My Favorite Books
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The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter, MD
One of my all time favorite sexual health books, "The Vagina Bible" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and maintaining vaginal health. Through a combination of scientific research, myth-busting, and personal anecdotes, Gunter provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their bodies.
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Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD
"Come as You Are" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to women's sexuality, exploring the science behind desire, arousal, and orgasm. Writer Nagoski dispels common myths and misconceptions about female sexuality and offers practical tools and insights to help women embrace their unique desires and build fulfilling sexual lives.
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Sex Matters for Women by Sallie Foley, MSW, Sally A. Kope, MSW, and Dennis P. Sugrue, PhD
“Sex Matters for Women” focuses on helping women address common sexual difficulties and increase their sexual satisfaction. There’s practical advice and exercises to improve communication, explore desire, and enhance intimacy in long-term relationships.
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The Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides, PsyD
A comprehensive and humorous guide to sex and sexual health, “The Guide to Getting It On” covers topics from anatomy and sexual response to communication and consent, the book provides practical advice and insights for individuals of all ages and experience levels seeking to improve their sexual knowledge and experiences.
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The Heart of Desire by Stella Resnick
“The Heart of Desire” dives into cultivating intimacy and desire in romantic relationships. Drawing from her experience as a clinical psychologist and sex therapist, Resnick offers practical tools and exercises to help couples overcome common obstacles to desire, deepen emotional connection, and improve sexual satisfaction.
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Laid: Young People’s Experiences with Sex in an Easy- Access Culture
Edited by Shannon Boodram, “Laid” id collection of personal essays from young people about their experiences with sex and relationships in the digital age. The book covers a range of topics including consent, communication, and navigating sexual and gender identities. It offers candid and diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of modern dating.
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Because it Feels Good by Debby Herbenick, PhD
“Because It Feels Good” is guide to sexual pleasure and satisfaction, covering topics from anatomy and sexual response to communication and relationship dynamics. Providing practical advice and insights for individuals and couples, this book explores your sexual experiences and includes exercises and activities to deepen your understanding and of sexuality.
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Faking It by Lux Alptraum
"Faking It" is a non-fiction book that explores the concept of faking orgasms, both in the context of heterosexual relationships and beyond. The book delves into the reasons why people fake orgasms, the impact it can have on relationships and sexual communication, and the cultural and societal factors that contribute to the prevalence of faking it.