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  • Trans Voices: Becoming Who You Are

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Trans Voices: Becoming Who You Are

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-FictionForegrounding the voices of transgender and non-binary people, this honest and insightful book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, the book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender.This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity.Trade ReviewThis book gives an important, valuable platform to many diverse trans voices. We must listen and learn from their experiences and concerns; and act in solidarity with their human rights struggle. -- Peter Tatchell, Director, Peter Tatchell FoundationWe congratulate Declan Henry on developing this perceptive account of trans experiences, richly illustrated with a wide array of authentic personal narratives. It is a timely reminder of the diversity of trans individuals and the many barriers to equal treatment they still face. We commend the book to everyone who is in a position to improve their lives. -- Bernard Reed OBE, Trustee, Gender and Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)Declan Henry starts the book with a refreshingly honest confession that at one point he knew very little about the T in LGBT. With complete earnestness he sets out to give an overview of the transgender community in simple and very readable sections. He has packed this small book full of information, snippets of enlightening interviews and his thoughts about transgender equality and equality in its widest sense. A must read for anyone wishing to be an ally who realises that only with knowledge and understanding can you change hearts and minds. -- Juno Roche, Writer, campaigner and Patron of cliniQDeclan Henry's 'Trans Voices' captures the diversity of the breadth of the transgender experience through personal stories that make the topic accessible and understandable for any reader and give the book heart that many other books on the subject lack. -- Charlie Craggs, Founder of Nail TransphobiaWhat comes across well, and is refreshing to read, is the range and variety of experiences: that there isn't one way to be trans or to experience gender variance. Any counsellor working (or likely to work) with trans and gender-variant clients would do well to read it. It may also be useful for clients who are family and friends, and are looking for information and understanding. -- Alex Sanderson-Shortt MA, MBACP, relationship and LGBTQ+ specialist counsellor in private practice * Therapy Today *Whether you're just coming out, have been out for years or whether you just know someone who's trans, this book is a great read. It highlights the breadth of differences within the trans community and relays the authentic experiences of those interviewed. If you are in the process of coming out and know people around you who are struggling with the concept, recommend this book. -- Daniel Zagorski * Trans*Action Magazine *Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Stephen Whittle. Introduction. 1. Being Trans. 2. Transitioning. 3. Male to Female (MTF). 4. Female to Male (FTM). 5. Non-Binary. 6. Cross-dressers. 7. Sex and Sexuality. 8. Health. 9. Transphobia, Discrimination and Hate Crime. Afterword by Jane Fae. Glossary. References and Bibliography. Acknowledgments. Useful Contacts.

    5 in stock

    £14.99

  • The Soul of Sex

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Soul of Sex

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    Book SynopsisA highly original approach from best selling author Thomas Moore, restoring sex to its rightful place in the human psyche as an experience of the soul. In The Soul of Sex, Thomas Moore at last restores sex to its rightful place in the human psyche. Describing sex as an experience of the soul, Thomas Moore here brings out the fully human side of sex – the roles of fantasy, desire, meaning, and morality – and draws on religion, mythology art, literature, and film to show how sex is one of the most profound mysteries of life. While finding spirituality inherent in sex, Moore also explores how spiritual values can sometimes wound our sexuality. Blending rather than opposing spirituality and sexuality, The Soul of Sex offers a fresh, livable way of becoming more deeply sexual and loving in all areas of life.

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    £15.29

  • Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A

    Green Candy Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn entertaining, practical book showing readers 37 step-by-step techniques for tying beautiful rope bondage, with over 750 photographs.

    1 in stock

    £17.99

  • Rivers Oram Press Against Nature: Essays on History, Sexuality and

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £12.30

  • The Loving Dominant: New and Improved

    Greenery Press The Loving Dominant: New and Improved

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe popular, accessible introduction to S&M - now updated for a new generation of players.

    5 in stock

    £14.39

  • Mama Genas Owners and Operators Guide to Men

    Simon & Schuster Mama Genas Owners and Operators Guide to Men

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIf the woman of the house is miserable, everybody is miserable. Mama argues the opposite is true as well - if the woman is happy, everybody is happy--which leads her to a fundamental truth about relationships: they work best when the woman''s desires are completely fulfilled. Mama also reveals a surprising corollary to this truth: men live to please women, whether they know it or not. MAMA GENA''S OWNERS AND OPERATORS GUIDE TO MEN teaches women how to better understand men and effectively train men for relationships full of satisfaction, friendship, and intimacy. She explains how women can investigate what gives them pleasure, how to communicate their desires, how to show appreciation, and how to give back so that both partners get what they want. Mama''s theory is based on the idea there are two basic relationship paradigms, the survival model (in which women serve men in order to get food/shelter/etc.) and the Mama Gena model (in which men serve women in order to get greater friendship/sex/happiness, etc.).

    1 in stock

    £16.10

  • Gender and Sexuality in the Middle Ages A

    McFarland and Company, Inc. Gender and Sexuality in the Middle Ages A

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    Book SynopsisPerceptions about gender and sexuality have played a prominent role in shaping the lives of men and women in every known culture and in every period of history. This reader brings documents from throughout the medieval world into one collection.

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    £23.74

  • The Viagra Myth  The Surprising Impact on Love

    Jossey Bass The Viagra Myth The Surprising Impact on Love

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisShows us that while Viagra has proved enormously helpful to many men, it has also uncovered previously ignored aspects of identity and authenticity in sexuality and relationships. This title provides insight and instruction about the reality of quick-fix solutions, sexuality, personal growth, and meaningful relationships.Trade ReviewMorgentaler, a practicing urologist and a professor at Harvard Medical School who has done research on erectile dysfunction, wants to explode the "notion of Viagra as an automatic solution, as the quick fix to all sexual problems." He has no problems with the millions of prescriptions of Viagra that doctors have make since the drug was introduced in 1998. But he is effective at presenting facts that are not so well known, such as that the drug works in 80% of men with performance anxiety but only two-thirds of men with other types of erectile dysfunction. What he does best, however, is to demonstrate how "a firm erection cannot solve deeper problems." Each chapter describes a situation in which a patient who thought that Viagra was the answer to his problems finds that there are other explanations. In one, a man learns that his performance problems have to do with the lack of trust he and his partner share; in another, a man who thinks that Viagra will make his sexual performance last the right time learns that "studies have shown that humans average only a minute and a half for the sexual encounters." Short bullet-point summaries of important information at the end of each chapter and an excellent section of "Frequently Asked Questions About Viagra" help make this book an important resource for both physicians and patients who are contemplating prescribing or using the drug, but who may be doing so for all the wrong reasons. (Oct.) (Piblishers Weekly, August 18, 2003) "...reveals for the first time the drug's popularity is waning as it leaves a trail of broken relationships and shattered expectations in its wake." (The Independent, 27 August 2003) "...warns that the drug may be killing passion rather than igniting it." (The New Zealand Herald, 28 August 2003) "...argues that the drug's side effects are not so much medical as emotional." (The Independent, 29 August 2003) Viagra can help many men, asserts urologist Morgentaler (Harvard Medical Sch.; The Male Body). But its cure-all-penises reputation is only a myth. It is most effective for erectile dysfunction caused by performance anxiety, less so for premature ejaculation and for medically caused problems. Viagra cannot supply desire, guarantee partner satisfaction, or rescue a relationship aground on different issues. Moreover, secret use of the drug can raise issues of trust and honesty with a partner. Yet there are effective treatments for when Viagra fails-injections, implants, vacuum devices, and couple therapy. Morgentaler's needed corrective is readable and well organized, with case histories and summaries - plus a chapter on gay relationships. Unfortunately, it lacks a resource section, guidelines for finding a doctor/therapist, and illustrations. A good general work on sexual dysfunction is Lawrence Hakim's The Couple's Disease, and Robert Butler and Myrna Lewis's The New Love and Sex After 60 is also highly recommended. Morgentaler's books is a valuable if imperfect addition to collections where Viagra books circulate frequently. (Index not seen.) —Martha Cornog, Philadelphia (Library Journal, October 1, 2003)Table of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1: Viagra And The Perfect Cure. Chapter 2: The Viagra Edge: Is Harder Better? Chapter 3: Performance Anxiety and Viagra. Chapter 4: Viagra And Desire. Chapter 5: Viagra And Premature Ejaculation. Chapter 6: When Viagra Doesn’t Work. Chapter 7: The Viagra Myth In Gay Relationships. Chapter 8: Viagra and Prostate Cancer. Frequently Asked Questions About Viagra. Epilogue: The Future Of The Viagra Myth.

    15 in stock

    £16.99

  • Blow Each Other Away

    Random House USA Inc Blow Each Other Away

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.39

  • The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social

    Rowman & Littlefield The Pride Guide: A Guide to Sexual and Social

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    Book SynopsisSex education materials meant to explain important basics to kids are too-often not written with an empathic understanding of what those basics are. This is particularly obvious regarding books that include LGBTQ identities. Even when they do hit the mark, many have a limited scope and don’t take into account the practical realities of developing sexuality. The Pride Guide is written explicitly for the almost ten percent of teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any of the unique identities that are not heterosexual/ cisgendered. It explores sex, dating, relationships, puberty, and both physical and online safety in one resource. The issue, today, is not whether or not queer youth will get sex education. The issue is how and where they will gather information and whether or not the information they gather with be applicable, unreliable, or exploitative. Equipping teens and their families with knowledge and self-confidence, this work provides the best protection against the unfortunate consequences that sometimes accompany growing up with an alternative gender or identity. With real-world information presented in a factual and humorous way, responsible adults can teach queer youth to (and how to) protect themselves, to find resources, to explore who they are, and to interact with the world around them while being true to themselves and respectful of others. Written with these issues in mind, The Pride Guide covers universal topics that apply to everyone, such as values clarification, digital citizenship, responsibility, information regarding abstinence as well as indulgence, and an understanding of the consequences and results of both action and inaction. For LGBTQ youth, this is a resource containing information on the unique issues queer youth face regarding what puberty looks like (particularly for trans youth), dating skills and violence, activism, personal safety, and above all, pride. Parents and other supportive adults who are motivated to educate themselves and who are interested in gaining some tools and skills around making these necessary conversations less uncomfortable and more effective will benefit from this book. The go-to resource for making informed decisions, The Pride Guide is indispensable for teens, parents, educators, and others hoping to support the safe journey of LGBTQ teens on their journey of discovery.Trade ReviewLongtime therapist and sex educator Langford has written an indispensable guide to a universe of things sexual and social for LGBTQ+ youth and their parents or caregivers. Written in an accessible and always empathetic style, the book is never dreary or didactic. On the contrary, though it deals with serious matters (some of them life-or-death), it manages its material with a light touch; the author has a sense of humor and, happily, it shows. The content is near encyclopedic, ranging from biology to coming out, from dating to “the religion thing,” and from casual sex to personal safety. It is particularly complete and enlightening in terms of its coverage of transgender matters, cutting through the thicket of confusing jargon that usually surrounds this nuanced consideration. Langford also gives welcome, timely attention to things digital, including porn, online dating, and safety. At a time when too many sex-education courses continue to ignore LGBTQ+ issues and kids, the book is essential in providing necessary information and, yes, reassurance, though the author is quick to encourage his readers to do their own research. Aside from its intended audience, this excellent book will be useful for therapists and teachers. It belongs in every library. * Booklist, Starred Review *This inclusive, though thorough resource respectfully presents information relevant to many queer teens and adults raising LGBTQIA+ kids. VERDICT: Shelve this empowering guide where both parents and teens will find it * School Library Journal *LGBT teens and their parents will find up-to-date information about a wide range of sexual topics that will help them make more informed decisions about how to navigate puberty and adolescence. Jo’s book is cutting-edge, with up-to-date information, and current thinking about these underserved populations. -- Joe Kort, Ph.D., MSW, MA; author of Gay Affirmative Therapy for the Straight Clinician: The Essential GuideYes! Adults now have a resource geared toward the LGBTQ kids in their lives! Jo has an amazing ability to engage the reader in open, research-based discussion on sexuality. His natural style walks you through all the awkward, confusing, and sometimes humorous aspects of this part of human development. -- Jen O'Ryan Ph.D, PhD[Jo’s book] adds a much needed voice on sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity. There is a wealth of well-researched information that is presented in a clear, easy to read, format. Educating yourself and your child on this integral aspect of their humanity is the first step in protecting their sexual health. -- David Breland, MD, MpH; Medical Director, Seattle Children's Gender Clinic[Jo’s book] is excellent. Very thorough, informative and both youth and parent friendly. I think it is definitely needed within our community…school counselors and staff, therapists, and youth service providers will also find it to be a valuable resource. -- Brenda Newell, LICSW, Sexual Minority SpecialistJust a few pages in and I was already wishing I had this growing up. Jo takes a really warm approach to some of the more complicated aspects of either being queer or raising someone who is. Regardless of your child's identity, this is simply something every parent should read. -- Chris Lange, author and artist of Capitol HillbilliesTable of ContentsPART ONE: “BORN THIS WAY” Chapter 1. Biology Chapter 2. Puberty Chapter 3. If You Were Born With Female Reproductive Parts Chapter 4: If You Were Born With Male Reproductive Parts Chapter 5: Body Image PART TWO: “TRUE COLORS” Chapter 6. Identity and the Spectrum Chapter 7. Expression and the Spectrum PART THREE: “I’M COMING OUT” Chapter 8. Coming Out Chapter 9. Coming Out Bi Chapter 10. Coming Out Ace Chapter 11. Coming Out Trans Chapter 12. Transition Chapter 13. Passing PART FOUR: “LETS HAVE A KIKI” Chapter 14. Dating Chapter 15. Relationships Chapter 16. Intimate Violence PART FIVE: “SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW” Chapter 17. The Sex Part Chapter 18. Abstinence and Indulgence Chapter 19. Casual Sex PART SIX: “CLOSER TO FINE’ Chapter 21. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Chapter 22. HIV/AIDS 101 Chapter 23. Safer Sex Chapter 24. Sexual Health PART SEVEN: “DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY” Chapter 25. Sexual Harm Chapter 26. Harassment, Abuse & Assault Chapter 27. Personal Safety. PART EIGHT: “I WILL SURVIVE” Chapter 28. SexualIZED Harm Chapter 29. Coping with Minority Stress Chapter 30. The Religion Thing Chapter 31. If Your Family Is Unsupportive… PART NINE: “(SUPERMODEL) YOU BETTER WORK Chapter 32: Online Safety Chapter 33: Porn Chapter 34. Digital Citizenship PART TEN: “WE ARE FAMILY” [FOR PARENTS] Chapter 35. LGBTQ 101 for Parents Chapter 36. Is My Kid Gay? Chapter 37. Is My Child Trans? Chapter 38. My Kid Came Out, Now What? Chapter 39. The Family That Transitions Together… Chapter 40. Parenting Your Queer Kid

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    £31.50

  • More Shibari You Can Use

    Mystic Productions More Shibari You Can Use

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.86

  • Insatiable Wives

    Rowman & Littlefield Insatiable Wives

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis enlightening work investigates the history, incidence, and causes of a unique sexual lifestyle pursued by increasing numbers of couples. It is called by many names, and lived in a variety of ways by different couples. The most common terms used to describe it are ''hotwife'' or ''cuckold lifestyle.'' This sexual practice, a form of sexual nonmonogamy, is distinguished from swinging and polyamory in that the husband rarely seeks sexual contact outside the marriage except for participation in group sex with his wife and other men, while the wife is permitted and often encouraged to pursue unrestrained sexual encounters with other men. The author includes interviews and comments from couples living the lifestyle throughout the U.S., and presents the stories in an attempt to determine the history of this sexual practice and its role in society and in relationships. He explores the psychological, social, biological, and evolutionary underpinnings of this uncommon and socially taboo behTrade ReviewConsensual nonmonogamy is bursting out of the closet, gaining wider attention from therapists, researchers and the larger public. One particular kind of nonmonogamy, the hotwife/cuckold dynamic, shows how some people express and explore their sexuality by taking a less-trodden path. This book serves as a great introduction – not just in providing some important basic information and a meaningful context, but by emotionally accompanying the reader who might be taking their first intellectual steps in understanding the hotwife / cuckold dynamic or understanding consensual nonmonogamous sexuality in successful long-term relationships. -- Richard A. Sprott, Ph.D., executive director of CARAS (Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities); co-author, Sexual Outsiders: Understanding BDSM Sexualities and CommunitiesWhat is most compelling is not the sexual titillation, found aplenty in this book, but being taken along on Dr. Ley's clinical journey, exploring controversial aspects of sexuality. -- Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., Psychiatrist and Bestselling Author of Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How to Live with Them, and When to Leave ThemWell-written and thoroughly researched, Ley’s survey of an evolving marriage lifestyle highlights qualities vital to any relationship, especially honest and consistent communication. * Publishers Weekly *Recommended. * CHOICE *Insatiable Wives is an intimate, erudite exploration of the "hotwives" or "cuckold" phenomenon.... The book is well-written and well-researched.... It's engaging enough to be a "beach book" (the cover will get you some odd looks from the next towel over) and substantive enough to serve as an excellent sexological resource after you've shaken the sand from its pages. * Contemporary Sexuality *Ley has written a valuable and important book. Regardless of what your values and preferences may be, this book is thoroughly engrossing and impressive in its thoughtful, disciplined, informative approach. Western culture and psychological theories have led us to think that no man will tolerate his wife having sex with other men, but this book shows that in fact such practices have existed across cultural and historical boundaries. Some men not only tolerate but positively enjoy the amorous adventures of their wives. The mixture of history and science, anecdote, and interview makes this a truly remarkable book. Anyone interested in the range and breadth of human sexual activity, whether from personal curiosity or professional interest, will find this well-written and carefully researched book to be enlightening and entertaining. -- Roy F. Baumeister, professor of psychology, Florida State UniversityVery informative and is suitable for individuals interested in the topic of sexuality and the history of sexuality. * Metapsychology Online *Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Birds and Horns 3 Monogamy and Marriage 4 Women, Wives and Femail Sexuality 5 Alternatives to Monogamy 6 Insatiable Wives Throughout History 7 Wife Sharing in Literature and Film 8 Fetish and Fantasy 9 This is No Easy Ride 10 A Wild New World of Wife Sharing 11 Fecund Fluids 12 Madonna or Whore 13 Endnotes 14 Selected Bibliography

    15 in stock

    £16.99

  • The Sexually Dominant Woman

    Greenery Press The Sexually Dominant Woman

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    Book SynopsisThe 25-year-old classic beginners-guide to female sexual domination, now updated and in a fun new graphic format!

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    £13.49

  • The Big Black Book of Sex Positions: Take Your

    Skyhorse Publishing The Big Black Book of Sex Positions: Take Your

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the writers who brought you The Little Black Book of Sex Positions comes a bigger and better manual than ever before. The Big Black Book of Sex Positions is your go-to guide if you feel like your sex life has gone stale. Spice things up with these tantalizing positions that will enhance your sexual experience like never before. Within this accessible and approachable guide, you’ll find exciting and steamy sex positions like Bottoms Up, The Joyride, The Lotus, Spread Eagle, as well as more than twenty less-frequent, but more adventurous sexual topics and positions. You’ll also discover sections about foreplay, toys, setting the mood, exercises to improve your performance and flexibility, why size only matters when it’s wrong, and many other burning topics that are often overlooked. Get ready to take your sex life to a whole-new level with The Big Black Book of Sex Positions.

    10 in stock

    £18.99

  • When Love Goes South: A Guide to Help You Turn

    Hardie Grant Books When Love Goes South: A Guide to Help You Turn

    5 in stock

    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.

    5 in stock

    £12.74

  • Better Sex through Mindfulness—The At-Home Guide

    Greystone Books,Canada Better Sex through Mindfulness—The At-Home Guide

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAS SEEN IN "THE PRINCIPLES OF PLEASURE" ON NETFLIXPRAISE FOR BETTER SEX THROUGH MINDFULNESS:"A book full of wisdom, permission, kindness, and hope."—EMILY NAGOSKI, author of Come as You Are and Burnout"A masterpiece and masterclass in female sexuality."—IAN KERNER, New York Times-bestselling author of She Comes FirstThe practical workbook for readers of the acclaimed Better Sex Through Mindfulness: learn how to apply the groundbreaking research and cultivate desire in everyday life.In her trailblazing book Better Sex Through Mindfulness, clinical psychologist Dr. Lori Brotto revealed how mindfulness can be used to treat sexual difficulties such as lack of desire, pain, and trauma. An instant favorite among sex therapists and clinicians as well as readers, the book featured a foreword by Emily Nagoski and was recommended by Dan Savage and by Dr. Jen Gunter in The New York Times. In this functional workbook, readers can apply Dr. Brotto's award-winning research in a simple, structured setting for optimal results.Designed primarily for women, with instructions and inquiries for developing a mindfulness practice with or without a sexual partner, this guidebook also includes information relevant to men and gender diverse people. Dr. Brotto infuses her workbook with compassion and hope, inspiring gentleness and curiosity on this path towards more fulfilling and pleasurable sex for all.Trade Review"To call this a workbook is a misnomer. This book is pure joy! Within these pages the compassionate expertise of Dr. Lori Brotto shines through. By having us stay right where we are, Dr. Brotto takes us on a delightful journey of (sexual) self discovery."—Kathryn Hall, author of Reclaiming Your Sexual Self: How You Can Bring Desire Back Into Your Life"This book will help you reconnect with your body, your sexuality, and your capacity for sexual pleasure."—Dr. Meredith Chivers, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, Director of the Sexuality and Gender Laboratory, Queen's University, Canada

    2 in stock

    £12.34

  • Better Anal Sex  27 Essential Anal Sex Tips You

    Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Better Anal Sex 27 Essential Anal Sex Tips You

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.93

  • Sex For Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons Inc Sex For Dummies

    15 in stock

    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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    Unbound Don't Hold My Head Down

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    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Trans Sex: A Guide for Adults

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    Octopus Publishing Group The Zodiac Kama Sutra

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    Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Anxious Person’s Guide to Non-Monogamy: Your

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    Smith Street Books The Penis The Vagina

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    Jessica Kingsley Publishers Strategies for Child Welfare Professionals

    15 in stock

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    Hay House Inc Aphrodisiac

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    Book SynopsisFrom the co-founder of one of the world''s most respected herbal education websites: recipes, rituals, practices, and personal stories to help you live a more sexually fulfilled and vital life.Plants are the great healers of the earth, and their capacity to support healthy sexuality is just as powerful. This beautifully written and illustrated book brings you into a relationship with herbs for sexual fulfillment and empowerment.Drawing on her own knowledge of herbalism and sacred sensuality, along with intimate stories from students who implemented her teachings, Kimberly Gallagher guides you on a personal journey of growth aided by the aphrodisiac properties and sensual uses of healing herbs and flowers such as damiana, cacao, and rose. Kimberly is an author and co-founder of LearningHerbs, a widely respected herbal education website.In Aphrodisiac, you''ll find thoughtful, soulful rituals and dozens of recipes for putting the herbs to use, such aTrade Review"Kimberly Gallagher's life-changing, life-enhancing, and life-expanding book Aphrodisiac is quite simply delicious. She takes the reader on a spine-tingling, heart-opening, and pulse-quickening awakening of all of our senses, leading each of us to experience the expansive wonder of all the sensual delights that life can offer." - Regena Thomashauer, New York Times best-selling author of Pussy: A Reclamation and Creatrix of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts "Aphrodisiac is a sensuous delight and a love letter to life itself. It invites and entices us to engage in the everyday aspects of life as sensuous acts of pleasure, and then goes on to explain in lovely detail exactly how to do so. This is Eros as its finest. Kimberly will help you create new levels of rapture and ecstasy as well as deeper heart connections." - Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author "Aphrodisiac is the book that I've always wanted! It encompasses a truly holistic understanding of sexuality that includes our relationship with the natural world and its healing, life-enhancing, Eros-encouraging plants. Just reading the recipes alone is a huge turn-on! Let Kimberly be your brilliant, wise, and empowering guide to the luscious world of wondrous plants (along with rituals, meditations, and more) that have the power to enhance our erotic connections with ourselves, with others, and with nature." - Sheri Winston, wholistic sexuality teacher, author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal and Succulent SexCraft, founder of the Intimate Arts Center "In an age characterized by stress and uncertainty, Aphrodisiac invites us to remember pleasure and how good life can feel. Imagine all the good things you know you should be doing for yourself and your relationships-connecting with nature, pampering yourself, improving communication, having mind-blowing orgasms . . . the things we aspire to do and rarely find the time for. Aphrodisiac is a guide to discovering self-care, joy, love, and beauty." - Thomas Easley, author of The Modern Herbal Dispensatory "While plants have been used to enliven our sensuality since time immemorial, the idea of 'aphrodisiacs' is too often presented as something spurious, or something coercive. In reality, a person's sexuality is as important to their wellness as their digestion. Kimberly Gallagher offers us a guidebook to the use of herbs known to connect us to the fullness of our lives' and bodies' sensual health." - jim mcdonald, herbalist"Within just a few pages of Aphrodisiac, your center of gravity changes in relation to your concepts around sensuality, sexuality, and pleasure. This veritable feast of the senses will rock your world, leading you on a journey of sensory revelry unlike what you have experienced before. Kimberly Gallagher is your artful guide in discovering greater sexual fulfillment and harnessing sexual creativity to fuel all aspects of your life." - Kami McBride, author of The Herbal Kitchen "Kimberly Gallagher elevates the path of herbal aphrodisiacs to a higher plane, so that every reader may find steps to liberating deep desire and expressing joy. Plants on the physical plane provide sweet adventures for each of our paths to erotic bliss. Aphrodisiacshould be given to every person who has loved and wants to love." - Amanda McQuade Crawford, MA, MFT, MCPP, RH(AHG), Consulting Medical Herbalist

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    Profile Books Ltd Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hook-ups, Love, Porn,

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    Orion Publishing Co Astrosex Aquarius

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    Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) Blow Him Away

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    Little, Brown & Company Slow Sex

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    Prestel Carnal Knowledge: Sex Education You Didn't Get in

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    Hearst Home Books Cosmo's Zodiac Sex: The Hottest Sex Positions for

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    Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of 75+ sex moves for each star sign from Cosmopolitan!Ever wonder why one month is a nonstop bonefest and the next is more bust than thrust? Blame it on astrology! That's because each sign has its own sexy season and its own crazy sexy moves. Put this knowledge to sexcellent use with these zodiac-inspired positions. From Bossy in Bed Aries season with its commanding positions, to Slow 'n Sizzly Taurus season with its sensual vibe, you'll find yourself trying new foreplay, incorporating toys, and hooking up in places you've never dared to before. Get ready for sex so good, you'll be seeing stars! Includes: A full-color illustration for every position A Mercury Retrograde Emergency chapter with intimate sex positions for a time when misfortunes and miscommunications happenA compatibility chart to find out how well you and bae vibe in bed together Trade Review“Cosmo’s Zodiac Sex guide stands out from other, older titles about the astrology of sex, because it’s one of the first books of its kind that’s all-inclusive. It’s progressive, avoids gendered language, and features a variety of different types of relationships. This genre of book tends to be heteronormative and cissexist, and with this book’s wonderful illustrations and exciting descriptions of each zodiacal season’s influence on your sex life, Cosmopolitan emphasized all kinds of relationships, so anyone can pick up this book and learn, be entertained, and better their sex life!”—Jake Register, member of Cosmopolitan’s Cosmos Council and author of Astrology for Relationships"I absolutely loved Cosmo Zodiac Sex! Each position is simply put and easy to understand, making a fiery sex life seem a lot more easily (and magically) attained. Unlike many sex "handbooks," Cosmo does a wonderful job including inclusive language and photography. This is a must-read for anyone trying to spice up their sex life with the stars!"— Six, astrologer "No longer will you *ever* run out of ways to have explosive sex—all year round! Cosmo’s Zodiac Sex is a must-have for anyone who wants to hit entirely new levels of cosmic intimacy with their partner—as well as those who just want to turn up the heat with their casual fling (and def become unforgettable, btw). Cosmo’s Zodiac Sex embodies guidance from the stars and is a scintillating read for anyone who has a fetish for love."—Kyle Thomas, astrologer“As a Scorpio (of course) sex is IMPORTANT, not only during my season but all year long. This sexy new guide is just what I've needed to add spice and excitement to the boudoir. My new nightstand essential!”—Adama Sesay, astrologer“Cosmo’s Zodiac Sex is a fun, informative, and super kinky guide for exploring sex, the stars, and everything in between. This book is guaranteed to make every astrological season extra horny and, frankly, we love to see it!”—Aliza Kelly, astrologist, writer and author of The Mixology of Astrology

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    HarperCollins Publishers MODERN KAMA SUTRA TPB

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisTransform your love-making into erotic ecstasy with this fully illustrated book that unlocks the secrets of the Kama Sutra the most ancient, renowned and explicit guide to sexual pleasure.Pleasures are as necessary for the well-being of the body as food.'' Kama SutraThe Modern Kama Sutra' opens up a new and exotic world of sexual pleasure that will change your sex life for ever.Inspired by the ancient text of the Kama Sutra, this fully illustrated book offers over 40 easy-to-follow explicit positions (try positions such as ''Splitting the Bamboo'', '' The Congress of the Cow'', ''Yab Yum'' and the ''Canopy of Stars''), step-by step instructions and practical tips and 200 stunning colour photographs that guarantee to enhance your erotic pleasure and improve your sexual technique.The Modern Kama Sutra' is for the modern couple, catering for both experienced lovers and for those wanting to experiment. You will learn how to heighten your awareness of your own and your partner's bodies, an

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    HarperCollins Publishers 50 Ways To Play A Beginners Guide to Unleashing your Erotic Desires

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSex shouldn’t be satisfying, it should be mindblowing. With this simple and accessible guide to BDSM (bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism) you can turn every night into an erotic fantasy.

    15 in stock

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    HarperCollins Publishers Bound to Please

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA true story of submission, dominance, bondage and fabulous sex.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

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    HarperCollins Publishers The Clitical Guide to Female SelfPleasure How to Please Yourself So Your Partner Can Too

    15 in stock

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  • The Big O The ultimate sex and relationship guide

    HarperCollins Publishers The Big O The ultimate sex and relationship guide

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    Book Synopsis‘The reigning sex and relationship guru of Twitter’ VOGUE Are you ready to have the best sex of your life?Trade Review‘The internet’s favourite agony aunt’ Stylist ‘The voice of female sexual empowerment’ New Statesman

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    £19.00

  • Love by Design

    HarperCollins Publishers Love by Design

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love' Dr Emily NagoskiWe are so used to hearing that love is blind', you will know when you meet the one' and that love should be unconditional'. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have been given the wrong handbook for love?Dr Sara Nasserzadeh invites us to re-examine our beliefs mainly shaped by an outdated, static and haphazard Western idea of romantic love and empowers us with six core principles Attraction, Respect, Trust, Shared Vision, Compassion, Loving Behaviours to create and sustain meaningful relationships through a new paradigm of love: The Emergent Love Model.This ground-breaking book introduces and offers an entirely new language and set of skills to begin designing the love that you truly desire.Trade Review‘A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love.’ – Dr. Emily Nagoski, bestselling author of Come As You Are and Burnout ‘In Love by Design, Dr. Nasserzadeh brings us the concept of Emergent Love, a product of years of research and practice, and breaks down why we need to disengage from the enmeshed model of romantic love we see in the movies and move to an exciting but more sustainable way of perceiving and living love.’ – Guy Winch, TED Speaker and author of How to Fix A Broken Heart ‘At last! At last! For so many years we have been waiting for a realistic, effective, powerful way to make love work. Sara Nasserzadeh takes the wisdom of ages and recreates it to be effective in our own time, supported by evidence-based research and a solid foundation in her ground-breaking work helping couples be happy together.’ – Susan Quilliam, author of the revised The Joy of Sex ‘An essential read for those looking to cultivate connected and fulfilling intimate relationships. Her model of emergent love will transform how you enter your next relationship or enliven the one you are in. I will be recommending this book for years to come.’ – Alexandra H. Solomon, bestselling author of Love Every Day, and host of the podcast, Reimagining Love ‘Dr. Sara has elevated the common Venn diagram to a work of art. Or rather a work of love. Understanding your relational overlap (where “me” meets “we”) is at the heart of her concept of emergent love, and this book will show you how to occupy your ‘we-space’ to the fullest.’ – Ian Kerner, sex therapist and best-selling author of She Comes First. ‘Love by Design reshapes all you thought you knew about love. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to create the love they desire. It is research-backed, humble and can be applied universally to your intimate relationship and beyond.’ Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Grief works

    1 in stock

    £15.29

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    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Surrender

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    £14.44

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    HarperCollins Publishers Inc ZEN SEX The Way Of Making Love

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisApplying the Zen art of attentiveness and meditation to human sexuality, this unique guide to erotic delights points readers down the path to achieving healthy sex lives. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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    £12.30

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