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For a book about sex to be worth the read, it has to be 1) from someone you trust and 2) not too clinical or…dry. Over the years—and through research for our own book The Sex Issue —we’ve found guides from compelling experts that are both immensely useful and easy to spend time reading.
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Sex, intimacy, and Tantra expert Michaela Boehm writes about the importance of consciously engaging with our bodies—the mind-body connection that, she says, is the secret to finding deeper, greater pleasure. Embodiment, she says, is listening to our body’s signals, and she urges us to move our bodies in unstructured ways through practical exercises that bring us back into our feelings and our senses.
What does it take to keep the flame burning—even after years of marriage? Couples and sexuality therapist Esther Perel weighs in with her honest (and refreshingly provocative) insight on the possibility of a better sex life in this exceptionally entertaining examination of love and lust.
Emily Nagoski , a sex educator and former researcher at the Kinsey Institute, explores the ways we experience pleasure in this now-classic read on the science of women’s sexuality. It’s a nonjudgmental look at sexual desire, backed by scientific research and data. As Nagoski explains: An orgasm doesn’t have to be elusive, and a fulfilling sex life doesn’t just boil down to what’s between the sheets.
Author, activist, and doula adrienne maree brown makes the argument that the pursuit of pleasure is not just necessary to sustain ourselves through revolution but is actually a revolution in itself. Her philosophy extends beyond sex to every bit of life, from physical movement to friendship to work. She’ll drop homework assignments for you, too, to put pleasure into practice.
Peggy Orenstein ’s fascinating research reveals the tough reality of high school and college hookup culture through in-depth interviews with students, academics, psychologists, and a range of other experts who weigh in on the complicated nature of modern sex and relationships. It’s an incredibly eye-opening read for all adults with a stake in the next generation, particularly parents, of course—and teens, too.
An equally revelatory, expansive counterpart to Orenstein’s Girls & Sex , Boys & Sex is the culmination of more than two years of research and a hundred-plus interviews with boys between the ages of sixteen and twenty-two. And as in Girls & Sex , Orenstein manages to present the data in a style that leaps off the page.
Known as the bible for ethical nonmonogamy, The Ethical Slut guides the reader on the skills needed to keep everyone in a relationship—whether that’s just two of you or an extended network of sexual partners—on fair and equal footing. Most of the best advice is universal, like learning to get honest with yourself, communicating clearly with partners, and maintaining healthy self-esteem.
From sex therapist and psychology professor Laurie Mintz, Becoming Cliterate makes the case for focusing on clitoral stimulation . While the book includes plenty of information about the clitoris—there’s the requisite anatomy lesson and helpful advice—the overarching theme is the gap between male and female sexual pleasure. Mintz’s approach to closing that gap is practical and illuminating.
Psychiatrist Stephen Snyder argues that mindfulness may be the biggest turn-on there is and that sexual narcissism isn’t only acceptable; it’s needed. Which seems like a radical approach to sustaining passion in a long-term relationship . But whether you’ve been married for twenty years or you’re in a swipe-right chapter, Snyder believes that the essence of good—rewarding, memorable, impassioned—sex is understanding our sexual selves.
Focusing on life outside of the bedroom, psychologist and sex researcher Lori A. Brotto takes a compassionate look at the different reasons we might suffer from various sexual difficulties. The most common yet somehow least talked about among them: a lack of interest. Brotto offers tools, in the form of easy exercises, for increasing desire and pleasure.
In her (highly anticipated) first book, journalist Lisa Taddeo immersed herself in the lives of three American women in different parts of the country for the better part of ten years. The result is an absorbing true story about sex and desire , trauma and longing, power and vulnerability, and the invisible forces that shape our sexuality. The writing is so poetic, it’s easy to forget it’s nonfiction. But we fell for Three Women because of the ordinary in it. We see ourselves in these women. Taddeo so gracefully reminds us that of course we’re normal. We’re all normal.
If you’re a fan of sex educator Betty Dodson —or a fan of masturbation—this book is for you. While so many books about sex focus on partnered sex, this is an unapologetic and straightforward guide to celebrating and improving sex for one.
Presented almost as a step-by-step guidebook, this is a difficult—but immensely gentle and helpful—read for anyone struggling with sex and intimacy after abuse. It’s also an important book for partners of sexual abuse survivors.
When you and a partner get busy, what’s the typical schedule of events? Sex therapist Ian Kerner calls the patterns we slip into during intercourse our “ sex script .” Drawing on decades of clinical experience and up-to-date sexual science, Kerner helps you understand what about your script feels stuck or unsatisfying. Then he helps you rewrite it.
Tracy Clark-Flory’s work as a sex journalist has taken her to porn sets, orgasmic meditation retreats, and anonymous online chat rooms to better understand what turns us on. Her memoir, Want Me , emerged out of a project investigating men’s sexuality. In telling that story, Clark-Flory began to take a candid look at how her own sense of desire has been shaped by the contradicting forces of sexual freedom and sexual expectations—and how wanting intersects with being wanted.
Over several years, sexuality doula Ev’Yan Whitney blogged their own sexual liberation. They documented the experiences of untangling themselves from sexual shame, discovering their unique sexual identity, and learning to take up space. And they decided pleasure was less about sex than about sensuality: waking up to your body and tuning in to what feels good. Whitney’s first book, Sensual Self , is an interactive journal that invites you on the same journey. (You can preorder it now or get your hands on a copy December 7.)
In The Tempest , Jillian Keenan found a sexual awakening. In King Lear , she saw a sexual predator. The Taming of the Shrew ? BDSM. Her memoir draws on fourteen of the Bard’s works, pulling out all the sexual undertones and piecing them into her own stories of sexuality and fetishism. You’ll laugh. And you might never be able to watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream without blushing ever again.
You can have good—even great—sex on instinct alone. But holistic sexuality teacher Sheri Winston teaches people to develop sex as a learned skill. What’s on the plate? Erotic trances, multiple orgasms, and fuller experiences of self-pleasure.
In The Right to Sex , philosopher and professor Amia Srinivasan picks apart what sex means beyond our bedroom walls. Her essays are a nuanced look at some of the most polarizing conversations in sex and sexuality: the distinction between sexual preference and discrimination, incel culture, and the return of second-wave, anti-porn feminism. Her essays push us out of our comfort zone in the best way.
If you’re interested in experimenting with kink, talking to intimate partners about what you want is a fundamental step in the process. In Tongue Tied , intimacy educator and coach Stella Harris dives into every stage of negotiating sexual desires, from overcoming fears and initiating conversations to addressing frustrations and understanding what’s good about hearing “no.”
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I’ve seen some of these books completely transform people's sex lives.
When it comes to sex, sexuality, and our sexual selves in general, we get very little (or no) education. This creates a need for us as adults to take our sexual education into our own hands. But where do you start? There are lots of options. You could attend workshops, watch *accurate* TikToks, read Instagram posts from good sources, work with a sex therapist...and of course, read some books!
As a sex therapist and educator, I often suggest that folks check out books to read and then come process and discuss them in session, or even in lieu of meeting. Some of the sex-related books I recommend are written as guides; some are story-based; some are highly research-based; and others are a combination of some or all of the above.
Helping thousands of people over the last decade has put a lot of incredible books in front of my eyeballs, and I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite books surrounding sex and sexuality. Here is a list of 20 books I recommend to improve your sex life. I’ve seen some of these books completely transform people's sex lives in a number of ways: everything ranging from more self-acceptance to more orgasms to a person understanding their own or their partner(s)’ libidos.
So, whether you are looking to heighten sexual pleasure in your existing relationship(s), find answers about your sexuality, explore other relationship designs, or simply gain more education surrounding sex, there's a book for you here.
The author of this book is one of the most epic sex researchers around. A must-read for folks of all genders, it's genuinely what it says it is: a "practical guide to the science of sex." It's filled with new research and tons of easy-to-understand brain science that will help you fill your sex with joy and confidence.
Written by a sex therapist who is also a medical doctor, this book is about enjoying sex and intimacy in committed long-term relationships. This isn't a "how-to" book, but rather a resource to help you understand sexual feelings and how they connect to the rest of you, as a whole human.
While originally published in 1992, this is still one of the best books out there surrounding men and sexuality. The author spent 20 years as a psychologist specializing in human sexuality and shares a lot of that expertise in this book.
Want to learn about masturbation? Look no further. Written by a renowned sex educator and feminist, this book helps vulva-owners take pleasure into their own hands. If you’re a penis-owner, you’ll learn a lot—and you can get it for a vulva owning partner. It's honest, helpful, liberating, and full of warmth and wit.
This book is a collection of true stories and interviews from a truly diverse group of humans. It helps readers to understand how sex, relationships, and personal growth go hand in hand.
For every person out there that thought they were supposed to just be “naturally good at sex,” this book aims (and delivers) to prove that great sexual partners are made, not born. A combination of science and experience, this book is aimed at men who want to please their vulva-owning partners more effectively and confidently.
Our world is allosexist. We assume that everyone wants sex and is basically obsessed with sexual attraction. This book explores how the ace perspective can teach us all about desire, identity, and what it's like to live in this world, not experience it. It's a must-read for everyone.
Did you grow up in a Christian household? This book is based on an in-depth survey of 22,000 Christian women, and explores how your background can impact your sex life and how to develop a sex life that still feels biblically based and is mutual, intimate, and passionate.
If you have ever experienced sexual difficulty or low libido (that's not your norm), this book is for you. The author, a psychologist and sex researcher, uses mindfulness techniques to help folks cultivate more exciting and fulfilling sexual experiences—and keep that libido up!
Written by a transgender activist, this book explores sex, desire, and dating with leading figures in the trans and non-binary community. It's funny, poignant, empowering, and shows that all trans folks deserve a happy, beautiful, and fulfilling sex life.
DIVA Magazine called Girl Sex 101 "the best sex guide in years." The book offers advice to women and folks who love women of all genders and identities. With 13 special guest sex educators, this book covers everything you need to know about lady sex.
Why is it that sexual frequency often goes down the longer we're with our partners? This book will explain it to you through the relationship between sexual desire and domesticity, and tell you what it takes to bring that lust back into your relationship.
This book looks at both personal and political problems that have been holding us back in our sex lives (the lies, misunderstandings, myths, etc.) and aims to change our collective perspective on sex. Recipient of the 2019 Society for Sex Therapy & Research Consumer Book Award and written by a psychology professor and human sexuality expert, it's a certified winner.
Written by a renowned sex therapist, this is the program he uses to help thousands of couples achieve more intimacy and enjoyment. How? By taking a magnifying glass to a recent sexual event. This unique book with scripts, case studies, and even homework is a must-read for anyone in a relationship who wants to talk about sex and do something about the things they want to shift. (Also, check out She Comes First , another amazing book from Dr. Kerner!)
This book is a communication guide for talking to your partner(s) and/or dates about threesomes, jealousy, kink, BDSM, and more. The author teaches readers how to identify their needs and feel empowered in communicating about them. It's a guide filled with exercises, tools, and personal examples.
In this guide for survivors of sexual abuse, the author helps readers heal from their past, improve their relationships and find joy in sex again. Written by a psychotherapist and certified sex therapist, it takes readers step-by-step through the recovery process.
Written by a post-nationalist writer, doula, activist, and Black feminist, this book explores how changing the world goes hand in hand with tapping into our deepest emotional and erotic desires.
When we talk about sex, so much of our focus is on couples and how to be the best sexual partner within the confines of a monogamous relationship. But what about being sexual as a single person? In this book, the author explores the importance of prioritizing self and platonic relationships in addition to our romantic and sexual ones.
You may have listened to the Savage Love podcast or read Dan Savage's sex advice column. This book is Savage's first published collection of essays: 26 of them to be exact. It's truly for anyone who's had sex, wants sex, or is having sex now!
This is a couple's guide to overcoming avoidance of sex, disappointment, and pressure surrounding sex. The author will help you learn why you're feeling stuck and what to do about it.
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