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Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life Cover
The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
by Emily Nagoski
4.29
67,660 ratings
Emily Nagoski's groundbreaking book empowers readers to embrace their sexuality with confidence, debunking myths and providing practical advice for enhancing sexual well-being.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. We're all made of the same parts, organized differently
  2. Sexual response involves turning on the ons and turning off the offs
  3. Context shapes sexual experiences and responses
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Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex Cover
The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
by Mary Roach
3.85
58,989 ratings
Mary Roach's humorous and informative exploration of sex research uncovers fascinating insights into human sexuality, making it both entertaining and educational.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Curious History of Human Sexual Response Research
  2. Female Sexual Anatomy: More Complex Than Previously Thought
  3. The Surprising Science of Orgasms and Arousal
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Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence Cover
Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
by Esther Perel
4.18
41,550 ratings
Esther Perel's insightful exploration of desire and intimacy challenges conventional wisdom, offering couples innovative strategies to reignite their erotic spark.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Eroticism thrives on the space between partners
  2. Intimacy and desire often conflict in long-term relationships
  3. Fantasy plays a crucial role in sustaining desire
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The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman Cover
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
by Timothy Ferriss
3.72
36,686 ratings
Tim Ferriss's unconventional guide offers actionable strategies for enhancing sexual performance alongside overall health, making it a must-read for those seeking improvement.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Minimum Effective Dose (MED) for maximum results
  2. Challenge conventional wisdom and find what truly works
  3. Harness the power of self-experimentation and data-driven decisions
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The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love Cover
A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
by Dossie Easton
3.93
23,850 ratings
Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy's seminal text on ethical non-monogamy provides practical advice for navigating open relationships, fostering communication, and embracing sexual freedom.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Ethical sluthood: Embracing consensual non-monogamy
  2. Overcoming jealousy and insecurity in open relationships
  3. Cultivating self-love and personal growth through sluthood
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The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended Cover
The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
by Sheila Wray Gregoire
4.57
5,280 ratings
Sheila Wray Gregoire's eye-opening book dismantles harmful myths about sex in Christian marriage, promoting mutual pleasure and healthy intimacy for couples.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Sex is meant to be a deeply personal, pleasurable, and pure experience for both partners
  2. The "orgasm gap" reveals a need for better understanding of female pleasure
  3. Arousal is crucial for women's sexual satisfaction and should not be rushed
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Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again Cover
by Katherine Angel
4.08
4,795 ratings
Katherine Angel's thought-provoking analysis of female sexuality and consent challenges oversimplified narratives, offering a fresh perspective on desire and connection.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Consent culture oversimplifies complex sexual dynamics
  2. Female desire is often misunderstood and oversimplified
  3. Arousal and desire are not always aligned in women
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Sperm Wars: Infidelity, Sexual Conflict, and Other Bedroom Battles Cover
Infidelity, Sexual Conflict, and Other Bedroom Battles
by Robin Baker
3.91
2,957 ratings
Robin Baker's provocative exploration of human sexuality from an evolutionary perspective offers eye-opening insights into sexual behavior and infidelity.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Human sexuality is shaped by evolutionary forces to maximize reproductive success
  2. Sperm competition drives many aspects of male and female sexual behavior
  3. Female orgasms play a strategic role in sperm retention and selection
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Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century Cover
Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century
by Barbara Carrellas
3.99
1,523 ratings
Barbara Carrellas offers an inclusive and practical guide to sacred sexuality, making Tantra accessible for everyone and enhancing intimacy through mindfulness.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace Tantra as a Path to Ecstasy and Self-Discovery
  2. Cultivate Conscious Breathing for Enhanced Sexual Energy
  3. Harness the Power of Chakras in Your Sexual Practice
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Why Women Have Sex: Understanding Sexual Motivations - From Adventure to Revenge Cover
Understanding Sexual Motivations - From Adventure to Revenge
by Cindy M. Meston
3.95
1,455 ratings
Cindy Meston's research-based exploration of female sexuality reveals the intricate motivations behind women's sexual behavior, providing valuable insights for enhancing intimacy.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Women's sexual motivations are complex and multifaceted
  2. Physical attraction is influenced by evolutionary adaptations
  3. Pleasure and orgasm play crucial roles in female sexuality
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