a wide range of ethnographic evidence. It is a fascinating account of sexuality and all its many facets, raising issues of power, pleasure, taboo and more. An intriguing and engrossing read. - Heather Montgomery, Senior Lecturer in Childhood Studies, The Open University This volume not only brings sex - finally - into the centre of a discipline concerned with the different ways that people deal with the basics of human life, it is also a perfect combination of cross-cultural comparison and fieldwork examples at its best. - Dieter Haller, Chair for Social Anthropology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum"Table of ContentsPreface1. Sexual Advances2. Beautiful Bodies 3. Dancing Desires 4. Erotic Economies 5. Foreign Affairs 6. Forbidden Frontiers 7. Sex Crimes 8. Intimate Cultures References Index

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Book SynopsisPerfect for the bondage beginner or enthusiasts who want more practice or new ideas, this book will show you 52 bondage ties for many purposes and effects. Whether you're the top or bottom, dominant or submissive, male or female, this is an essential reference for your bedside table. Lord Mopheus will take you through the basics of BDSM, including the vocabulary, pop culture references, understanding types of participants, and the basics of kink culture. Once you've got that knot tied, you'll quickly learn about both Eastern and Western styles of knot-tying, and receive step-by-step guidance and full color photos so tying knots becomes quick, easy, and fun. This handy guide to bondage also covers safety considerations, how to communicate with your lover, and how to take bondage to the next level.

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Book SynopsisThis book makes the case for why the United States should embrace "gay reparations," or policies intended to make amends for a history of discrimination, stigmatization, and violence against the LGBT community. It contends that gay reparations are a moral imperative for bringing dignity to those whose human rights have been violated because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, for closing painful histories of state-sponsored victimization of LGBTpeople, and for reminding future generations of past struggles for LGBT equality. To make its case, the book examines how other Western democracies notorious for their oppression of homosexuals have implemented gay reparationsspecifically Spain, Britain, and Germany. Their collective experience showsthat although there is no universal approach to gay reparations, it is never too late for countries to seek to right past wrongs.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Stonewall Apology Chapter 2: Debating Gay Reparation Chapter 3: America's "Dark" LGBT History Chapter 4: Rehabilitation and Redemption in Spain Chapter 5: Atonement and Contrition in Great Britain Chapter 6: Compensation and Remembrance in Germany Chapter 7: The Politics of Gay Reparation

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Book SynopsisOver twenty years Wilhelm Reich, a psychologist and doctor of medicine, studied the relationship between the emotional, physiological and physical functions of biological energy. He saw the orgasm as the key to the body's energy metabolism, discovering that the biological emotions governing the psychic processes are themselves the immediate expression of strictly physical energy - which he named the cosmic orgone.Initially derided, Reich's theories are now seen as crucial to our understanding of ourselves and our fellow men. In appreciating why the orgasm brings a feeling of physical and emotional well-being, we can also gain insight into the physical and emotional ills that result from a thwarting of this bioenergetic function. Many researches into psychic energy believe that the aura recorded by Kirlian photography is nothing less than the manifestation of Reich's orgone energy.

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Book SynopsisIf the clitoris and penis are the same size on average, why is the word small in the definition of clitoris but strangely missing from the definition of penis? Sex probably doesn''t cause yeast infections? But racism probably does cause BV? Why is masturbating so awesome? How hairy are butt cracks . . . generally? Why is labiaplasty on a global astronomical rise? Does egg freezing really work? Should I stick an egg-shaped rock up there or nah?There is still a shocking lack of accurate, accessible information about pussies and many esteemed medical sources seem to contradict each other. Pussypedia solves that with extensive reviews of peer-reviewed science that address old myths, confusing inconsistencies, and the influence of gender narratives on scientific research--always in simple, joyful language. Through over 30 chapters, Pussypedia not only gives the reader information, but teaches them how to read science, how to consider information in its context, and how to accept what we don''t know rather than search for conclusions. It also weaves in personal anecdotes from the authors and their friends--sometimes funny, sometimes sad, often cringe-worthy, and always extremely personal--to do away with shame and encourage curiosity, exploration, and agency.A gift for your shy niece, your angsty teenager, your confused boyfriend, or yourself. Our generation''s Our Bodies, Ourselves, with a healthy dose of fun.

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Book SynopsisDoes eating sugar cause yeast infections? Does pubic hair have a function? Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen?Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex?What''s the truth about the HPV vaccine?So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it''s easy to be overwhelmed-whether it''s websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? Obstetrician Jen Gunter, an expert on women''s health-and the internet''s most popular go-to doc-comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a faTrade ReviewIn this incredibly interesting book, Dr Gunter takes readers on a factual and fun-filled journey explaining everything from reproductive health to vaginal steaming . . . This book debunks myths and helps to educate everyone on this very important body part. A must-read. * Women's Way *Covering everything from your reproductive system to the vaginal microbiome, Dr Gunter has created a genuinely compelling resource on the female anatomy that's a refreshing read. * The Scotsman *Dr Jennifer Gunter is the world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist. And she's on a mission to empower women with medical facts, taking on wellness gurus, old wives' tales, the patriarchy and jade eggs along the way. -- Eva Wiseman * The Guardian *In The Vagina Bible, Gunter tries to dismantle some of the common misconceptions about vaginal health, touching on everything from what kind of underwear women should be wearing (spoiler: whichever kind you want) and vaginoplasty. -- Olivia Petter * The Independent *Dr Jen Gunter deals in straight-talk, hard facts and medical science. -- Bridget Harrison * Daily Mail *Consider this book your no-nonsense 'vagenda'. * Stylist *The Vagina Bible aims to empower women with a source they can trust, spanning topics from painful sex to cosmetic vaginal surgery. * Huffington Post *Gunter has revived a conversation initiated by feminists in the 1960s and 1970s and that can only be a positive action for health. Long may it continue. * The Lancet *The Vagina Bible tells you everything you need to know about the vagina, from hygiene to menstruation, STIs and menopause. -- Courtney Pochin * Daily Mirror *Empowerment of women through accurate information about their own bodies is the 'vagenda' of ob-gyn and New York Times columnist Gunter's comprehensive, pseudoscience-bashing discussion of all things vaginal and vulvar . . . Gunter approachably, respectfully, and even playfully presents a huge amount of reproductive and sexual health education information to women, with the assurance that they can use it. * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *

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Book SynopsisA fantastic, funky and eye-catching book that tells you all you need to know about sex and exactly how to do it. It''s frank, explicit, easy-to-follow, funny and gives you all the answers to the questions you never dared ask your friends. Perfect for beginners and all those who want to spice up their sex life at any age. And an ideal gift for lovers. The chapters (eg Fantasies, Foreplay, Sex Myths) have sections geared specifically towards men and women plus there''s advice on relationship issues, building communication skills and real-life sex diaries.''Frank, forthright and at times hysterically funny ... the one sex manual you''ll want to read cover to cover'' - Pat Ingram, Editor-in-Chief Cosmopolitan (Australia)''Punchy and to the point... essential reading'' - Dr Jane Hall, sex therapistTrade ReviewFrank, forthright and at times hysterically funny... the one sex manual you'll want to read from cover to cover * Cosmopolitan *At last! Good, easy-to-read information about sex and reproduction for both men and women -- Dr Edith WeisbergPunchy and to the point... essential reading -- Dr Janet Hall, Sex TherapistWhat distinguishes Cox is at the heart of her appeal: the ability to talk about sex in a universal way * The Times *A brilliant book to get hold of if you're planning a night in with the girls * Woman's Own *

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Book SynopsisMany parents feel uncomfortable with the thought of having âthe talkâ with their children, especially teenagers. But what many people donât realise is how much of sexuality education has nothing to do with sex itself. In this book, Clinical Sexologist Anisa Varasteh teaches the foundations of a comprehensive sexuality education for children and teenagers and answers the most common questions young people have about sex and sexuality. Contrary to popular belief, talking about sex and sexuality does not make young people more prone to sexual experimentation. This book provides research-based evidence for how a comprehensive sexuality education is important for childrenâs safety, psychological and physical wellbeing. It identifies the barriers to having open conversations with children and teenagers, and outlines methods for how to overcome them. With a focus on skills, the book addresses the building blocks of sexuality education and how to develop an environment of mutual trusTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Foundations of Sexuality Education1. Why is talking about sexuality important?2. Why is talking about sex with children awkward and strategies to overcome this 3. Building the foundation for sexuality educationPart 2: Sexual Intelligence Skills4. Attachment Styles and Their Role in Adulthood Relationships5. Emotional Intelligence Skills6. A Strength-based Approach7. Value-based Decision Making8. Healthy BoundariesPart 3: Topics to talk about with children 9. Consent10. Provide a Balanced and Realistic View of Sex11. Pleasure12. Gender and Sexual Identity13. Body Image14. Age-based Tips for Conversation15. Identifying and Responding to Sexual Abuse in Children

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUNEverything you need to know to have the best sex according to your star sign.Next time you have sex, you''ll be seeing stars...Harness the power of the zodiac to guide you to pleasure that''s out of this world. From what sex positions will have you ascending, to the turn-ons that''ll make more than just the moon rise, as well sex toys, masturbation tips and more - this little book has big astrology energy.A cheeky hardback with foil on the cover corresponding to your sign''s element (earth, water, air or fire) and illustrations throughout - this is the perfect guide for out-of-this-world fun.It''s time to let your ruling planet show you how to rule the bedroom.

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Book SynopsisThe Body is Designed for Pleasure In a world where women are having sex they don’t want in order to please men they don’t much like; where men take more pleasure on internet sites than in their own lovers and the pressure is constantly on to be having great, “red hot” sex all the time – where even Caitlin Moran admits she baulks at using the word “masturbation” – this is essential reading. Beginning with a women’s workshop where she has to get completely naked, Isabel journeys on behalf of all women through the first international conference of clitoral stroking, is informed of eleven different forms of orgasm – ten of which she hasn’t had – and endures NHS Kegel exercises and mystical sensations with tantric masters. Irreverent yet open-minded, Sensation is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in. In the way that Cathy Rentzenbrink and Matt Haig have brought the conversations about bereavement and depression respectively into the open, Isobel Losada’s Sensation will do the same for sex, pleasure and relationships. “Nakedly frank and frankly nakedly necessary” – Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller “Candid, thought-provoking, sassy and very, very funny.” – Mick Brown, Daily Telegraph, on Isobel LosadaTrade Review"I have learnt from Isabel that we are not approaching sex in a very conscious and connected way. It’s very interesting to read a woman talking plainly and mechanically about sex. I want to learn this stuff."--Russell Brand"Sensation is Isabel Losada’s account of a year spent exploring the subject of female pleasure; part memoir, part guide, part manifesto for the the cause of more happiness and better relationships. In a happy blend of of informative and informal writing, Isabel has the knack of of presenting complex themes clearly and simply…. Sensation explores the gentle beauty of intimacy and pleasure in human relationships; it’s impossible not to be entertained, educated, amused and inspired." --The Amorist."Let’s talk about sex. No, not that kind of sex. Not the kind of Christian Grey, multi-positioning screaming sex with props that ‘everyone else’ is apparently having. Let’s talk instead about the much more important, deeply nourishing, ‘normal’ sex we could ALL be having if we brought more honesty to the bedside table."This kind of sex conversation is the point of Isabel Losada’s new book, “Sensation: Adventures in Sex, Love and Laughter.” Losada leaves no stone unturned - or should I say unturned-on? Nakedly frank and frankly nakedly necessary." --Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisLove is one of the most complex and confusing emotions in the human experience. It consumes so much of our lives and yet we don’t truly understand it – what it is on a biological, chemical and evolutionary level. This book takes you on a fascinating journey to explore the science of love, looking closely at the interplay between genes, hormones, emotions and relationships. Discover everything you need to know about why you are attracted to certain people, the brain’s role in your emotions, how to pick “the one” and how to preserve that love over time. Learn how to have better, healthier and more loving relationships by understanding the inner workings of love in your body.

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Book SynopsisIf you've picked up this book, the chances are you have some doubts about your Happiness 101 assignment sheet. True love; candlelit dinners; 2.1 children; joint bank accounts - The One? It might make you want to a run a mile - or you might just have a few big questions. Aromanticism is defined as experiencing little to no romantic attraction to others. Sam Rendle, onetime aromantic asexual, sometime aroaceflux, and present-day label unspecified, knows a thing or two about the aro spectrum - and she has some answers for you.You'll explore what aromanticism is, how aromantic people form relationships, how to know if you're aromantic and deal with internalised shame and societal stigma. With a history of aromantic representation, guidance on queerplatonic relationships, and testimony from your worldwide aro family - this is the affirmatory aro companion to have in your back pocket.Trade ReviewFriendly, funny, accessible and wholly necessary. Full of sound advice and much needed affirmation of aro life, this book is an antidote to loneliness' -- Eris Young, author of Ace Voices and They/Them/TheirExploring the aromantic experience with a warm, empowering spirit, Rendle shows us the beauty and breadth of being aro. I'm so glad this book exists. -- Cody Daigle-Orians, asexual writer, educator and advocate

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Book SynopsisFew things are as fundamental to human happiness as sex, and few writers are as entertaining about the subject as Mary Roach.Can a woman think herself to orgasm?Is your penis three inches longer than you think?Why doesn't Viagra help women - or, for that matter, pandas?Does orgasm boost fertility? Or cure hiccups?The study of sexual physiology - what happens, and why, and how to make it happen better - has been taking place behind closed doors for hundreds of years. In this fascinating and funny book, Mary Roach steps inside laboratories, brothels, pig farms, sex-toy R&D labs - even Alfred Kinsey's attic - to tell us everything we wanted to know about sex, and more we'd never even thought to ask.Trade ReviewIn this terrifically witty, hugely engaging study of the way we love, Mary Roach does meet some real oddballs, and on almost every page she tells you something to make you gasp aloud or snort with laughter -- Toby Clements * * Telegraph * *Roach certainly gets full marks for unflinching commitment to the job in hand . . . Bonk contains everything you ever wanted to know about the science of sex but were too afraid to ask. -- PD Smith * * Saturday Guardian Review * *Roach puts her quick wit to good service in this entertaining romp through sex research. Her unshockability is contagious, and ultimately reassuring. -- Gail Vines * * Independent * *When Mary Roach is seized by a subject, there is no stopping her: she is full-on, hands-on, and her lab coat is unbuttoned. -- Iain Finlayson * * The Times * *A bold, tenacious and insatiable reporter, Roach . . . could make an earthworm evisceration riveting and a hemispherectomy seem downright jolly. * * Scotsman * *Eye-opening . . . compelling stuff. -- Tom Boncza Tomaszewski * * Independent On Sunday * *Bonkers, but brilliant. * * Easy Living * *The pithiest, wittiest writer on the subject since Woody Allen * * Saga * *Hair-raising in parts, hilarious in others. -- Katie Law * * Evening Standard * *Roach marries enthusiasm and curiosity with unflagging humour while she intrepidly braves the "lurching tango of acadame and popular culture", rising to a passionate and playful, if not wholly penetrating, climax. -- Anita Sethi * * Independent on Sunday * *

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Book SynopsisTruth or Dare flirts with fate in the second installment in a new series of sex decks that brings fun to the bedroom with the flip of a coin. This is the second deck in Union Square & Co.'s sex deck series by one of UK's leading dating and sex columnists. Take turns tossing the customized coin and get either Heads (Truth) or Tails (Dare). The Heads cards relate to spoken tasks, like describing a fantasy or revealing a secret desire; the Tails cards are purely physical. With 52 cards and four-color, original illustrations, and a customized plastic coin, this deck is guaranteed to ignite the passion needed for sexy play.  

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Book SynopsisShares the unique adventures of a true Tantric pioneer

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Book SynopsisNancy Friday''s sexually and socially empowering international bestsellers My Secret Garden and Forbidden Flowers revealed that women possess erotic imaginations at least as inventive and powerful as those of men. Women on Top looks at a new generation of women and asks: what are women''s sexual fantasies today? How have they responded to the changes brought about by feminism, and the sexual freedom it provided? In a world wallpapered with erotic images, but which still denies them full sexual freedom, women are more determined than ever that they''ll be ''nice girls'' no longer. Explicit, iconoclastic, often shocking, these erotic stories - angry, lustful, tender and dark - blow apart the old social and sexual taboos. Nothing is forbidden.

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Book Synopsis3, 2, 1... inhale, deep. From the Victorian infirmary and the sex clubs of the 1970s, poppers vapour has released the queer potential inside us all. This is the intriguing story of how poppers wafted out of the lab and into gay bars, corner shops, bedrooms and porn supercuts. Blending historical research with wry observation, Adam Zmith explores the cultural forces and improbable connections behind the power of poppers. What emerges is not just a history of pub raids, viral panics and pecs the size of dinner plates. It is a collection of fresh and provocative ideas about identity, sex, utopia, capitalism, law, freedom and the bodies that we use to experience the world. In Deep Sniff, what starts as a thoughtful enquiry into poppers becomes a manifesto for pleasure.Trade Review"A pharmacornucopia of sensory pleasures, Adam Zmith’s Deep Sniff is an entire queer curriculum opened up by poppers.""Absorbing, riotous, keenly-researched and utterly celebratory, Deep Sniff is exactly the kind of queer history we need right now! Through the heady prism of poppers, Zmith explores the queer body with such curiosity and nuance – and explodes just how very political and ongoing the search for autonomous pleasure really is."“A fascinating, joyful social and personal history of an underrated drug. Zmith manages to capture not just the intriguing story of poppers and their role in queer life, but also something of their ineffable chemical pleasure.”“Adam Zmith's Deep Sniff is a fascinating dive into the history of a common, yet rarely remarked upon part of gay male life in the late 20th and early 20th century: poppers. Deftly intermingling history, personal experience, and cultural commentary, Deep Sniff is a remarkable addition to queer history.”“A book on poppers and its dilated pleasures is long-overdue. Knowledgeable and naughty, Deep Sniff is a giddy, unashamed rush that doesn’t need to be kept in the fridge after opening.”

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Book SynopsisUnravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues. Expert advice and real life examples give you the knowledge to reflect on your own sexuality, provide you with information on different types of relationship, and gives you the confidence to decide which type of relationship is right for you. Together with important information on sexual health, this book will help you to understand how to find and maintain a relationship of your choosing in a safe and enjoyable way. Exploring the often unspoken rules of sex and relationships, this book also covers often unaddressed topics, such as: · what sexual attraction looks and feels like · how to identify your own sexual identity and preferences (and how they may change) · what your rights are, and how to stay safe · having children, or choosing not to, the impact of this on relationships · how to recognise power imbalances within relationships, and what to doTrade ReviewAll too often in life and literature autistic people are cast as sexless, childlike beings. In fact, this could not be further from the truth. The Autism Spectrum Guide to Relationships and Sexuality addresses this by providing a highly useful guide for adults on the autism spectrum which focusses on practically everything related to relationships, dating and sex. I would have found this book particularly helpful when I was a young adult coming to terms with my gender identity and sexuality and starting to have my first experiences of sexual relationships.The book is completely free of any kind of judgement or moralising. It is respectful and inclusive of the various sexualities and gender differences that people have. The book includes detailed information on a number of topics which autistic adults will find useful, such as different types of sexuality, starting relationships, dating, sexual pleasure and ending relationships. The text is subtle and nuanced, providing information on some complex topics such as people whose sexuality changes over time and how that can impact on their partner. Few topics are left out so it really is a one-stop-shop for adults on the spectrum wanting to gather some useful strategies and understanding around the topic of relationships. -- From the foreword by Jeanette Purkis, autism advocate, public speaker and author of Finding a Different Kind of Normal and The Wonderful World of WorkThe Autism Spectrum Guide to Sexuality and Relationships is a solid guide...Powerful, easy-to-read and practical advice providing knowledge and strategies for people with autism. -- Ioannis Voskopoulos and Labrini Ioannou, PsychologistsTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Wenn Lawson. Foreword by Jeanette Purkis. Introduction. 1. Overview of Relationships and Sexuality. 2. Gender. 3. Types of Sexuality. 4. Types of Relationships. 5. Understanding Your Own Sexuality. 6. Understanding the Sexuality of Others. 7. Sexual Relationships. 8. Non-sexual Relationships. 9. Starting Sexual Relationships. 10. Sexual Relationships in Real Life. 11. Meeting Online and Transitioning to Real Life. 12. Ending Relationships. 13. Reasons Why You Should End Long-term Relationships. 14. Maintaining Long-term Relationships. 15. Sexual Activity and Sexual Pleasure. 16. Sexual Activity By Yourself. 17. Sexual Activity with Someone Else. 18. Having Children (Your Own and Others') and How this Affects Relationships. 19. Choosing Not to Have Children. 20. Physical and Mental Health and Relationships. 21. Physical and Mental Health and Sexual Activity. Summary.

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This bumper collection of well over one hundred first-person accounts of sexual experiences details the most daring and outrageous liaisons the contributors have ever had. Some will amuse you, some may cause a raised eyebrow, and some are downright outrageous, but each and every one is arousing. Categories have been deliberately avoided to seduce readers into each, fresh confession with an open mind, but whatever your kink, you will find it here. Whether you're into good old-fashioned spanking, bondage, solo, foursomes, watersports . . . you'll find it here. Stories include:'Sharing My Wife the Back Way', Martin, Hertfordshire'Getting the Job', Kitty, Los Angeles'College Reunion', Liza, Denver'Seducing My Daughter's Girlfriend' Isabelle, Chicago'You Have the Right to Remain Silent', Kathleen, Liverpool

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about sex in the 21st century S-e-x isn't a bad three-letter wordbut many of us are afraid to talk about it. In this new edition of the fun and comprehensive guide to sex, you'll find out how to approach intimacy in a new way to get the most pleasure from a physical relationship. Written by the world's favorite expert on the topic, Dr. Ruth helps you explore the ins and outs of dating and commitment, talk about sex with partners, and consider any health and social issues you may encounter along the way. As well as giving you all you need to know about how to make your sex life happy, safe, and rewarding, this edition of Sex for Dummies has been updated to include discussions of recent changes and issues surrounding sexual topics such as transgender rights and the #metoo movement to provide a modern, 360-degree view of how our diverse sexualities impact and enrich the world around us. Whether experienced or not, getTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 4 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: Getting Ready for Sex 7 Chapter 1: So You Want to Know More about Sex 9 What is Sex, Anyway? 10 So Why Do We Have It? 10 Understanding the Ins and Outs of the Sexual Response Cycle 16 Partnering Up 18 Playing It Safe 20 Adjusting Over Time 20 Are You Ready to Get Busy? 21 Chapter 2: Tuning the Male Organ 23 The Penis: Inside and Out 23 Grasping the Basics of Your Testicles 31 The Prostate Gland 37 Chapter 3: Demystifying the Female Parts 39 Making Time for a Grand Tour 40 Translating All Those Latin Terms 41 The “Men” Words: Menstruation and Menopause 49 Breasts: Hanging in There 55 Chapter 4: Dating 59 Does Anybody Still Date? 60 Where Chemistry and Physics Mingle 60 Giving Romance a Chance to Bloom 61 Overcoming Loneliness and Getting Yourself in Dating Shape 62 A Road Map for the Dating Apps 63 The Thrill of the Chase, the Bummer of Rejection 65 Finding the Right Partner: Difficult, Yes; Impossible, No 67 If You’re North of the 29th Parallel 73 Practical Dating Tips for All Ages 75 Should You Have Sex On a First Date? 76 Chapter 5: Introducing Sex into a Relationship 77 Determining When the Time is Right 79 Safety First 82 Advice for Virgins 84 Advice for Those with Prior Experience 85 Chapter 6: Commitment and Marriage 89 Knowing That Love Isn’t Enough 90 Handling Children and Commitment 90 Putting Your Marriage First 91 Strengthening Your Marriage 91 Chapter 7: It’s All about Control: Contraception and Sex 97 Why Use Contraceptives? 98 Considering Your Birth Control Options 100 Facing Facts about Birth Control Myths 119 If Your Method Fails 122 Chapter 8: Growing Up Fast: The Challenges of the Teen Years 127 Being a Teenager in the 21st Century 128 Evolving into Adulthood 130 Dealing with Common Concerns 131 Protecting Your Privacy 141 Don’t Stop Here 142 Part 2: Doing It 143 Chapter 9: Foreplay: Revving Up Your Engines 145 Foreplay for Life 145 Linking the Emotional to the Physical 146 Setting the Stage 147 Getting Physical 149 Switching Gears: Engaging the Genitals 154 Moving on to the Main Event 159 Variety is the Spice of Foreplay 160 Chapter 10: Intercourse: Coming Together for the First Time 161 What’s the Rush? 162 Making Your First Time Special 163 The First Time for Women 167 The First Time for Men 170 The First Time All Over Again 171 Chapter 11: Changing Positions: Variations on a Theme 173 The Good Old Missionary Position 174 The Female-Superior Position 177 Taking Her from Behind 179 East Side, West Side, Side by Side 183 Lap Dancing 184 The Oceanic Position 185 Standing Up 186 Oral Sex: Using Your Mouth 187 Anal Sex: Handle with Care 188 Safe Sex: Playing Alone Together 189 Sex During and After Pregnancy: Orgasms are Okay, with Changes 189 Chapter 12: Going for the Big O 195 What is an Orgasm, Anyway? 195 Experiencing Orgasms: Differences for Men and Women 196 Achieving Orgasm: Let Me Count the Ways 199 Don’t Try — Let It Come You’ll Be Glad You Did 202 Putting on Your O-Face: Responding to the Orgasmic Experience 203 The Best Reason to Have an Orgasm 204 Chapter 13: Afterplay: Embracing the Moment 205 Understanding the Importance of Afterplay 206 Sharing the Moment 207 The Simplest of Techniques 209 Chapter 14: Spicing Up Your Sex Life 211 Using Variety to Add Some Va Va Va Voom to Your Sex Life 212 Expanding Your Toy Chest 214 What If You’re Just Never in the Mood? 217 Part 3: Different Strokes 219 Chapter 15: Enjoying Oral Sex 221 Overcoming Your Inhibitions 222 Leaving Him Breathless: What Men Like 223 Making Her Toes Curl: What Women Like 225 Dealing with Some Delicate Details 227 Assuming the Position 229 Addressing the Safety Issue 230 Chapter 16: Savoring Solo Play and Fantasy 233 Exploring the Mythology of Masturbation 233 Avoiding Too Much of a Good Thing 235 Masturbation: Good for All Ages 236 Masturbation Education 239 Fantasy: It’s All in Your Head 244 Chapter 17: Keeping Up with Cybersex and Other Hot Stuff 247 Eyes Wide Open: A Word of Caution 247 Cybersex: Sights for Mature Minds 248 Sex and the Telephone: Aural Sex 254 Sex and the Radio: It’s All Talk 255 Sex and Television: A Different Meaning of Boob Tube 256 Pulp Nonfiction 257 Sex with Multiple Partners: Where Do All of These Body Parts Go? 258 Chapter 18: Celebrating Same-Sex Relationships 261 Considering Sexual Identity 261 Determining Your Orientation: What Turns You On 266 Revealing Your Sexual Identity 266 Sexual Practices among Gay Men 271 Sexual Expression between Lesbians 272 Marriage between Same-Sex Partners 274 Chapter 19: Conquering the Challenges of Mature Sex 275 Female Changes: Tackling Menopause 276 Male Changes: Not All the Same 277 A benefit of aging: No more premature ejaculation 280 The Psychological Pluses and Minuses 280 Chapter 20: Thriving Sexually with Illness or Disability 283 We are All Sexual Beings 284 Sex When You’re Physically Disabled 284 Sex After You’ve Had a Heart Attack 288 When Disabilities Arise Later in Life 290 Sex When You Have Diabetes 291 Sex and People Who are Mentally Disabled or Ill 293 Sex and People Who are Living in a Long-Term Care Facility 295 Uncompromising Compromised Sex 296 Part 4: Having a Healthy Sex Life 297 Chapter 21: What You Can Catch and How to Prevent It 299 STDs: Battle Scars No One Wants after a Night of Sex 300 Let’s Get Serious 312 Chapter 22: Erectile Dysfunction and Other Male Sexual Problems 321 Premature Ejaculation 322 Erectile Dysfunction 328 Delayed Ejaculation 338 Priapism — The Case of the Permanent Erection 339 The Bent Penis 339 Lack of Desire 341 Chapter 23: Low Libido and Other Female Sexual Problems 343 That Elusive Orgasm 343 Ouch! It’s Too Tight in There 351 When Cleaning the House Sounds Better Than Having Sex 352 Every Body is Attractive 354 Sex After a Mastectomy 355 Chapter 24: Avoiding Sexual Relationship Pitfalls 357 Making Time for Alone Time 358 Making the Most of a Long-Distance Relationship 361 Dealing with Addictive Behavior: Hooked on Porn 362 Staying Close to Avoid the Empty-Nest Syndrome 364 Making Sex a Priority 365 Chapter 25: Sex and the Law 367 Sex, Children, and the Law 368 Rape: A Growing Concern 372 The Law and Contraception 373 The Law against Spreading Diseases 374 Abortion: A Legal Safeguard 375 The Law and Homosexuality 376 Prostitution: The Case for Legalization 377 Pornography: Erotic or Obscene 378 Adultery: Cheating the Law 380 Chapter 26: Teaching Your Children about Sex and Keeping Them Safe 381 Not Everything is Dangerous 382 Answering Children’s Questions 384 Warning Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse 385 The Accidental Voyeur 386 Protecting Your Children from the Media 387 Protecting Your Kids from Cyberporn 388 Giving the Speech about Strangers 391 Sex Ed and the Older Child 393 Other Messages You Don’t Want to Send 394 Part 5: The Part of Tens 397 Chapter 27: Ten Dumb Things People Believe about Sex 399 If I Haven’t Had Sex by the Time I’m 18, I’m a Loser 399 The More I Score, the More Pleasure I’ll Have 400 The Sex Depicted in Porn is True to Life 401 The Grass is Always Greener in the Neighbors’ Bedroom 401 Sex Will Make Everything All Right 402 A Good Lover Must Be an Open Book 402 I Should Compare Sexual Partners 403 I Can’t Become a Better Lover 403 Lovers Want and Need the Same Things 404 I’m Too Old to Have Sex 404 Chapter 28: Ten Tips for Safer Sex 407 Learn to Say No 407 Limit Your Number of Partners 408 Don’t Rely Solely on Your Instincts 408 Never Dull Your Senses When You’re with Strangers 409 Discuss Safer Sex in Advance 409 Use Condoms 410 Develop a Relationship Before You Have Sex 410 Don’t Engage in Risky Behavior 411 Don’t Forget about the Other STDs 411 Don’t Sell Your Other Options Short 412 Chapter 29: Ten Things Women Wish Men Knew about Sex 413 Chivalry Isn’t Dead Yet 413 Appearances Count 414 You Can’t Hurry Love 414 A Clitoris is Not Just a Small Penis 415 Women Need to Bask in the Afterglow 415 Kinky Sex Isn’t Sexy Sex 416 Wandering Eyes Mean Less Sex 417 Slam-Bam-Thank-You-Ma’am Doesn’t Cut the Mustard 417 Changing Diapers is Sexy 418 Just Because You Can’t Doesn’t Mean You Won’t 418 Chapter 30: Ten Things Men Wish Women Knew about Sex 419 Being Aware of Mixed Signals 419 Lack of Sex Really Can Hurt 420 Sometimes Wasting Electricity is Okay 420 Teamwork is Important 420 Celebrities’ Bodies are Not a Threat 421 A Little Tact, Please 422 If You Really Loved Me, You’d 422 The Way to a Man’s Heart is Not through His Stomach 423 It Might Just Be Sex 423 The Older a Man Gets, the More Help He Needs 424 Chapter 31: Ten Tips for Truly Great Lovers 425 Don’t Make Love on Your First Date 425 Set the Mood as Far in Advance as Possible 426 Find Out What Your Partner Needs 426 Protect Yourself and Your Partner 427 Don’t Fall into a Rut 427 Fix the Potholes of Love 428 Use Your Sense of Touch 428 Become a Great Kisser 429 Satisfy Your Partner Even If You Don’t Feel Like Sex 429 Adjust to Changes Caused by Aging 430 Appendix A: Step Into My Office 431 Appendix B: Terrific Resources 441 Index 445

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Book SynopsisThe truth is that most women do not have satisfying sex lives. SLOW SEX can change all that. This step-by-step guide teaches men and women how to use the growing practice of Orgasmic Meditation to slow down, connect emotionally and achieve authentic female sexual satisfaction. The promise: In just 15 minutes every woman can become orgasmic. And, with the right partner and the right technique, that orgasm could last four months! Since 1999, Nicole Daedone has been leading the ''slow sex movement'' through her popular OneTaste organization. Thousands have attended her Slow Sex workshops to learn the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM): the act of slowing down, tuning in and experiencing a deeper spiritual and physical connection during sex. SLOW SEX reveals the philosophy and techniques of OM and includes a step-by-step, ten-day OM starter program, as well as OMing secrets and exercises for an extended and satisfying female orgasm. The book also includes exercises to help enhance reader''s ''regular'' sex lives, such as Slow Oral for Her, Slow Oral for Him and Slow Sex Intercourse.

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Book SynopsisCombining over fifteen years of clinical experience with her groundbreaking research into the science of flow, Dr. Emily Jamea''s ANATOMY OF DESIRE delivers a fresh perspective on the untapped potential of our sex lives, intimate partner connections, and personal wellbeing.Dr. Emily Jamea makes difficult issues simple and accessible via her central tenet that expressing our authentic sexual selves is not about venturing into the unknown but rather searching within ourselves and tapping into our innate, albeit uncultivated, sexual potential. Dr. Emily guides us on this journey with care and curiosity Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, NY Times best-selling author of She Comes First The experience of effortlessness, total absorption, and loss of space and time are feelings that everyone wants to enjoy while making love. However, regardless of everyone's desire for better sex, passion and sexual satisfaction tend to diminish in longer-term relationships. This is a problem be

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUNEverything you need to know to have the best sex according to your star sign.Next time you have sex, you''ll be seeing stars...Harness the power of the zodiac to guide you to pleasure that''s out of this world. From what sex positions will have you ascending, to the turn-ons that''ll make more than just the moon rise, as well sex toys, masturbation tips and more - this little book has big astrology energy.A cheeky hardback with foil on the cover corresponding to your sign''s element (earth, water, air or fire) and illustrations throughout - this is the perfect guide for out-of-this-world fun.It''s time to let your ruling planet show you how to rule the bedroom.

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Book SynopsisSexual conflict permeates ancient religions, from injunctions about thy neighbor''s wife to the sexual obligations of marriage. It is etched in written laws that dictate who can and cannot have sex with whom. Its manifestations shape our sexual morality, evoking approving accolades or contemptuous condemnation. It produces sexual double standards that flourish even in the most sexually egalitarian cultures on earth. And although every person alive struggles with sexual conflict, most of us see only the tip of the iceberg: dating deception, a politician''s unsavory grab, the slow crumbling of a once-happy marriage, a romantic breakup that turns nasty.Bad Men shows that this battle of the sexes is deeper and far more pervasive than anyone has recognized, revealing the hidden roots of sexual conflict -- roots that originated over deep evolutionary time -- which characterise our sexual psychology. Providing novel insights into our minds and behaviours, Bad Men presTrade Review'Few topics interest us more than the nature of relationships between the sexes, and David Buss has long been a leader in turning that interest into rigorous science based on empirical findings and anchored in evolutionary thinking. Bad Men is a major contribution to the field' - Robert Sapolsky, author of Behave'The public concern with sexual aggression is a great moral advance, but our intellectual culture has floundered in trying to understand it because it clings to myths and dogmas that defy science, common sense, and lived experience. David Buss, one of the world's experts in sexual conflict in human mating, brings these back together in a fascinating and timely book which helps us to understand these evils and better equip us to minimise them' - Steven Pinker, author of Enlightenment Now'Bad Men is a fascinating book that comprehensively examines the roots of sexual conflict between women and men' The Times'It seems that, every week, we hear a new report of atrocious male behaviour ... Buss's book is not only explanatorily powerful and pragmatically useful, but unfortunately very necessary. The book synthesises over 30 years of research showing how evolutionary psychology can illuminate the origins of the sexual conflict that blights many women's lives, and the mechanisms through which it operates. It explores why many men seem unable to grasp the vulnerability that many women feel. It also provides a roadmap for mitigating what Buss calls "the biggest human rights issue in the world": sexual violence against women' - Areo'An unflinching look at sexual conflict and what we can do about it. This accessible book explains why conflict between men and women is inevitable, but sexual coercion and violence are not. Eliminating violence against women is Buss's goal, and this book considers paths toward achieving it' - Leda Cosmides, codirector of the Center for EvolutionaryPsychology, University of California, Santa Barbara'Brilliantly shines a scientific light on our most intimate, and often uncomfortable, entanglements. I highly recommend it' - Dr. Wendy Walsh, 'America's Relationship Expert', host of the podcast Mating Matters and the Dr. Wendy Walsh Show on iHeart Radio, author of The Boyfriend Test, The Girlfriend Test and the 30-Day Love Detox'If you want to understand our minds, you must understand the evolutionary past which forged them. And if you want to understand our sexuality, all the more so. There is no better guide for this than Professor David Buss, one of the country's leading evolutionary psychologists. This theoretically grounded book has countless vivid examples and offers a wide-ranging account of the origins of human sexual behaviour and its modern manifestations, helping to make sense of so many troubling behaviours. Insightful and provocative' - Nicholas Christakis, author of Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society'Buss has untangled the primordial (and eternal) human mating dance with deft, clarity, precision and charm. Want to know your "Mate Value?" And why he did something violent to his beloved, perhaps you? Buss gives us the underlying causes of the battle between the sexes - and how to overcome sexual conflict. It's steeped in science - and an exceptional book' - Helen Fisher, author of Anatomy of Love'Bad Men applies the hard lens of science to the most contentious and painful issues of our time - stalking, malicious seduction, sexual harassment and sexual assault. The result is an eye-opening perspective on the deep history of men harming women. David Buss explains which types of men are most likely to be perpetrators, and why women can be so devastated by the results. He never explains away this behaviour, but instead explains it with the hope that a deeper understanding can help solve these problems and free future generations of women from the ever-present fear that we've been forced to accept as part of life' - Faye Flam, author of The Score: How the Quest for Sex Has Shaped the Modern Man'Buss tackles numerous difficult, sensitive, and controversial topics in this book, but throughout he uses a balanced, evidence-driven approach. He relies on clear arguments that build a solid impression of how the sexes have evolved distinct strategies, and how those strategies typically lead to misunderstanding and conflict. The evidence he provides is convincing, and he draws on a commendable range of studies for support. Given the breadth of topics and how they come together repeatedly to highlight patterns of sex-specific behavior, this book will serve as an important springboard for understanding more completely men's (and women's) behavior for years to come. In my opinion, it will be of interest to a diverse readership-everyone from a person who wonders why men and women behave so differently in online dating, all the way to academics who want to learn the nuances of sexual conflict theory. Definitely a provocative and interesting read!' - Dr. Maryanne Fisher, editor of The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition'In Bad Men, once again David Buss delivers with his ability to take the most complicated and disturbing of topics and make sense of it. In characteristic fashion, he supports his analyses on the mysteries of sexual conflict with solid research yet presents it in an intriguing and entertaining fashion. While demonstrating that bad sexual behaviours have evolved as part of our fundamental psychology of sex differences, Buss underscores such behaviours are not inevitable. Understanding these behaviours and why they evolved is a necessary and critical step in preventing their perpetuation. This bold and honest look at sexual conflict lays the foundation for better behaviour. A must read' - Cindy M. Meston, professor of clinical psychology, University of Texas at Austin and co-author of Why Women Have Sex'Highly informative and engaging, David's Buss' Bad Men is an insightful, sensitive and honest examination of the sources of sexual conflict and ways we might be able to reduce its harms. He does this by elucidating the sex differences in our evolved sexual strategies, the result of sex differences in optimal mating strategies. He delves into the dark side of male mating behaviour but also offers approaches that call attention to the "sex gap" and how a better understanding of it can help craft policies to reduce or prevent harms that women disproportionally bear. An essential read' - Catherine Salmon, author of Warrior Lovers: Erotic Fiction, Evolution, and Female Sexuality'This fascinating book is like the long lost operating manual for men's and women's minds, written tens of thousands of years ago and only just now reconstructed. Buss explains so many of the games people play as they strive to attract, keep, and manipulate mates. Trying to understand and reduce sexual harassment, sexual violence, and ordinary marital misery without Buss's evolutionary lens would be like trying to understand and fight epidemics without germ theory' - Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind and coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind'In this powerful, provocative, and thought-provoking book, David Buss takes us through the fundamental reasons for conflicts between men and women. Drawing from the roots of evolutionary biology and psychology, he sets out in scholarly detail the potential for sexual conflicts within and outside relationships. He also shows how, while evolved differences between men and women can be recognized, they should not be equated with inevitability of action or behavior. The book provides an important and in many places deeply troubling journey into ourselves' - Tracey Chapman, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics, University of East Anglia'Bad Men brilliantly analyses what has been called the most widespread human rights problem in the world. Authoritative, insightful, and sympathetic, Buss's book is a perfect resource for the #MeToo generation' - Richard Wrangham, author of The Goodness Paradox'Continues to follow the successful formula found in David Buss' earlier books ... the focus on bad male behaviour and what we can do about it certainly makes this book worth reading' - Psychology Today'In a new, ripped-from-the-headlines book ... juxtaposing more than three decades of laboratory research with case studies from the animal kingdom, hunter-gatherer societies, and the Wild West of internet dating, [Buss] lays out a theory of sexual conflict between men and women involving a co-evolutionary arms race' - California magazine

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Book Synopsis''Rae McDaniel is a leader in their generation, matching compassion with clear-sighted vision for a sex-positive future'' Emily Nagoski, PhD, author of Come As You Are and BurnoutTaking everything they know from more than a decade of working with the queer and trans community, their personal journey of gender exploration, and clinical best practices, licensed therapist, coach and speaker Rae McDaniel created the Gender Freedom Model. A uniquely supportive narrative for gender exploration and transition grounded in queer joy, their nine-pillar model has helped thousands of transgender and nonbinary individuals explore gender through play, pleasure and freedom. And now, it can help you too.Whether you''re transgender, non-binary, cisgender or still exploring, this compassionate and practical guide will help you experience your gender in new, expansive ways by teaching: How to move from anxiety, self-doubt, and fear to a confident, proactTrade ReviewRae McDaniel is a leader in their generation, matching compassion with clear-sighted vision for a sex-positive future. Emily Nagoski, PhD, author of Come As You Are and BurnoutForegrounding agency and joy without glossing over real challenges, nonbinary therapist Rae McDaniel weaves research, clinical wisdom, their own and their clients' lived experience, and powerful love magic into a book that will debunk toxic nonsense and unlock gender euphoria. Carol Queen, PhD, Co-Founder of the Center for Sex & Culture, author and activistGender Magic reroutes the hero's journey by insisting that all bodies are sites of profound creativity and pleasure, ever generating innovative meanings. A cutting-edge triumph that will likely save lives on its way to illuminating new stories to live by. Lidia Yuknavich, critically acclaimed author of The Chronology of WaterIn a culture that frames being trans as either suffering or surviving, Rae McDaniel provides a travelogue of the potential, the pleasure and the possibility of living gender with deliberate cultivated joy. From mapping your complex gender galaxy to examining hopes, fears, anxieties, even regrets, Gender Magic is an able companion for anyone seeking better self-esteem, better sex and better relations with others. Dr Tey Meadow, associate professor of sociology at The Institute for the Study of Gender & Sexuality, Columbia UniversityRae McDaniel offers a hopeful path forward for gender explorers and those who love them, teaching folks how to find joy and meaning in the journey towards authenticity. Gender Magic is full of valuable guidance that honours and prepares people for the complexities within this particular life journey. Dr. Scott Mosser, surgeon and founder of the Gender Confirmation CenterGender Magic is a masterclass in authenticity, worthiness and letting your full self be seen-written from the lens of gender freedom. It's a must read for anyone on a journey to joyfully break out of confining gender 'boxes' and live their biggest, best life. Rachel Rodgers, bestselling author of We Should All Be MillionairesThe Gender Freedom Model will be a life-changing guide to help folks navigate their gender journey from a place of strength and help them live their very best life. Truly magical! Neil 'Nelly' Cannon, PhD, LMFT, CST, AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor, clinical director, the Cannon InstituteGender Magic is a fresh and audacious guide to gender freedom, helping readers find the courage and momentum they need to confidently be themselves in the world. Andrea Owen, author of How to Stop Feeling like Sh*t, global keynote speaker, and professional certified life coachRae has written an as-promised magical book that takes you by the heart and leads you through both their own and your own journey from gender-surviving to gender-thriving. A must-read for anyone with a gender worth celebrating (that means you!). Yana Tallon-Hicks, LMFT, sex therapist and author of Hot and UnbotheredGender Magic is a bold and accessible look at gender diversity that had me screaming, 'Yes!' all the way through. This book is a celebration of gender freedom for all of us and provides a powerful and hopeful vision of a world where each of us gets to live without shame as our true selves. Susan Hyatt, Master certified life coach and bestselling author of BareGender Magic is fascinating; it is joyful, and it will change you. Lauren F. Streicher, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern UniversityThis gem of a book should be required reading for all humans. Rae McDaniel is a masterful and delightful genius and this book is a gift to us all. Get it and then get another because you'll end up giving your dogeared copy away, with love. Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human

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Book SynopsisExplore the hottest love secrets, electrified! From small buzzing eggs to full-size, humming, swiveling, and tickling vibrators, this book explores not just the kinds of sex toy options but all of the sexy, sweet, and naughty things to do once you have them! This book offers games with sensual humming buzzers and naughty BDSM tricks that will get you charged up, whether your hot rendezvous with these vibe sensations are for your own pleasure or for you and your partner. There are 101 tantalizing tips and tricks to choose from, including a seductive short story to give you some extra inspiration! From sex guru Marisa Bennett, bestselling author of Fifty Shades of Pleasure, Fifty Shades of Ecstasy, and Fifty Shades of Oral Pleasure, comes this creative, playful, and enticing take on the things that go buzz in the night. 101 Things to Do with a Vibrator will electrify the way you tease and please, taking your vibrating techniques to new orgasmic heights!

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Book SynopsisA lighthearted, cheeky, and judgment-free handbook from sober sexpert Tawny Lara on how to have better sex, better dates, and better partnerships without relying on alcohol! When you re intimidated or overwhelmed, it s easy to turn to alcohol to feel more relaxed and outgoing. But what if you want to cut back or cut out alcohol from your life? What do you do on dates? How do you soothe worries and hang-ups? And how the heck do you get up the nerve to be naked with someone new? In Dry Humping, you will learn how to have better dates, sex, and partnerships with tools like: Booze-free date ideas Scripts for awkward conversations Interviews with experts Thought-provoking prompts Perspectives from a diverse range of regular people And more! You don t need alcohol to have a fun, carefree, fulfilling dating life. Dry Humping offers you the tools to step away from alcohol, for however long you want to, while also having more fun in and out of the bedroom.Trade Review“An insider view on what it means to date and live sober and offers tips for readers struggling with things like body dysmorphia, addiction, and just plain bad dates. Lara’s authentic approach may inspire readers to take action to improve their own lives”—Library Journal“Tawny Lara is the Esther Perel of sober dating. Whether you're cutting back on alcohol or cutting it out entirely, she has all the tips and advice you need to find the relationship and sex life of your dreams. Dry Humping is one of the most empathetic and hilarious books I've read this year.”—Gigi Engle, certified sex educator, psychotherapist, and author of All The F*cking Mistakes“As a therapist specializing in substance use, sex and dating are often the biggest barriers that prevent folks from getting sober or cutting back. Tawny has written THE definitive guide to both. I cannot wait to share this book with clients!”—Amanda E. White, LPC, @therapyforwomen and author of Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love “Dry Humping is an insightful, digestible, and amusing guide to sober dating and sex. Tawny Lara is truly the sober sexpert of this generation. A must-read for anybody who's interested in sober living and relating in this booze-ful world!”—Dr. Tara, world famous sex and relationship coach, tenured professor, author, and tech advisor“We’ve been sold a phony film narrative in every movie since we watched our first teen rom-com in junior high: that liquid courage leads to lifelong romance. Tawny Lara’s Dry Humping expertly explains why that’s a lie and teaches how to reframe drinking in the dating discourse. Dry Humping is an uplifting, down-to-earth, meet-you-where-you’re-at guide guaranteed to change the story of alcohol in your life.”—Ted Mandell, Notre Dame Professor of Drunk on Film: The Psychology of Storytelling with Alcohol and Its Effects on Alcohol Consumption“Dry Humping is an absolute gem. From the title on, I was drawn in by Tawny’s humor, knowledge, and tact with topics like emotional intimacy, sex, and communication. As a person with long-term sobriety and in a long-term committed relationship, I wasn’t expecting to learn much, but I was wrong! This is a must-read for anyone who wants to strengthen their intimate relationships.”—Emily Lynn Paulson, founder of Sober Mom Squad and author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing“Tawny Lara is the sober sex guru of our generation...a brilliant example of a sexy sober person living boldly. With this guide, we will know ourselves better and choose better partners because of it. Sober-curious or not, we all need this book."—Paulina Pinsky, co-author of It Doesn't Have to Be Awkward“Dry Humping is the ultimate wingman (or woman! Or person!) for anyone looking to navigate the dating world sober-style. Tawny Lara’s insights and booze-free date ideas will leave you feeling confident and in control of your love life and empowered. Dry Humping is the sober dating bible you never knew you needed. With Tawny Lara’s help, you’ll learn how to charm your way through any awkward situation, no alcohol required.”—Erin Lee Carr, author of All That You Leave Behind: a Memoir“A fresh, enlightening, and inclusive look into sober dating, sex, love, relationships...and everything in between (the sheets)!”—Amanda Kuda, Author of Unbottled Potential: Break Up with Alcohol and Break Through to Your Best Life“Dry Humping is the book I was missing when I first quit drinking. Tawny brings such warmth and relatability to the subject that even the most fearful of sober daters will come out of this read more optimistic. There's a universality to her advice that extends far beyond people who recently quit drinking. I recommend this book to anyone looking to explore dating with fresh eyes.”—Ginny Hogan, author of I'm More Dateable than a Plate of Refried Beans“Dry Humping gives you a roadmap that’s not only inspiring, transformative, humorous, and engaging from the very first page; Tawny gifts you with a manifesto that cuts through the BS and will equip you with practical tools so you can reclaim yourself and your sex life. Count me the heck in!”—Africa Brooke, Consultant, Mentor, Writer

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Book SynopsisPartners of people in transition go through their own transitions and may or may not be conflicted as to whether they will remain in their relationship. This unique self-help workbook was created for and focuses on the partner's perspective and own journey. By providing the support and structure needed for partners to reflect, this resource helps navigate the unexpected transition that affects both of their lives. Providing an essential tool that is currently missing, this book gives guidance and advice specifically designed for this situation, alongside activities, quizzes, and personal anecdotes. By combining portions of the author's self-exploration-as the partner of someone who began to transition after 17 years of being in their relationship- with the experiences shared by those who attended her workshops, this workbook examines the challenges, uncertainties, and possible grieving some partners experience throughout the transition process. With space for responding to reflective questions, exercises and games, this workbook offers partners a safe haven to discover their own wants and needs and will be of interest to both couples and individual counselors.Trade ReviewA definitive text, destined to be widely recommended by health professionals caring for partners of trans and gender non-conforming people everywhere. -- John C. Capozuca, PhD, Charter Member, Board of Directors, United States Professional Association for Transgender Health (USPATH) and Licensed Psychologist, New York CityThis book brings together the author's own experience, her passion for education, and her commitment to giving voice to the underrepresented partners of those in transition, in an informative and insightful manner! -- Denise Lasiuk, wife of a transgender person and advocate of the communityThis book is desperately needed in the field of transgender mental health. I would recommend it to my patients who want resources for partners to help them adjust to their loved-one's transition. -- Katherine Rachlin, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and former member of the Board of Directors of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

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Book SynopsisThis accessible guide covers the range of gender confirmation surgeries available for all trans and non-binary people, including breast augmentation, chest reconstruction, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, vocal surgery and facial feminisation.With personal stories and illustrations throughout, this comprehensive resource will help you understand the full range of surgical options available. The guide offers an overview of the whole process, with information and advice about each procedure, including planning and recovery, sexual health and fertility, and insight into what to expect in the years following an operation.This is essential reading for any trans or non-binary people considering gender confirmation surgery and will help you make the decision that's right for you.Trade ReviewEngaging, Accessible, and In-Depth - This all-encompassing guide offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to understand the variety of trans-affirming surgeries on the market today. Presented in a straightforward manner, the book steers clear of complex medical terminology, making it a breeze to grasp.I can't help but wish that this fantastic resource had been around when I first embarked on my own surgical journey. The comforting and enlightening nature of this book makes it a must-read for everyone, regardless of their gender identity. By delving into the nuances of the trans experience, which is truly unique to each person, this book fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse journeys people undertake. -- Fox Fisher, trans author and activist

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Book SynopsisEvery long-term relationship can become stagnant after a while. This book has been developed by experts to provide the support you may need if you are having relationship or sexual problems, or want to rediscover the passion and sensuality you enjoyed when first together. The different seasons of life and the effects they can have on your sexual feelings are sensitively explored, from settling down and starting a family, through mid- life crises to the menopause and beyond. Here you will find fantastic ideas for spicing up your love life - whatever the age of your relationship, from the first flush of spring to the golden years of a long partnership.

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Book SynopsisGiving great oral sex is often a source of trepidation for men, but the payoff is well worth it. Many women achieve orgasm more consistently with oral sex than genital intercourse. Oral Sex She'll Never Forget goes beyond "Oral Sex 101" to give men creative step-by-step oral sex routines that will drive their lovers wild. While each experience is based around an exciting new technique, position, or setting, readers also learn how to simultaneously use touch and teasing to stimulate hot spots, prolong the excitement, and take oral sex from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisWhen was the last time you asked your romantic partner a truly thought-provoking question that illuminated what was special about your connection? This essential guide by the creator of The Skin Deep's bestselling conversation decks unveils a powerful set of questions to spark meaningful conversations. These 12 questions - such as “What is the pain in me you wish you could heal?” - have been proven to nurture authentic intimacy and amplify joy in your relationship, regardless of age, gender, or sexuality. Drawn from countless hours observing (and holding space for) intimate conversations unfold, author Topaz Adizes shows you how to be braver, go deeper, discover the profound power of vulnerability, and uncover the magic that awaits when you dare to ask the real questions. This book provides the path to feeling more connected with your partner than ever before.Trade Review“I’ve known Topaz for over a decade, and 12 Questions for Love is a perfect example of the incredibly curious, open, and uniting person behind {THE AND}. These seemingly simple questions distill years of observations, encouraging us to discuss what matters most and allow our relationships to thrive. Empowering and insightful, with heartfelt solutions to real-life problems, this is the book I wish I could’ve given to my younger self.”—Jodie Whittaker, actor“In today’s info-saturated world, answers are easy to come by—but powerful, connective questions are what we need more than ever. In this game-changing book, inspired by his award-winning film series, Topaz Adizes shares a dozen questions that can deepen and enrich the most important relationships in your life. Buy this book not just for yourself, but for the people you truly care about.”—Warren Berger, bestselling author of A More Beautiful Question“Save yourself another round of heartbreak and breakups and read this first. Topaz condenses years of wisdom into 12 powerful questions that will give you the keys to unlock real, true, and profound love so you don’t have to keep searching (or suffering) in disconnected relationships.”—Natalie Kuhn, spiritual teacher and co-CEO of The Class“When we pose a question to someone we love and listen deeply to their reply, we not only learn, we deepen our human bond with them. In this moving book, Topaz Adizes gives us the profound gift of questions that will transform our relationships, and our lives, forever.”—Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You

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Book SynopsisAre you wrestling with questions surrounding your gender that just don’t seem to go away? Do you want answers to questions about your gender identity, but aren’t sure how to get started?In this groundbreaking guide, Dara Hoffman-Fox, LPC—accomplished gender therapist and thought leader whose articles, blogs, and videos have empowered thousands worldwide—helps you navigate your journey of self-discovery in three approachable stages: preparation, reflection, and exploration.In You and Your Gender Identity, you will learn: Why understanding your gender identity is core to embracing your full being How to sustain the highs and lows of your journey with resources, connection, and self-care How to uncover and move through your feelings of fear, loneliness, and doubt Why it’s important to examine your past through the lens of gender exploration How to discover and begin living as your authentic self What options you have after making your discoveries about your gender identity This unique, interactive guide can help you answer the questions you’ve been asking yourselfTrade Review“What sets You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery apart is its interactive nature . . . it is an invaluable experience.” —Sally Bend, Bending the Bookshelf “Dara’s comprehensive guide presents a detailed walk-through of the process of more firmly establishing your gender . . . With an impressively detailed toolkit of exercises, Dara’s book has the potential to streamline and accelerate this process in an extraordinary fashion. This is the book I wish I had on hand when I felt helpless in the face of my anxiety about my changing body.” —Zinnia Jones “I wish a book like You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery had been available when I began to question my gender identity . . . Had I been exposed to the concepts found within these pages back then, I might have been spared some of the intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles that ensued.” —Zander Keig, LCSW“What sets You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery apart is its interactive nature . . . it is an invaluable experience.” —Sally Bend, Bending the Bookshelf “Dara’s comprehensive guide presents a detailed walk-through of the process of more firmly establishing your gender . . . With an impressively detailed toolkit of exercises, Dara’s book has the potential to streamline and accelerate this process in an extraordinary fashion. This is the book I wish I had on hand when I felt helpless in the face of my anxiety about my changing body.” —Zinnia Jones “I wish a book like You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery had been available when I began to question my gender identity . . . Had I been exposed to the concepts found within these pages back then, I might have been spared some of the intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles that ensued.” —Zander Keig, LCSW

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Book Synopsis“If you want to be a better lover and have an amazing relationship (now or in the future), Cupid''s Poisoned Arrow is a must-read.” —real reader review Eyes met, sparks flew—all fireworks and passion. In the beginning, it felt like magic…but somewhere along the way, the flame burnt out. That cute quirk you used to love doesn’t seem so cute anymore. The connection and fire that brought you together are lost—and you may feel hurt, unsure, or disconnected. You might be trying in vain to change your partner. You may even resign yourself to a passionless fate.Ancient sages recognized the lull in intimacy, passion, and connection that happens in even the most solid relationships—and hinted at the ways we can overcome it. With an entertaining blend of personal experiences, neuroscientific research, and amorous insights from around the world, Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow shows that we can use lovemaking to balance one another—and let harmony arise naturally.Here, you’ll discover the twenty-one Exchanges, a series of intimacy-building activities that can help you and your partner connect on a deeper level. These exchanges speak directly to the part of your brain that can fall in love—and stay in love—and are based on touch, eye contact, and attentiveness.By focusing on generous pampering rather than self-stimulation, you can create a nourishing cocoon of comfort and safety…and deepen your connection through bonding-based intimacy. Incorporating the principles of yin and yang, the Exchanges offer a balanced approach that emphasizes giving and receiving to spark a fulfilling sexual connection between you and your partner.Discover why real readers are saying “It works!” and “I wish I had read this book 10 years ago.” You’ll never look back.

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