Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships
by David Schnarch
from Holt Paperbacks
People joke that the start of a couple's marriage means the end of their sex life. David Schnarch, a sex therapist praised by Pepper Schwartz, uses epiphany-laden conversations taken directly from his own marriage and the married couples he sees in practice to help readers defy the myth that marriages are necessarily passionless, and instead prove that the longer a couple has been together, the higher the fireworks can fly. It's especially aimed at older couples who, Schnarch says, are self-actualized and therefore better able to handle intimacy than younger partners. "People have difficulty with intimacy because they're supposed to," he says, and goes on in this inspiring book to combine elements of marriage therapy and sex therapy to bring plenty of practical, fresh ideas to the crowd of mostly vapid relationship books. (Note that despite its title, it's for any emotionally committed couple, not just married folks.)
Schnarch says that a man is more likely to let a relationship suffer in order to hold on to his sense of self, while a woman is more apt to let her identity suffer to help strengthen it. Schnarch gives explicit tips on how to alter this pattern, an essential step he calls "differentiation." He also explains why compromise isn't always the best route to take when conflicts arise. The couples profiled here deal with the usual suspects: uneven sexual desire and initiation, battles about oral sex, self-image problems, the "boondoggle" of trust (both of one's self and one's partner), and the specter of divorce. Instead of focusing on each client's weaknesses, Schnarch teaches how to find inner strength and resilience that can be used to reaffirm a relationship and reignite sex. William H. Masters of Masters and Johnson fame calls this book "a classic," and no wonder. --Erica Jorgensen
Sex and the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra, and the Kama Sutra
by Mabel Iam
from Atria
Your dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the lover you desire to be. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. Inside, discover how to:
- Learn and develop sexual magnetism
- Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover
- Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions
- Achieve multiple orgasms
- Stimulate a woman's G-spot
- Practice Kama Sutra techniques with the help of amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author
- Make your relationship sacred and feel inner divinity while making love
- Find and attract your soul mate
This book will become your eternal companion and trusted adviser -- all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam's tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring.
"Your dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the perfect lover you desire to be for the rest of your life. These pages unlock all of the essential elements for attaining this goal. . Learn and develop sexual magnetism and secrets that few lovers have ever known. . Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover. . Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions. . Achieve multiple orgasms. . Discover how to stimulate a woman's G-spot. . Practice Kama Sutra techniques with amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author. . Make your relationship sacred; feel inner divinity while making love. . Find and attract your soul mate. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. So effectively written by author Mabel Iam, this book will become your eternal companion and advisor; all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam's tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam sheds light on your being and guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring. "
Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy, Fourth Edition (Principles & Practice of Sex Therapy)
from The Guilford Press
The Art of Sensual Massage
by Gordon Inkeles
from Arcata Arts
With a warm, quiet place and a bottle of oil--and this incredible book--you can spread pleasure over every inch of your partner's body. For more than a million readers The Art of Sensual Massage is more than a book, it's an unforgettable sensual experience. Techniques are beautifully illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous black and white photos. Instructions are easy-to-learn. Ten minutes after you open this book you will be doing a sensual massage. This updated edition has the best paper and photo reproduction plus many text updates. From the book: In a world full of expensive gadgets futilely designed to increase enjoyment of life it is enormously satisfying to realize that you can give so much pleasure just using your hands.
The Art of Sensual Massage (Book and DVD Set)
by Gordon Inkeles
from Arcata Arts
This revised and updated edition of the modern massage classic, translated into 8 languages and with 75 printings, brings the world of sensual massage to a whole new generation of readers. The book is packaged with a 50 minute award-winning DVD which presents closely matched massage techniques to those in the book. Rhythms and pressures are clearly shown and menu options allow you to jump to any part of the body for quick reference.
Pe: How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation
by Helen Singer Kaplan
from Brunner/Mazel Publisher
Discusses male sexual response and the cause of its disorders, and provides advice on leading a more normal sex life.
The Hardness Factor : How to Achieve Your Best Health and Sexual Fitness at Any Age
by Steven Lamm
Lamm (The Virility Solution, Thinner at Last), a practicing internist and expert on male sexual health, insists there is a direct link between the quality of a man's overall health and the quality of his erections. Just as physicians can measure a patient's blood pressure and percentage of body fat, Lamm claims he can measure the strength of a man's erections (The Hardness Factor) using a new computerized device invented by a Spanish urologist. He is, therefore, not just interested in whether or not a guy can get hard during sex, but how hard. No wonder he's such a popular guest on women's talk shows like Oprah and The View. It is this ability to measure hardness that allows Lamm to argue it can be improved in six weeks. The program outlined in the book is heavily focused on diet and exercise with the use of a few key supplements (Pycnogenol, L-Arginine, omega-3 fatty acids, Niacin, Vitamins C and E, and Horny Goat Weed). While there is a place for prescription drugs like Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis, Lamm believes these should generally be reserved for those with more serious health problems limiting their ability to achieve erections, such as diabetes, heart disease, and the aftermath of prostate cancer surgery. Most men he treats don't need them. And one upside to this often-embarrassing issue is that by getting healthier in order to get harder, men can avoid the underlying illnesses that would require the use of such drugs in the future.--Patrick Jennings
Constructing the Sexual Crucible: An Integration of Sexual and Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books)
by David Morris Schnarch
from W. W. Norton & Company
Secrets of a Passionate Marriage
by David Schnarch
from Sounds True
With the pioneering classic Passionate Marriage (over 500,000 copies sold) and his current bestseller Resurrecting Sex, Dr. David Schnarch has helped thousands take their relationships to new and lasting heights of love and intimacy — in many cases when divorce seemed the only option. From his unique perspective, sexual difficulty and other common problems are not a sign of weakness, but rather the hallmark of the crucial work of all emotionally committed relationships. Dr. Schnarch's first major release on audio, Secrets of a Passionate Marriage moves beyond traditional sex therapy approaches that work "a little," and provides the groundwork for a way of relating to oneself and one's partner that ensures real improvement over a lifetime. Combining humor with his decades of expertise, Dr. Schnarch offers listeners insights into: emotional gridlock — why this critical phase is necessary for the healthy evolution of all relationships, how to "self-soothe" your anxieties to open to the full range of human eroticism, the three psychological dimensions of sex — how to make an ally out of what you're really thinking during sex, and much more.
Designed to give listeners the courage to confront themselves and their partners with integrity and compassion, Secrets of a Passionate Marriage is sure to bring what Dr. Schnarch calls "electric sex" along with renewed commitment to the relationships of all who hear it.
Note: Portions of this recording contain explicit sexual language.
The Heart and Soul of Sex: Making the ISIS Connection (Shambhala Pocket Classics)
by Gina Ogden
from Trumpeter
Drawing on the results of her unique national sex survey—and on decades of clinical practice as a sex therapist—Gina Ogden offers a revolutionary exploration of women's sexual experience. The best sex, say thousands of women, doesn't just happen in the body. It is multidimensional, connecting body, mind, heart, and soul. In The Heart and Soul of Sex, Ogden coaches readers to fully realize the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of sex, making what she calls the "ISIS Connection."
Throughout the book are firsthand stories of survey respondents, offering examples of how ordinary women—from ages eighteen to eighty-six and from many backgrounds—have found their own way to sexual expression that is deeply satisfying and even life-changing. The Heart and Soul of Sex takes the reader on a journey beyond the usual emphasis on performance, including practical exercises that can be done alone or with a partner. Ogden shows us that we can be much more than we've been told—not just fun and exciting but deeply healing, magical, and transformative.
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