Book Recommendations
Terry Real is the founder of Relational Life Therapy, the modality I base much of my work on. His straightforward and practical style helps people dismantle negative conditioning and sustain more loving relationships.
This audiobook is full of useful takeaways and practical exercises for couples with real life examples along the way. It teaches us how to move out of our protections and into relational intimacy, creating more relational joy.
I highly recommend you pick this book up or watch one of Esther’s Ted talks. Perel unpacks the contradicting needs of love and desire and shows us how to use our erotic intelligence to sustain relationship satisfaction.
I highlighted, dog-eared, and practiced many suggestions from this book long before I was a sexuality professional. Solo or partnered, this book is a playful and deep exploration into Neo-tantra practices.
Sustaining sexual connection in long-term relationships is a perplexing pain point for many couples. Nagoski has great insights for understanding differences and working with changing sexual needs over time.
Another great, accessible book by Nagoski. This one centers female anatomy and pleasure and offers an in-depth look at desire styles and how context greatly affects sexual interest and pleasure.
Kimberly Johnson is a thought leader in the field of nervous system resilience, particularly for women. She shows us how to tap into our innate wisdom and senses to heal trauma and live from our wholeness.
This classic book uncovers the mysteries of female anatomy and pleasure. Winston has been dedicated to women’s health for decades and here she explores ancient and modern wisdom, offering insights for all genders.