Below are some of my favorite books and podcasts:
Books:
Loving Bravely By Alexandra Solomon
A wonderful read to explore relational self awareness with exercises to facilitate reflection and discovery.
Hold ME tight, Seven conversations for a lifetime of love by Dr. Sue Johnson
Couples therapy in a book- learn to recognize the emotional underpinnings of your relationship with practical conversations and exercises to protect and grow your relationship.
Wanting Sex Again by Laurie Watson
Sex therapy in book form.
Great Sex by Michael Castleman
Great advice for men who want to understand a woman’s body and how to bring her pleasure.
Receiving Love by Hendrix and Hunt
Every married person who feels like their spouse could never love them the way they need to be loved should read this book.
Rekindling Desire by Barry and Emily McCarthy
Step-by-step program to help low-sex and no-sex marriages. Confront your guilt, shame and inhibitions. Real help, as well, for men with fetishes or pornography addiction.
The Return of Desire by Gina Ogden
Exciting explorations of spiritual, physical, mental and emotional aspects of sexual desire. New age ideas reveal the complexity of sacred union. Friendly to all sexual orientations.
Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
Excellent, fascinating exploration of the dynamics of a couple on sex. Discover how containing your own anxiety about sex can change everything. Real answers for the higher-desire partner.
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life By Emily Nagoski
Easy read about the science behind what works to maximize sexual pleasure and wellbeing for women. Helping women discover and articulate what turns them on and off and the importance of responsive desire.
She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman By Ian Kerner
Fun and informative encyclopedia of techniques for female satisfaction.
The Passionista: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Pleasuring a Man By Ian KerneR
Fun and informative encyclopedia of techniques for male satisfaction.
The New Male Sexuality: The Truth About Men, Sex and Pleasure By Dr. Bernie Zilbergeld
A comprehensive guide to enhancing desire and arousal, focusing on pleasure rather than performance, and keeping sex exciting and fulfilling.
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Nonmonogamy By Jessica Fern
Open Monogamy: A guide to co-creating your Ideal Relationship Agreement By Dr. Tammy Nelson
When Your The one who cheats: Ten things you need to know By Dr. Tammy Nelson
The New Monogamy: Redefining your relationship after infidelity By Dr. Tammy Nelson
The state of Affairs: Rethinking infidelity By EstHer Perel
Podcasts: