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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and instructional guide to the new sexual landscape, covering new territories such as bondage, role playing, and sex toys that would make your parents blush. Since the publication of The Joy of Sex in 1972, the sexual landscape’s boundaries have been expanded to include a host of practices that are unthinkable in that classic tome. Although it also covers the basics, The Boudoir Bible fills those niches missing from other sex guides nicely, with full, elaborated chapters on rope bondage, restraints of sound and sight, erotic flagellation, and the stimulation of new erogenous zones, among innumerable other offerings. Well-researched, The Boudoir Bible is written from a joyful, sex-positive point of view. Going beyond the lovemaking of older guides, this witty and uninhibited tome expands the sexual act to encompass verboten topics, with chapters entitled The Genital Gym, Nipple Tease, Male Ejaculation Control, and The Anthems of Anal Sex. Illustrated by the renownTrade Review“..a witty and frank sex guide aimed at loosening attitudes about certain sex practices...” ~The New York Times“..author Betony Vernon dismantles sexual taboos and empowers readers to be the best they can be in bed..” ~Sharp "This beautifully laid out book covers basics, such as anatomy, hygiene, as well as more risqué topics…” ~Film Noir Blonde “It’s always a joy to find a book that offers smart information on the building blocks of sexual pleasure; The Boudoir Bible is a most welcome addition to the sexual lexicon.” ~Archetypeme"..a modern guide to expanding the horizons of pleasure." ~Time.com"Betony Vernon is a bona fide sexual anthropologist…the surprisingly upbeat and joyful tome teaches and encourages readers to experiment with un-traditional bedroom antics in order to enhance what she calls 'the sexual ceremony'." ~Style.com

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Book SynopsisDrs Grant and Chamberlain answer the questions you always wanted to ask about sex, with reliable information based on the latest scientific research. This go-to guide will help you understand common sexual issues, know when to worry (or not) about sexual behaviors, and give you practical tips for overcoming challenges.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Sex and Desire; 3. Development Issues Around Sex; 4. Healthy Sex; 5. Too Little Sex; 6. Too Much Sex; 7. Sex and Physical Health; 8. Drinking, Drugs, and Sex; 9. Relationship Problems; 10. Sex and Digital Technology; 11. Diverse Aspects of Sex; 12. Sex and Pandemics; Appendix – List of Resources; Index.

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Book SynopsisQueering the Stage: Inclusive Approaches to Performing Gender and Sexuality addresses a history of stereotyping and provides inclusive approaches to navigating gender and sexuality in a way that does not reduce the broad spectrum of LGBTQ+ communities into a single monolith.Butch it up! Be more manly! Add a little swish! Queen out! These instructions make performers feel minimized, erased, and forced to fit in a binary that encourages underdeveloped portrayals of queer identities. This book will guide the reader in performance techniques for confidently embodying the masculine/ feminine, gay/ straight binaries â as concepts of chosen choreography rather than reductive prescriptions â while also providing non- binary exercises to explore and expand the use of the body, voice, heart, and mind to bring life to characters of sexual orientations and gender identities that do and do not align with the actorsâ lived experiences. The reader will be presented with mult

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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 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 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 perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUN Everything 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 perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUN Everything 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 perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUN Everything 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 perfect Valentine''s Day gift!AS FEATURED IN THE SUN Everything 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 SynopsisTransgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and access to health care.Although transgender individuals have always existed, their fight for acceptance and equal rights is just beginning. Within this larger context, one area of emerging concern is their healthphysical, psychological, and social. From legislation determining public restroom access to insurance coverage of hormone therapy for transitioning individuals to harassment and discrimination, transgender people face a number of challenges that can negatively affect their well-being.A part of Greenwood''s Health and Medical Issues Today series, Part I of this book explores definitions of sex and gender, the history of transgender awareness and activism, physical and psychological health concerns specific to transgendeTrade ReviewThe intended audience for this series is the general reader seeking a basic overview of issues related to transgender health . . . Summing Up: Recommended. General readers. * Choice *Transgender Health Issues provides a basic introduction to transgender health issues and topics; like any medical source, one should consult with a physician for complete medical advice and information. This is a balanced source, recommended for the circulating collection of a high school or a public library collection. * ARBA *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Introduction Part I: Overview 1 What Does It Mean to Be Transgender? 2 A Brief History of Transgender People 3 Transitioning 4 Physical Health 5 Mental Health Part II: Controversies and Issues 6 Discrimination against Transgender People 7 Access to Health and Social Services and Public Facilities 8 Transgender Athletes: Who Competes against Whom? 9 Normative Gender Dichotomies and Alternatives 10 Parenting and Family Issues 11 Research Issues Part III: Scenarios 12 Case Studies Glossary Timeline Sources for Further Information Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisJust about everyone has sex fantasies - and there are lots of reasons why. In fantasy land, there are no rules and you are in charge of the action. But there''s a second type of fantasy - one that won''t leave your head and which the truly adventurous want to see through to reality with consequences they can''t always foresee.This book, by sex expert Tracey Cox, is about both types of fantasies: what women dream about - and what happens when they dare to take what existed perfectly in their heads into the stark (sometimes funny, or awful, or thrilling) reality of their beds. Here are women''s most incredible and intimate secrets laid bare.Trade ReviewFrom the raunchy and steamy to the hilarious and disastrous, the stories show what happens when you make your fantasies a reality. Frank, funny and intriguing, this delve into the sex lives of normal women is quite the eye-opener. * Closer Magazine *Dare candidly covers it all... each story is cleverly put together in three parts making it easy to dip in and dip out. * The Sun *

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This book is one woman's funny, moving, and sometimes awkward quest to fix her sex life, but it's the story of millions of women everywhere - half of all women have felt pain during sex. During award-winning writer and performer Fran Bushe's journey towards building a better relationship with her genitals, doctors advised her to have a glass of wine to loosen up, and male friends suggested she simply hadn't 'tried' the right penis yet. Unsurprisingly, neither worked.After a visit to Sex Camp and many attempts to fix her 'broken' vagina, Fran decided to share her own hilarious, excruciating, and sometimes upsetting experiences. With the help of her 16 year old self's diary, expert advice, candid and enlightening interviews with others about sex, and some self-care exercises, Fran sets about trying to make herself, and other people, feel like they're not being gaslit by their own vaginas.

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Book SynopsisWhat, in your relationships, have you chosen? What would you choose, if you felt able? In Love and Choice, therapist and journalist Lucy Fry explains why relationships should start with these simple questions. Most of us are brought up with a blueprint for our most important and intimate relationships. It comes from family, the media, or even the government's tax policies, and the message is simple: The (gold) standard for a romantic relationship is one that is heterosexual, between two people, and monogamous. Lucy invites us to examine this blueprint consciously, accept that it may not be for everyone, and consider something outside the ordinary. By offering us a window into a life built on choice, and a radical approach, Lucy helps us explore what we really want, and what our relationship needs. With care, wit and candour, Fry blends insightful psychological and philosophical ideas with case studies drawn from interviews with experts, real people, and experiences in her own life. Love and Choice gives readers everything they need to choose what, who, and how to love.Trade ReviewLove and Choice is a refreshingly different relationship book, guiding us through this troubling terrain with kind words and a steady hand. As always, Lucy Fry conveys the feeling of love in a way few others manage, from excruciating to transcendent and everything in between. This time, by sharing others' stories alongside her own, she also captures the diversity of love experiences in a way I've seldom seen. So, while this is an important addition to the conscious non-monogamy literature, it is also way more than that. It encompasses diversities of singledom and soloness, conscious and unconscious monogamy, celibacies, sex work relationships, and more. Through the book we learn the restrictive nature of both the outer cultural relationship rules, and our own relational traumas and scripts, and how we might open these up to enable more choice. We also learn how it is possible to embrace moments of relationship 'failure' as just as vital and beautiful as any happily-ever-after. * Meg-John Barker, author of Rewriting The Rules *A welcome addition to the list of intelligent books that encourage us to think about relationships in more sophisticated ways * Rosie Wilby, author of The Breakup Monologues *

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Book Synopsis'A genius writer' FABULOUS MAGAZINE· Explore your sensuality· Discover your inner power· Reclaim your sexuality with this gentle and mind-opening journal by sexual priestess and activist Lucy-Anne Holmes.When Lucy-Anne Holmes was in her mid-thirties, she had an epiphany about sex: she realised that she hadn't even skimmed the surface of how fulfilling it could be. So, she took herself on a sexual odyssey. Ten years on, after countless explorations, sex festivals and workshops, she was initiated as a sacred sexual priestess. She now shares everything she has learned about how liberating and empowering sexual self-knowledge can be.Guided by Lucy, on each day of the 28 days you'll be invited to read, to write and to do something around the following themes: Your Love, Your Body, Your Sex, Your Intimacy, Your Desire, Your Pleasure, Your Power, Your Playfulness, Your Surrender, Your Sacredness, Your Vision.This book features a host of activities to discover and play, including: activation mediations, touch practises, sex magic, self-pleasure experiments, sex audits, games to play with friends or lovers, plus opportunities to get creative and express your sexual self through various artforms, and much more.Consider this your own personal pleasure school. Prepare to be wowed and enlightened, inspired and excited as you acquaint yourself with the glorious uniqueness of your sexuality.Praise for Women on Top of the World'Searingly honest ... A beautiful and important work' VANITY FAIR'Holmes has done an admirable job' SUNDAY TIMES'The female gaze at its purest... An important read' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT Praise for Don't Hold My Head Down'Absolutely essential . . . So funny, hopeful, truthful and needed' Caitlin Moran'A must-read. . . will make you laugh yourself silly' Laura Bates'I can't express how much I loved this book. And how evangelical I feel about it. I want to rush out and buy copies for every woman, and actually every man, I know' Caroline Criado-Perez

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Book SynopsisLooking at the culture of sexual consent from a standpoint which is both sexy and educational.

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Book SynopsisRelationship therapist Eric FitzMedrud uses his expertise with sexual issues to teach men how to hone their consent skills for stronger relationships and hotter sex.If you’re a man who’s confused about consent, you aren’t alone. In the post #MeToo era, men know they need to get consent but don’t know how to ask for it. They may be afraid of doing the wrong thing, or worried about giving up hot sex. In this practical guide to navigating sexual relationships with respect, sex positive psychologist Eric FitzMedrud teaches men the skills to be better lovers, partners, and humans. The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex empowers men to embrace their sexuality, manage their emotions, and understand entitlement—and it explains how toxic masculinity harms men and ruins sex for them and their partners. Moreover, this skills-based guide, rooted in evidence-based techniques, shows men how to practice consent, not just on first dates but in all relationship situations and with all types of people, from romantic partners to acquaintances and coworkers.Using everyday examples, The Better Man provides accurate, sex-positive information—along with confidence-boosting exercises and shame-busting drills—to help men learn how to ask for the passionate sex they want and listen well enough to deliver the pleasure a partner desires.This book shows men how to: Learn evidence-based skills and strategies for practicing consent Understand that getting consent can be sexy Communicate more effectively in their relationships Heal their own wounds from patriarchy by taking responsibility for their own behavior Use principles of safety and health to pursue passionate sex Understand toxic masculinity while celebrating male sexuality and honoring diverse identities and lifestyles Trade Review“Finally! A book by a man, for men, about how to be a healthy sexual man! Dr. FitzMedrud offers an accessible, grounded guide to navigating the modern world of sexuality with consent, safety, and honesty. You can learn to do better, without having to hate men for being men.” —David Ley, Ph.D., author of Ethical Porn for Dicks"A refreshing vision for men to reimagine their role in relationships, their communities, and the world. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud makes the case that by becoming more aware of our inner self and of society’s presumptions about how we are supposed to act, we can begin to heal from the various traumas we have carried into adulthood and unconsciously inflicted upon others. He encourages men to deeply rethink their approach to their sexuality, and to understand the fundamentals of consent in order to become a greater force for kindness, loving, and nurturing." ―Joe Kort, Ph.D., LMSW, CST-S, author of Erotic Orientation“This profound, potentially life-changing book takes a deep dive into what it means to be a man in today’s world. With a compassionate tone, Dr. Eric FitzMedrud describes why so many men are struggling with their sexuality, and why partners struggle along with them. He then offers a path forward to sexual and mental health that is informed by contemporary feminist ideals of gender equality and inclusivity. I’d recommend The Better Man to any male client who wants to build stronger self-esteem and deeper relationships.” ―Stephanie Buehler, Psy.D., CST-S, author of What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex“Eric Fitzmedrud believes men want to be asked important questions. And so, he does. The result is a non-stop feast for men hungry to reconnect with their humanity. This warehouse of practical tools, exercises, activities, sample scripts, and essential words prepares men to take real steps toward knowing who they are and who they are not. Take your time, reflect, take responsibility, be honest, take risks, and most importantly, give yourself consent to be a better man.” —Doug Braun-Harvey, LMFT, CST-S, coauthor of Treating Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior“This book really restores my faith in men.” —Venus O’Hara, sexual wellness content creator and host of The Orgasmic Lifestyle PodcastTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Is It OK to Be a Man?Chapter 2: What is Consent?Chapter 3: Can My Sexuality Be Good?Chapter 4: Can My Desire Be Regulated?Chapter 5: If Not Sex, What Do I Need?Chapter 6: How Do I Manage My Emotions?Chapter 7: How Do I Communicate Effectively?Chapter 8: How Do I Practice Consent?ConclusionAppendix: I’m Flawed TooBibliographyGlossaryEndnotesAcknowledgementsAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to using cannabis and prostate massage for multiple male orgasms• Details how to awaken the prostate using internal massage techniques, intention, and microdosing with cannabis • Examines the importance of the prostate as a sex organ and why maintaining its good health is vital for overall wellness and longevity • Explores the ability of particular strains of cannabis to increase sexual pleasure, sensitize the genitals, and trigger potent orgasms The secret to multiple male orgasms has been discovered. At the root of this multi- orgasmic pleasure is the prostate gland (the male G-spot) as well as cannabinoids, a group of chemical compounds found in cannabis that relax the mind and body, sensitize the genitals, and arouse the prostate gland. In this step-by-step guide, Cliff Dunning details how to awaken the prostate, or P-spot, using internal massage, intention, and microdosing with cannabis in order to experience powerful multiple orgasms. He examines the importance of the prostate as a sex organ, why maintaining its good health is vital for overall wellness and longevity, and the role the prostate plays in sexual satisfaction as well as why men need regular orgasms. Examining how cannabis can act as an aphrodisiac, the author explores its ability to increase sexual pleasure, lower inhibitions, enhance blood flow, open neural pathways, sensitize the genitals, and trigger potent orgasms through the endocannabinoid system of the human body. He investigates the cannabis strains developed to induce high states of arousal and explains how to use this plant medicine as a sexual sacrament to activate pleasure centers and open the door to multiple orgasms. He details techniques for successfully stimulating the prostate to nonejaculatory orgasm with internal massage, including specific recommendations for prostate massagers. He also discusses the many health benefits of multiple orgasms, including not only reproductive health but also psychological balance, personal development, and new levels of consciousness.Offering a road map to multiple male orgasms and sexual wellness, this guide reveals the prostate and cannabis as the keys to a lifetime of sexual pleasure.Trade Review“Cliff Dunning’s excellent Cannabis and Sexual Ecstasy for Men brings exciting news and looks poised to be the go-to guide for men ready to explore what for many of us is untapped potential. The information is well researched and presented in clear, accessible language with just the right amount of laypersonfriendly science to frame the instructions. This book promises to be a game changer for any man willing to put the detailed, reliable, and responsibly balanced guidance offered here into practice.” * Stephen Gray, editor of Cannabis and Spirituality *“Cliff has done for men what Betty Dodson did for women in her book Sex for One--teach you how to master your own orgasm. His well-researched approach will take you step-by-step through using cannabis to heighten your sexual response combined with stimulating the prostate to achieve multiple orgasms. This is definitely a must-read for all men.” * Nick Karras, practicing sexologist and author of The Passionate High *“Even without a prostate or natural affinity for cannabis, you’ll easily relate to and truly enjoy Cliff ’s open, honest account of his personal journey to psychoactive sexual awakening, and if you do have either or both, this book might very well be a revelation.” * Mamakind, cannabis columnist, sexpert, and author of Sex Pot: The Marijuana Lover’s Guide to G *“Cannabis has an extensive cross-cultural history as an aphrodisiac, notably for increasing sensual awareness. Cannabis and Sexual Ecstasy for Men is an essential read on a growing list of books about arousal cultivars (cannabis strains) designed to enhance sexual pleasure and the likelihood of orgasm. This book is a must-read for those interested in new levels of multiorgasmic sexual gratification.” * Chris Bennett, author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution *“Finally we’re speaking openly about this pot-provoked erogenous phenomenon that many of us have been exploring for years. Marijuana does stimulate sexual arousal, and Cliff ’s book lays bare the many dimensions of cannabis orgasm. The great sexual pioneer Wilhelm Reich insisted that regular orgasms throughout one’s life are vital for sustaining emotional and physical health and fulfillment. Cannabis and Sexual Ecstasy for Men carries on this essential revolution, nurturing an integration of sexual expression and overall spiritual and psychological well-being.” * John Selby, author of Cannabis for Couples *“I thought I knew pretty much everything about sex and cannabis. I was wrong. The information in this well-written and researched book opens a whole new fascinating chapter on sexual exploration for men and goes a long way toward eliminating the idiotic shame that has been projected onto sexuality and cannabis both.” * Will Johnson, author of Cannabis in Spiritual Practice and Breathing through the Whole Body *Table of ContentsFOREWORD Cannabis and Its Profound Effects on Male Intimacy Dr. Pepper HernandezIntroduction A Sexual Revolution for Men 1 Who Is the Multiorgasmic Man? 2 The Prostate Gland3 The Male G-Spot 4 The Cannabis Connection 5 Sexually Stimulating Pot6 Prostate Massage 7 The Orgasmic Intention 8 Putting It All Together 9 Keys to Lasting Sexual Fulfillment 10 The Nonresponsive Session and Other Problem Areas11 Multiple Orgasms, Obsession, and Addiction12 Using Cannabis to Express Yourself SexuallyResources Recommended ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisIn Sex in the World of Myth, David Leeming argues that sex is as important in myths as it is in our lives. Myths are our cultural dreams, and sex is pervasive in all mythologies because it has obsessed and confused us like nothing else - what's more, sexual myths, like all myths, can serve many purposes. The reproductive acts of the ancient Greek goddess Gaia perhaps reflect a pre-Olympian matriarchal social system. The tales of the unbridled sexual deeds of the Polynesian Maui, and many others, speak to a natural fascination with the power and mystery of sexual drives. Leeming demonstrates how even when such myths are meant to elicit laughter or titillation, the participation in them of sacred heroes and deities means they are in some sense religious - partial answers to the nature of existence in general, and human sexuality in particular.

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Book SynopsisBirth and sex are often talked about as if they were contrasting experiences. In fact, they each involve the same rush of hormones in an action drama in which mind and body work in harmony. When a woman is free to follow her instincts and give birth naturally, waves of endorphins surge in the bloodstream with the same energy as in ecstatic lovemaking. Birth and sex mingle to become one in the thrilling, sweet, intense and overwhelming experience of creation. Yet in the Western high-tech birth culture the environment often inhibits the spontaneity of birth, resulting in pain and distress. Pregnancy and birth are de-sexed and treated as medical conditions. Women are turned into objects on which doctors act. In this compelling and controversial new book Sheila Kitzinger explores the complexity and depth of female sexuality during pregnancy, birth, and after the baby comes. She shows what can be done to create an environment in which a woman is able to trust her instincts and be confident in her body. By rediscovering the power and passion in our bodies, we can reclaim the spontaneity and sexual ecstasy of childbirth.Table of Contents1 1. De-sexing Birth; 2 2. Genital Geography; 3 3. Sex and Pregnancy; 4 4. Active Birth-giving; 5 5. Active Management; 6 6. Episiotomy; 7 7. Birth and Language; 8 8. Birth Dance; 9 9. Water Birth and Song; 10 10. Home Birth, Midwives and Doulas; 11 11. Sex After the Baby Comes; 12 12. Changing Childbirth

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Book SynopsisThe members of the Web PATH Center, a pagan church and spiritual community in Lyons, NY, wondered what would happen if they wrote a book about sex. The book needed to be spiritual. It needed to be sexy. It needed to be explicit. Sacred Sex and Magick is the result. The group describes how ordinary ritual practices like grounding and creating a cone of power involve sensuality and rising kundalini energy. They explain how to use that power in making magick happen. Then they share secrets of the Great Rite and how to include the power of the sacred marriage at home. This book is for people who want a spiritual path that involves the physical ecstasy of sex and the dynamics of magick that works. Solitaries, pagan partners and spouses, and people with spirit lovers will all dance with the ecstasy found in this book.

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Book SynopsisTrauma, porn, masturbation, sexuality, sex after motherhood, sex when you feel sh*t about your body, sex after separation... these are all topics around which we skirt delicately, as if they're bombs which will explode if we prod them too curiously. In this way, sex is intimately connected with shame. Like most of us, shame has followed me around for most of my life. I felt shame for the colour of my skin, shame for being female, and shame for wanting more, but I also felt shame around the subject of masturbation. Even as an adult, I carried an intense feeling that masturbation was somehow dirty. I look back on this now and realise how warped our approach to sex is and how the shame that surrounds these conversations holds women back.In this honest and revealing memoir, Natalie Lee digs deep into her own relationship with sex to expose the shame that many of us feel. Taking us through her journey, from traumatic beginnings to marriage, motherhood and eventually experiencing sexual freedom after divorce in her thirties, Feeling Myself is a story of learning to be your true self in a society that doesn't prioritise your pleasure. It is a book for every woman to feel empowered by and to learn the tools to experience their own emancipation too.

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE'Adore, adore, adore' THE GUARDIAN'Simply phenomenal' BITCH MEDIA'Brave, inspirational, ground-breaking' BARBARA CARELLAS'Deeply personal, honest and instructive' CARYN FRANKLIN'A gift to anyone looking to open their minds and fall in love' CN LESTERIn this frank, funny and poignant book, transgender activist Juno Roche discusses sex, desire and dating with leading figures from the trans and non-binary community.Calling out prejudices and inspiring readers to explore their own concepts of intimacy and sexuality, the first-hand accounts celebrate the wonder and potential of trans bodies and push at the boundaries of how society views gender, sexuality and relationships. Empowering and necessary, this collection shows all trans people deserve to feel brave, beautiful and sexy.Trade ReviewI have been reading Juno Roche for some time and she has educated me through her writing about gender non-conformity issues and cisgender privilege. Everyone needs the transparency of a commentator like Juno. I salute this deeply personal, honest and instructive book. It will be a comfort to many, and for others a much needed testament to the indisputable fact that we are all individuals able to encourage each other towards authenticity. -- Caryn Franklin MBE, fashion and identity commentator and professor of diversity, Kingston School of Art.Queer Sex is an audacious and inspiring challenge to a system that shames trans bodies and desires. Roche's words are a gift to anyone looking to open their minds and fall in love with the possibilities of love. -- CN Lester, academic, musician and author of Trans Like MeThe interviews in Queer Sex are captivating and offer a real and often warm-hearted look at how our thoughts around intimacy and sex are constantly evolving. Juno's writing shines throughout, and on more than one occasion I found myself nodding my head and thinking, yep, I feel that! -- Freiya Benson, author and writerThis book delivers honesty with humour and heart on a subject that is not talked about enough. As a trans girl contemplating surgery I can't express how grateful I am for this. -- Charlie Craggs, founder of Nail Transphobia & author of To My Trans Sisters.I love this brave, inspirational, and groundbreaking book! Juno Roche is having the kinds of conversations about bodies, intimacy and sex that I've been longing to hear in the queer and trans communities. Brava, Juno! -- Barbara Carrellas, author of Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-first CenturyAhhh, now these are the sex talks I'd like to have had back when I was first transitioning. This book is sure going to encourage and inspire a whole lot of trans and gender nonconforming family and their lovers. -- Kate Bornstein, author of Gender OutlawA valuable contribution to the recent trend of LGBTQ+ nonfiction from a gifted writer and interviewer. It taught me about elements of transitioning that I was unaware of and sparked an interesting discussion on gender, genitalia and sex. -- UEA Feminist Book ClubQueer Sex is simply phenomenal. -- Bitch MediaThis book is simultaneously poignant, thought-provoking, ground-breaking and refreshingly honest. -- Workers' LibertyThis book is less of a traditional guide book and more of a personal narrative and exploration of the binary rules society imposes and the ways we can move past them. While the title of the book is a bit misleading, Juno Roche's ability to weave together personal journey and interview exploration makes this book a fast and intriguing read. Roche takes a compelling look at gender reassignment surgeries, sex in non-cis relationships, and finding love. This book is recommended to anyone who wishes to hear from trans and nonbinary folxs about how they navigate intimacy, pleasure, and relationships. -- Miranda Dube * GLBT Reviews, American Library Association *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Manifesto for Trans Intimacy and Desire. The Process. The Interviews. 1. Fox Fisher and Owl. 2. Margo, Megan and Jaye. 3. Michelle. 4. Kuchenga. 5. Kate O'Donnell and Taylor. 6. Michael, MJ and H.

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Book SynopsisBringing together a collection of narratives from those who are on the autism spectrum whilst also identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA), this book explores the intersection of the two spectrums as well as the diverse experiences that come with it.By providing knowledge and advice based on in-depth research and personal accounts, the narratives will be immensely valuable to teenagers, adults, partners and families. The authors round these stories with a discussion of themes across narratives, and implications for the issues discussed. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on commonly asked questions from a clinical perspective, bringing in relevant research, as well as sharing best-practice tips and considerations that may be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers and adults. These may also be used by family members and clinicians when counselling teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum.With each chapter structured around LGBTQIA and autism spectrum identities, Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism highlights the fluidity of gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity and provides a space for people to share their individual experiences.Trade ReviewThis is a much needed book. In my 34 years of working with the autism spectrum, there have been several times when I have felt grateful for the information received, but never as much as I do with this book! So many times I have worked with people within the autistic spectrum struggling with gender, identity, and sexuality and related issues. Even as a psychotherapist, I have struggled many times to create awareness of these conditions even to fellow clinicians. So you can imagine the joy I felt reading about the courage and resilience of both, the clients and the clinicians on every page of this book! Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism is an in-depth analysis of gender and sexual diversity on the autism spectrum and the intersections of these identities. Diverse voices explain why clinical and social practices need a transformation namely: self acceptance and others' recognition. Thank you very much! -- Carolina Campos, PhD, co-founder of the Clinica Mexicana de Autismo CLIMA and Asperger MéxicoOne of the central characteristics of autism is a difficulty understanding the interpersonal world and developing a sense of self, such that aspects of sexuality and gender identity can be particularly challenging. Those who have autism, their families and professionals need to listen to the personal experiences of those with autism who have navigated the world of sexuality to absorb their perspective, wisdom and advice. -- Tony Attwood, Minds and Hearts Clinic, BrisbaneWith expertise and deep empathy, Eva Mendes and Meredith Maroney amplify the diverse voices of people on the autism spectrum. In exploring sexual orientation and gender, alongside other aspects of personal identity, the authors demonstrate and model respect for the humanity of autistic adults and teens. An important and timely read! -- Hillary Hurst Bush, PhD, Staff Psychologist and Instructor, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolEva Mendes and Meredith Maroney explore the intersection between autism, gender and sexual identities in this timely, sensitive and engaging work. The inclusion of first-person narratives greatly enriches the reader's understanding of these spectrums' considerable diversity. -- Daniel Tammet, author of Born On A Blue Day and, most recently, Every Word is A Bird We Teach to Sing.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Narrative chapters. 3. Reflections by Eva and Meredith from a clinical perspective.

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Book Synopsis"I was living with a nasty boyfriend who complained I didn't put enough pepper in his egg sandwich. So I dried out some hamster poop and chopped it into tiny pieces. He said it was delicious. Revenge is sweet!" Have you ever wondered what other people get up to when they think no one's looking? Do you have a mortifying secret of your own you've never dared share? Whatever scandalous incidents lie hidden in your past, don't worry: this wonderful collection of funny, sexy, hair-raising and heart-warming confessions will reassure you that you're by no means alone. These confessions have all been curated by bestselling author and digital creator Tova Leigh, who explains just why we should stop being ashamed of our secrets, and instead have the courage to make ourselves vulnerable, speak out and connect. In this ultimate page-turner, there are parenting confessions, sex confessions, workplace confessions, revenge confessions ... not forgetting the all-important bodily fluids confessions! You need never feel embarrassed by your own slip-ups and misdemeanours again. "So I was married for nine years and after the divorce, when I was ready to sleep with other men, I signed up on Tinder. After a few dates I was thinking ... why do I give it for free, when men will pay for it? So I became an escort! I did it for about five months and I must say I had the best time ever ... made a lot of money and met some really nice interesting people."

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Book SynopsisThe famed ancient Indian guide to lovemaking, the Kama Sutra, has been used to enhance sexual experiences since the fourth century. Now a leading contemporary sex author has reinterpreted this classic erotic manual to create a great sex guide for today, applying the spirit and intention of the original Kama Sutra – the expression of uninhibited pleasure through sex – to the lives of twenty-first century couples. The clear, empowering text celebrating the art of lovemaking is accompanied by exquisite, sensual artworks from the original Kama Sutra and tasteful contemporary colour photographs. Featuring a beautifully illustrated journey through all the different sexual positions, and covering everything from meeting a partner, courtship and kissing to games and massage, The New Kama Sutra is the ultimate guide to satisfying, exciting lovemaking. Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Teachings of the Kama Sutra • Attracting a Partner • The Sexual Encounter • Sexual Positions • Sexual Magic • Appendix: Safety Issues and Sexual Problems.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on extensive professional and personal experience, this book offers guidance and advice on how to better communicate with children about relationships and sexuality using everyday situations. An invaluable resource for teachers and parents, it provides you with the tools you need to feel confident and informed about how to talk about sexual education at all stages. The book explores the challenges in adult-child communication about sexuality and provides helpful advice on how to establish an open dialogue. The guidance provided is developmentally appropriate, with chapters moving through different ages and development stages. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of positive sexuality education, empowering children to enjoy their relationships and sexuality in a safe and healthy way.Trade ReviewThis volume is an exciting guide for helping children to find health and happiness. Sexuality education is not an easy topic; however, the authors have managed to combine evidence, experience and fun. The study is a major contribution to understanding of children, adults and the world. -- Prof Gunta Lazdane, ex-Regional Adviser Sexual and Reproductive Health, WHO/EuropeIt is really refreshing to read a book about relationships that deals with sexuality in such a frank, honest and helpful way. As well as explaining developmental expectations, it also gives ideas for answering those tricky questions that children always seem to ask when you least expect it! -- Laura King, primary school teacher and mum of three.As a parent and psychotherapist, I found this book a refreshing, ease-inducing guide to educating children about their bodies, sex and beyond. Many can feel overwhelmed or ill equipped to speak to their children about these matters. This book offers hope and centralizes the parent- child bond as the conduit to give children a realistic and positive relationship with their bodies, senses and eventual sexuality. Highly recommend it. -- Erica Esmail-Rath, MFT Psychotherapist practicing in San Francisco, CaliforniaThis book transformed my concept of parental responsibility for sex education from the conventional approach of a single, well-timed presentation (aka "The Talk") into an appreciation of sexuality as an aspect of child development to be interwoven into my day-to-day relationships with my children. I wish I had this book a decade ago when I began my motherhood journey. It would make an amazing baby shower gift for any parent-to-be. -- Amanda Bealer, USA, Mother of Carson (age 8) and Chase (age 11)Well written, easy-to-read and very insightful. Gives an excellent overview of this important subject and practical, age-appropriate tips on how to educate children of all ages on sexuality and relationships. This will hopefully allow the next generation to grow up without the embarrassment, misconceptions and prejudices of generations before. The world has changed and it's time for education around this subject to change as well. -- Louise Speggiorin, Health Visitor, UKCan I Have Babies Too? takes us parents by the hand so we can become self-assured sex and relationships educators to our children. That's never straightforward - but this book is. With its clear and helpful Dutch approach, it schools us all in how and why to talk openly starting now... -- Leah Jewett, Outspoken Sex Ed directorThis book is a lifeline for any parent, carer or educator, packed with honest, practical advice for each stage of childhood. The authors draw on years of experience working with children, as well as research in health and psychology, to offer a positive vision for how to talk to children about bodies, relationships and sexuality. -- Joanna Herat. UN Health & Education specialist. Parent.I found the book insightful by wrapping the wider subject of sexuality education around the traditionally thorny topic of sex education. It helps and encourages children to understand themselves before attempting to understand others and their own personal interactions. Raises important topics with an interesting boldness, highlighting the probable need to start earlier than many parents, including myself, appreciated. -- Nick Reynolds, Father of a 9 year old boyThis book provides a very sensitive, reflective way to enable parents and people around young children to talk about sexuality, offering tools and answering questions frequently considered taboo. It embodies the idea of holistic sexuality and empowerment, and implements an age-appropriate approach to comprehensive sexuality education. -- Johanna Marquardt, Project Officer for the WHO Colaboration Centre/BZgA for sexual and reproductive healthI dream of a world in which every child can be taught about relationships and sexuality in the caring, honest, dignified, non-judgmental, and truly child-centered manner this book models for parents and teachers. The authors' approach is patient and generous, and their message, while it may still seem revolutionary in countries such as the United States, is sensible, practical, and proven: young people of all ages have the right to comprehensive knowledge about bodies, friendship, and love. When this right is respected, children are empowered to make lifelong good choices allowing them to enjoy, respect, and safeguard their hearts, minds, and bodies-as well as those belonging to others.This small book has the power to transform the next generation of children and to empower parents and educators to give young people the self-esteem, confidence, respect, and empathy it takes to build healthy, equal, and fulfilling relationships. I will be emphatically recommending this book to all of the parents and educators I work with.In abundant sample scripts, this book models how it sounds to impart true autonomy even to very young children. Importantly, too, the authors present a broad range of normal childhood "sexual" behaviors, delivering the much-needed message that we need not get so bent out of shape about the sometimes eyebrow-raising ways in which children learn and play. -- Bonnie J. Rough, author of 'Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love, and Equality'

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Book SynopsisTime for you and your partner to get hot under the collar with this saucy, sexy collection of naughty games for adults Even if your sex life is already dynamite, you’ll find plenty of rude and raunchy fun inside this book to get your pulse racing and your pleasure centres tingling. Don’t settle for a “vanilla” time – go on a “Pleasure Hunt” for some “Good Vibrations” and get “Wet ’N’ Wild” while you’re at it! These and many more super-stimulating games are included in this little volume, perfect for stashing in your bedside drawer next to the lube. With delightfully detailed instructions – including a “You Will Need” list, Naughtiness Rating and Raunchy Rules – these games will take you on an erotic journey from Flirty Fun to Sex-Rated and along all the delicious avenues in between. Other game categories include: Sex for All Seasons Eat Me! Lights, Camera, Action Let’s Get Physical Holiday Hot Spots It’s fun, it’s flirty and guaranteed to rock your boat – however you fly your flag.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to a long, happy marriage according to the Victorians in this hilarious guide to intimacy from 1894In 1894, Ruth Smythers, beloved wife of The Reverend L. D. Smythers, wrote these heartfelt words of advice for young brides entering into marriage:"One cardinal rule of marriage should never be forgotten: give little, give seldom, and above all, give grudgingly..."The Methodist wife didn't intend to be amusing, but this brief treatise written for young brides is side-splitting today and an eye-opener to how our love lives have changed in just over a century. This little book is:- Delightfully ridiculous to the modern eye- Accompanied by amusing engravings from the period- Filled with Victorian wisdom, which may be more timeless than it first appears!Whether you're looking for a saucy gift for a bride - or groom - to be, or a cheeky anniversary present, this little book is the perfect guide to entertain and inform any happy couple.

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Book Synopsis'Essential reading' LORRAINE KELLY'Hugely relatable' PAUL BAKER'Read this book!' JAMES MAXSon, Brother, Gay Best Friend. Lover, Enemy, Homo. Twink, Otter, Bear.For many gay men, the relationships they have with other people are coloured by stereotypes, shame, and internalised beliefs that are often left unchallenged. Is being the 'gay best friend' really as fun and inclusive as people think? Sure, coming out to your parents is the hard part, but what happens next? And what if you're not the sexually promiscuous party boy everyone assumes you to be?Through candid and humorous conversations with those closest to him, Daniel Harding unpacks modern gay relationships - from parents, siblings and friends, through to lovers, enemies, technology and ourselves - to explore how it's the relationships around us, breaking us down and making us back up, that are our defining moments.Combining poignant and entertaining anecdotes with powerful interviews with other gay men and influential figures, alongside valuable insight from behavioural expert Judi James, this wise and witty book will help you to challenge the relationships you have with others - and yourself - allowing you to be truly proud of who you are.Trade ReviewWhether you're gay, not sure or know someone who's gay... read this book! Daniel's candid account of his experiences will help you understand, empathise or make you realise that you're not alone. Sometimes funny, often awkward but always honest this is the account you need to read. -- James Max, presenter on TalkTV, columnist and business advisorDaniel's book is essential reading - full of such wise advice, help and support. It's going to bring people together and will change lives. -- Lorraine Kelly CBE, journalist and TV PresenterHugely relatable and spoken from both the heart and the head, Gay Man Talking offers frank and funny insights into navigating the challenges around growing up, finding love and self-acceptance that many young gay men face today. -- Professor Paul Baker, author of Outrageous! The Story of Section 28 and Britain's Battle for LGBT EducationA very personal, very practical guide to coming out! Be proud. -- Laura Whitmore, TV and radio presenterTable of ContentsIntroductionParentsSiblingFriendBody Issues - A LetterBullyStraight ManSexPhone - A LetterLoveCoupleAge - A RantDatingRole ModelBad Gay - A ConfessionMyself

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Book Synopsis"Sometimes, it's easy to feel like the only lesbian in the world - let alone in the village. But wherever you are with your sexuality, you've just picked up a book with the word 'lesbian' in the title and I know baby you would be so proud."From strap-ons and Lesbian Bed Death to dealing with homophobic microaggressions in the workplace and finding your second family, Helen Scott, lesbian big sister and lipstick femme in chief is here to hold your hand as you travel your own unique path to Gay Town. Half memoir, half guide, and 100% big lesbian hug, plunge with Helen into the highs and lows of navigating lesbian life in the modern world and emerge with all the lesbian life hacks you'll need to get out there and live the life of your dreams. Candid, wise, bold and hilarious - it's time to reclaim the L in LGBTQ+Trade ReviewHelen is the lesbian big sister we all need -- Charlie Craggs, author of To My Trans SistersFrom non-stop laughter to a sensational wit and dedication to supporting and uplifting the Lesbian community, Helen is an amazing advocate. What a wonderful resource this will be for so many! -- Jamie Windust, author of In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary LifeExactly what the lesbian community need - definitely something that I could have done with when I came out and was discovering my identity! -- Amy Ashcroft, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisAsperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships. Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships that are often complicated by the disorder. With all findings illustrated with case examples taken from interviews conducted with couples, the author tackles issues such as attraction, trust, communication, sex and intimacy, and parenting. Drawing on her extensive research and established career as a Relate counsellor, Maxine Aston has produced a much-needed analysis of intimate relationships where one adult has AS and this book is a must for all those with AS and their partners, as well as for friends, family and counsellors.Trade ReviewAspergers in Love focuses the reader's attention on an important set of issues relating to intimate relationships and disability, and offers promise for therapeutic approaches that target the needs of these individuals throughout the lifespan. -- Journal of Couple and Relationship TherapyThis challenging and fascinating reader dispels myths and assumptions about the ability of people with Asperger to form and maintain loving relationships... Numerous relationship issues examined by Aston and those who were interviewed, including the many difficulties which both partners may face. At the same time there is a wealth of practical information about how couples can address and overcome problems. As there is an increasing number of people with Asperger, and as more and more reach adulthood and seek relationships and have children, this is becoming an important topic. -- Care & Health MagazineMaxine Aston is the only professional currently working as counsellor and researcher in the field of relationships in which one partner has Asperger syndrome, and so she is uniquely placed to write this book... not only does she make clear the difficulties that both partners in such a relationship experience, she also suggests strategies for dealing with them... read this book and breathe a sigh of relief that there really is someone who does understand the impact of Asperger syndrome on both partners in a "mixed marriage". -- from the Foreword by Gisela and Chris Slater-WalkerTable of ContentsForeword, Gisela and Chris Slater-Walker.. Terminology. Introduction. 1. Attraction. 2. Shared interests. 3. Trust. 4. Being Valued. 5. Understanding. 6. Self-disclosure 7. Communication. 8. The Asperger side of Communication. 9. The Unspoken Word. 10. Social scenes. 11. Routines, rules and boundaries. 12.The Asperger Parent. 13. The Sexual side of Asperger syndrome. 14. Infidelity. 15. Sexuality and Aspergers. 16. Verbal abuse and Aspergers. 17. Domestic Violence. 18. Aspergers and Awareness. 19. Diagnosis. 20. Mental and Physical health and Aspergers. 21. Counseling and Aspergers. 22. Women and Aspergers. 23. Disadvantages of Aspergers. 24. Benefit of Aspergers. Conclusion. Frequently Asked Questions. References.

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Book SynopsisPlaying the dating game is often tricky: all the more so for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. How do AS adolescents and their families cope with sexual feelings and behaviour? What help can be given if a man with AS oversteps the mark in expressing his sexuality? How do people with AS deal with intimacy and communication in sexual relationships? In this comprehensive and unique guide, Isabelle Hénault delivers practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders, couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will prove indispensable to parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with AS themselves.Trade ReviewIn this comprehensive and unique guide, the author provides practical information and advice on issues ranging from puberty and sexual development, gender identity disorders couples' therapy to guidelines for sex education programs and maintaining sexual boundaries. This book will suit parents, teachers, counsellors and individuals with Asperger Syndrome. -- The SpectrumThe book covers a myriad of topics relevant to the adolescent with Asperger Syndrome, such as body image, self-esteem, masturbation and personal hygiene. Topics for adults include contraception, libido, responsibility and decision-making. Many topics are illustrated with case examples and specific strategies to try (such as a daily hygiene chart). -- Autism Victoria LibraryThis guide for people with AS and those who care for them presents practical information and advice on issues ranging from contraception to couple dynamics and gender identity. A number of worksheets and activities for the development of sociosexual skills are provided in the second half of the volume. The author is a psychologist specializing in sexual education and psychotherapy for people on the autism spectrum. -- Book NewsPeople who have AS are just as loving, caring and have a sex life just like anybody else. This book I am very impressed with. It is very rare. There is no research; sex education for AS needs research. -- Asperger UnitedTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Tony Attwood. Introduction. Part 1: Exploring sexuality and Asperger's Syndrome 1. Sexual development. 2. Inappropriate sexual behaviors: comprehension and intervention (with Dr Patrick Papazian). 3. Social skills. 4. Sexual diversity and gender identity. 5. Couples, intimacy and sexuality. 6. The sociosexual education programme. Part 2: Programme for the development of sociosexual skills. Appendix: The sexual profile of adults with Asperger's Syndrome: The need for support and intervention (with Tony Attwood). References. Index.

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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 SynopsisA window into a life of insatiable desire and uninhibited sex - this is Parisian art critic Catherine M.'s account of her sexual awakening and her unrestrained pursuit of pleasure. From the glamorous singles clubs of Paris to the Bois de Boulogne, she describes her erotic experiences in precise and beautiful detail. A phenomenal bestseller throughout Europe, The Sexual Life of Catherine M., like Fifty Shades of Grey, breaks with accepted ideas of sex and examines many alternative manifestations of desire. Told in spare, elegant prose, her story will shock, enlighten and liberate you.Trade ReviewElegantly written and extraordinarily frank. Here is a book so rich in sexual revelation that it could feed five tabloids for a year and still have something left for Channel 5 * Independent on Sunday *Millet is the new icon of highbrow pornography * Guardian *The author writes like a connoisseur who is perfectly at ease with her subject... A brilliant testimony of a life spent at the sexual front line -- James Harkin * Independent on Sunday *This is the most explicit book about sex ever written by a woman, though it is far from pornographic. Catherine Millet sets about coolly and rationally exploring her insatiable appetites - and she has lived to tell the tale that is the opposite of lurid. It is a comprehensive and elegant performance -- Edmund WhiteI don't approve of The Sexual Life of Catherine M. But I am grateful she has written it -- Lynne Truss * The Times *She proves again that Catholicism and filthy sex go together like salt beef and rye * Independent on Sunday *Readers may find this book disturbing or repellent, but they are unlikely to find it dull. I thought that it was the most honest book I had ever read on the subject of sex -- Rowan Pelling * Daily Telegraph *Her fans are now citing her as a feminist sexual crusader * Observer *Millet's achievement is that she curates or, more accurately, catalogues her sexual adventures with no sense of shame or remorse -- Deborah Levy * Independent *Is this the most original novel of the year? -- JG Ballard * Guardian *You are amazed at her honesty as you are by her exploits. Some of what she does and says mirror your own thoughts and fantasies -- Marcelle D’Argy Smith * Daily Express *It is Millet's subversive achievement to describe pleasure for its own sake * New Statesman *This bestseller shocked Europe and looks set to become controversial here * Daily Mirror *Her descriptions are laced with a laconic frankness which veers between intelligent reflection and willed self-objectification -- Michael Fishwick * Economist *Millet diverts the tradition of erotic writing by French women such as Pauline Reage and Alina Reyes firmly into the realm of non-fiction, with this account of her sexual encounters, tastes and unconventional morality... Millet writes extremely well, describing her recollections vividly, and investing her physical largesse with a queenly magnanimity... Millet's sexual aesthetic is a literary one, invoking Sade, Reage and Proust... a work of libertine philosophy' -- Lisa Hilton * Times Literary Supplement *Millet's implicit mission is to write about her own desire with absolute candour and a fierce refusal to consider her audience's needs or sensibilities -- Kathryn Hughes * Literary Review *Explicit and honest * Dazed & Confused *Pornography must have been a challenge, but Catherine M has risen to it in a way that will have Descartes encoring from Beyond... Catherine M writes with the enthusiasm of one who invented multiple-partner sex even though she no longer practises the intercourse that she writes about... Genuine free-love requires a level of trust and honesty few of us are prepared to bring into our dealings with others. Catherine M. might be said to be a genuine innocent -- Ron Butlin * Sunday Herald *The unabashed erotica of The Sexual Life of Catherine M... salutes the Marquis de Sade in a straight-talking romp through dozens of one-night stands catalogued with savage wit by a Parisian intellecual -- Katrina Dixon * Scotsman *She has recorded her numerous sexual encounters in disarming detail and an alluring style of cool detachment... They make for extraordinarily compulsive reading. Some may think her honesty gratuitous, others will identify with it and find it inspiring * Good Book Guide *The investigation of one's woman sexuality is still, by its nature, unique -- Nick Hasted * Uncut *For those unfamiliar with the female body, it's also illuminating! -- Simon Lovat * Gay Times *An aloof, gracefully crystilline style as elegant as any French pornography since Sade * Vogue USA *Graceful, thoughful, oddly charming, and profoundly pornographic. A bold, intelligent, pioneering tour de force * Kirkus Reviews *The porn most likely to be read by those who wouldn't be seen dead clutching a sweaty copy of Fiesta is The Sexual Life of Catherine M. ... Fine observations and precise prose style... She fits neatly into a category of literary outrage -- Big Issue * Tina Jackson *An ideal languorous holiday read * Diva *Do not read this unless you have a wildly satisfying sex life * Sleazenation *Highly literary, and beautifully, reverently, precisely descriptive -- Morgan Falconer * Ham & High *Millet's unashamed approach to sex is certainly refreshing and admirable -- Anna Carey * Sunday Tribune *By reclaiming sexual morality as a highly personal matter outside any kind of political control Millet lets sex take revenge on politics -- Jane Cornwell * Weekend Australian *

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Book SynopsisThis is a treasure trove of ancient tantric secrets and techniques for happiness in life and relationships. "Tantra Demystified" is a manual for enlightened loving and living, and a handbook on how to become an enlightened lover. Tantra has been practiced for thousands of years in many parts of the world, and uses sex as a means to arrive at one's highest spirit. This book explains how tantric techniques are not just for sexual peaks but also for spiritual bliss. Ancient knowledge is made simple and easy to understand. It teaches the reader many techniques to arrive at pleasure peaks to heal the sexual aspect of personal relationships. It shows a clear path to arrive at the joy, bliss and pleasure everyone seeks in intimate relationships.Trade Reviewhave always believed Vikas Malkani to be one of our foremost spiritual thinkers and healers. His latest book, "Tantra Demystified", completely vindicates my belief. It's a radical book as it unites two seemingly unrelated worlds, namely sex and spirituality. I found this book to be a provocative and timely wake-up call because we humans have such a dysfunctional attitude towards sex that we read about sex, we discuss sex, we analyze sex, and we even watch sex. In fact, we do everything except have sex! "Tantra Demystified" will open your mind, liberate your body and change your life! Karthik Siva Chairman Global Brand Forum, SingaporeYou hold in your hand a beautiful journey to oneness - a celebration of love, intimacy, and sexuality. To love and be loved is what life is all about and Vikas leads us in this journey to our completion. When two become one, true love is experienced. I highly recommend this book as it shows the experience of divine love is truly our soul's desire. Sally Forrest BSC, MR PharmS, MBA Holistic HealerThrough his frank, no-holds barred discourse on a topic most still find awkward to discuss, let best-selling author Vikas Malkani open up your minds and hearts to allow you to share love and sex in a true, spiritual and ultimately ecstatic manner. Ruth Chua, Director, Gaia Yoga"Tantra Demystified" will guide you on how to turn ordinary sex into sacred love making and bring it into a deep state of meditation culminating in the highest ecstasy by penetrating into the reality of ones Being. Lim Yuin Pin, EnterpreneurThis book is an excellent example of the neo generations' changing view points on the one of the most condemned words of our times - SEX. Vikas Malkani's latest book "Tantra Demystified" is all about mindsets and preconditioning that has taken this beautiful gift of mankind away from man. This guide to understanding Sex and Spirit better will help dilute or erase a lot of man made confusions on the subject and attempt to define the divinity around Sex, just like flowering of the Lotus, from above the mud. Anil Anand Channel Head, Zee Jagran TV IndiaSex is not a dirty word. This book enlightens us on how we see the act of sex as both spirituality and love. There are many wonderful techniques that the author has described in his beautiful book, which are highly recommended for all lovers. "Tantra Demystified" is destined to be your constant bedside companion. It has brought our sexual experiences to a much higher level. John and Dancy Thong, Tantra Practitioners"Tantra Demystified" is a much needed book for today. It clears age-old misconceptions from the act of making love and also bring forth the wisdom that has always been known by the great masters of this world about the transformation of sex energy for reaching spiritual heights. Vikas has done an excellent job of simplifying this entire mysterious and often neglected subject. My gratitude and prayers are with him. Read this book, it will change you forever! Swami Chaitanya Keerti, editor, OSHO World MagazineDefinitely a must read for lovers who want to experience sex and love as a holistic mind and body experience. There are numerous gems on techniques to draw out the best in each partner. A must-have guidebook for honey-mooners or a thoughtful gift for partners young or old alike. Dr. Ann Tan, Prominent Gynecologist, Mt. Elizabeth HospitalDifficult, confusing, and complex subjects hardly look so when Vikas deals with them. With this master piece, written with exemplary clarity and empathy, Vikas filled a gap for humanity. I am sure the world is far richer now with the addition of "Tantra Demystified". Go and grab the book. Anil Bhatnagar, Corporate Trainer, best-selling author and CEO of "Thrive" India

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Book SynopsisAre you a woman who believes in your own beauty? Do you love your sensuality and live it fully? Aphrodite's Magic is a journey into seven aspects of women's sexuality. Enter the Temple of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and explore the layers of your most private, feminine self. This book will guide you to resolve and heal past trauma, grief and abuse so your sexuality is set free from the past. You will be inspired to honor and celebrate your unique embodiment of the feminine and allow the magic of the Goddess to enter your body with every breath you take. Visualizations and rituals are included to support each step of your journey. Rediscovering seven strands of your sexuality, dancing, journaling and creative processes lead the reader to weave a spell that culminates in a powerful affirmation of self-honoring and sexual embodiment. You can also create your own magical girdle, like the one worn by Aphrodite herself. Aphrodite's Magic will release you from the past and inspire your sexual and spiritual self for the future.Trade ReviewAphrodite's Magic goes far above and beyond being a regular sex manual. It's a recipe book showing us how to become women of more wisdom and power, and helps us to cook up more love for ourselves and each other. (Annie Sprinkle, Ph.D. Sexologist) Jane Meredith guides the reader, inspiring her to walk the journey entirely in her own sweet way. (Emma Restall Orr, Druid, author of Kissing the Hag)

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