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Sex, Sexuality and Relationships- Booklist

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Mating in captivity

sex, lies and domestic bliss

Esther Perel (2007)

This book deals with the need to reconcile the erotic and the domestic. The author uses personal stories to demonstrate the issues and solutions for those couples who have experienced a dwindling of sexual desire. The author discusses a number of issues such as the various polarities to be found around the topic - can love and desire exist in the same relationship at the same time, or is it either enduring love or passionate sex but never both?

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Sex & intimacy after childbirth.

Dr Martien Snellen (2000)

This book explores the factors that can affect your sex life when you have a new baby, some obvious and expected, but others not so. He offers many practical and useful suggestions and although quite humorous, the author does recognise the seriousness of some problems many experience, for example post natal depression, and addresses these well.

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The Dance of anger

Harriet Lerner (2005)

First published in 1985, this reprint is the 20th anniversary edition with an updated forward from the author. The book outlines the ineffective and damaging ways women learn to deal with their anger, particularly in relation to personal relationships. The author suggests strategies which can assist in changing negative forces into positive ones.

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Men are from mars. Women are from venus

John Gray (1993)
A hugely popular and still relevant book which illustrates, in a readable way, how and why differences create conflict between the sexes. The author has spent years successfully counselling couples and individuals and is therefore well placed to offer advice on how such differences can be addressed.

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Perfectly normal: living and loving with low libido

Sandra Pertot (2005)
If you feel like you wouldn't care if you never had sex again then this book might be helpful in explaining or understanding why this might be. Apparently, it is quite common to feel this way, despite the fact that there seems to be an assumption, encouraged by the media, that everyone has an urgent desire for sex most of the time. The author includes some useful ideas and solutions for how to make the best of your sexual relationship, whatever your libido level.

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Hot Monogamy: how to achieve a more intimate relationship with your partner

Dr Patricia Love & Jo Robinson (1998)
This book aims to prove that monogamy does not mean monotony. It is written for those who are just about to embark on a serious love affair as well as those who are already in a long term relationship.


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The Elusive orgasm: a woman's guide to why she can't and how she can orgasm

Dr Vivienne Cass (2004)
Whilst some women are content never to orgasm during sex, others feel dissatisfied with this situation. This book is aimed at the latter group. Written in an easy to read style, the author first identifies which readers will benefit from this book and which won't, for various reasons, before discussing types of orgasm difficulty and the causes and then solutions. Comprehensive and quite entertaining.

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Good loving great sex

Dr Rosie King (1997)
Dr King says that an open, varied sex life is as pivotal to a healthy relationship as good communication skills. If you have neither, working on your sex life might be a good way to improve the situation (and is probably more fun) and this book should be able to guide you. Of course, the communication issue is also discussed.

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Hot sex: how to do it

Tracey Cox (1998)
This book is a frank and practical guide to having sex and sometimes, having a relationship. It provides a wealth of information for both males and females not only about the 'good' bits but also, sensible advice about how to deal with the 'bad' bits.

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Woman to woman: a guide to lesbian sexuality

Carol Booth (2002)
Although this book covers much about lesbian sexual relationships, it also looks at women's sexuality generally, providing a straightforward guide to sexual enjoyment and self-intimacy.

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Making love better than ever: reaching new heights of passion and pleasure after 40

Barbara Keesling (1998)
Aimed at the over forties, this book gives plenty of hints and advice as to how couples can reignite their sexual feelings and reconnect emotionally. It will also be useful for those with new partners who wish to develop a fulfilling sexual relationship encompassing more than just the physical.

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The voyage of love and sex

Dr Diane Summer (1999)
This book will assist you in navigating the calm and storms that real, sexual relationships encounter. Sexuality is viewed in a holistic way, embracing thinking, feeling and desire for intimacy rather than regarded as a purely physical thing. If you feel ready for such a voyage, this book should be a useful guide.

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Unleashing the sex goddess in every woman

Olivia St. Claire (1996)
If you have wondered where your inner sex goddess is hiding, this book will help you to locate her. If you then lack imagination of what to do with her once found, there are plenty of ideas and advice in here.

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Overcoming loss of libido

Elizabeth Kelly (1994)
Unfortunately, it sometimes seems impossible to feel any desire at all let alone unleash the sex goddess. This helpful book identifies many of the issues which can cause a lack of desire and offers strategies to help rekindle the spark in your relationship.

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Sex in Simple words: explaining the tough sexual facts to your children

Dr Martha M Gelin (1993)
This book is written for parents and contains advice and explanations about sexual topics which are sometimes difficult to address with children. It also suggests how you can bring up important topics for discussion if your children haven't asked.


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Sextalk: for parents of young children

June Morris (1996)
This book will help parents who are unsure what to do about sex education. Answers are provided for all the common questions which both parents and young children ask.

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