10 Books Sex Experts Wish Everyone Would Read
10 Books Sex Experts Wish Everyone Would Read
You can study everything—so why not sex? Start reading these books, recommended by sex therapists, sexologists, and more—and get ready to enjoy the kind of sex you've never had before. The brain is a sex organ, right?
<i>101 Nights of Great Sex</i>, Laura Corn
"I like this book because it has sealed activities for couples to do. By sealed, I mean that you cannot open the activity until you are ready to do it—it's sealed! This adds anticipation, excitement, and novelty to new sexual play. It gives you permission to be adventurous and takes off the pressure of coming up with an activity for you and a partner." —Shannon Chavez, a psychologist and certified sex therapist in Los Angeles
<i>Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex</i>, Mary Roach
"Mary Roach answers every sex question you didn't know you had. This book makes sexual physiology funny, engaging, and incredibly informative. I still reference this book when I need to inject some titillating trivia into lifeless small talk." —Tristan Weedmark, We-Vibe's Global Passion Ambassador
<i>Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life</i>, Emily Nagoski
"Emily Nagoski has been an inspiration in the sex industry. She is witty and to the point with her work in supporting women to have the best sex of their lives. This book is an easy read, but has the best down-to-earth science and fun facts that you never knew you needed to know." —Carlen Costa, sexologist and relationship psychotherapist
<i>The Guide to Getting It On</i>, Paul Joannides
"This is the Bible for everything you want to know or ever wanted to know about sex, sexuality, and everything in between. The book [truly] describes every aspect of sex that you were ever interested in learning about." —Costa
<i>His Porn, Her Pain: Confronting America's PornPanic with Honest Talk About Sex</i>, Marty Klein, Ph.D.
"Most men watch porn, and most women don't understand why. This book is a great look at that complicated dynamic, providing insight into what porn means for men and helping women deconstruct that and feel a little better. It's a 'sex-positive take,' which I'm all about. For a healthy relationship to flourish, partners should try to understand and support their partners' sexual health." —Dr. Holly Richmond, certified sex therapist and marriage and family counselor
<i>Hot Sex Tips, Tricks, and Licks</i>, Jessica O'Reilly, Ph.D.
"In this book, Dr. Jess reminds us that great sex is way more than just intercourse. It's full of new and fun ways to please our partners through touch and tongue during foreplay or as the main attraction." —Weedmark
<i>Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence</i>, Esther Perel
"This book is the go-to guide for anyone in a long-term relationship who is wondering, 'Where has all the lust gone?' Perel dissects the complexity of desire, why the sex lives of so many couples disintegrate over time, and what it really takes to sustain and maintain an exciting sex life." —Emily Morse, doctor of human sexuality and host of the Sex With Emily podcast
<i>She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman</i>, Ian Kerner, Ph.D.
"This is the must-read guidebook for any man who wants to truly understand how to please a woman. If your husband has ever been confused about what's really going on down there, and crave specific tactics and techniques to make you moan, this is the only book he needs." —Morse
<i>Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido</i>, Jill Blakeway
"This is a great book for couples. It's a his/hers guide to understanding why you don't have the time or energy for sex and helps incorporate tips and tools for better health, especially sexual health. It has a real workbook feel, in that it gives you tips, to-dos, and assessments to find out where you are. The basic message is: Improve your health and your libido will follow." —Chavez
<i>Urban Tantra</i>, Barbara Carrellas
"Don't be discouraged by the title. It's about using tantric skills for more present sex. It simplifies eroticism and gives individuals and couples ways in which they can harness sexual energy, deepen sexual connection, and have fun with it. There are exercises and techniques with guides and how-tos. Tantra doesn't have to be intimidating when you follow Barbara's tips." —Chavez
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