Informationen zum Autor Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer A. Vencill Klappentext A radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in our relationships, authored by two certified sex therapists who are passionate about good sex 2024 Distinguished Book Award Winner, selected by the American Psychological Association's Division 44 Desire invites readers of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures to shed the shame and misinformation that surround the topic of sex and instead learn from 2 certified sex therapists about how libido really works. Desire differences are one of the most common relationship issues, yet, with fewer than 1,100 certified sex therapists in the country, it can be difficult to find help. This essential book breaks the mold of the sex self-help genre, which typically focuses only on cisgender women. Through the authors' expert guidance readers will learn about embracing a more expansive definition of sex,identifying various factors that can impact libido,managing anxiety around sex (one of the biggest libido killers),the structural oppressionsfrom cisnormativity to heteronormativity to compulsory sexuality to minority stressthat affect our libido,and much, much more. It rejects the narrow, heteronormative, staircase model of sexa way of thinking where many relationships get stuck. It integrates evidence-based relationship therapy techniques for better communication around sex. Included are dozens of techniques, exercises, checklists, and journal prompts for readers to use at their own pace to fit their needs, including mindfulness, body mapping, and sensate focus. Whatever your identity, sexual practices, or reason for picking up this book, Desire will help you reach your personal sexual health goals. Zusammenfassung A radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in our relationships, authored by two certified sex therapists who are passionate about good sex 2024 Distinguished Book Award Winner, selected by the American Psychological Association's Division 44 Desire invites readers of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures to shed the shame and misinformation that surround the topic of sex and instead learn from 2 certified sex therapists about how libido really works. Desire differences are one of the most common relationship issues, yet, with fewer than 1,100 certified sex therapists in the country, it can be difficult to find help. This essential book breaks the mold of the sex self-help genre, which typically focuses only on cisgender women. Through the authors' expert guidance readers will learn about embracing a more expansive definition of sex, identifying various factors that can impact libido, managing anxiety around sex (one of the biggest libido killers), the structural oppressionsfrom cisnormativity to heteronormativity to compulsory sexuality to minority stressthat affect our libido, and much, much more. It rejects the narrow, heteronormative, staircase model of sexa way of thinking where many relationships get stuck. It integrates evidence-based relationship therapy techniques for better communication around sex. Included are dozens of techniques, exercises, checklists, and journal prompts for readers to use at their own pace to fit their needs, including mindfulness, body mapping, and sensate focus. Whatever your identity, sexual practices, or reason for picking up this book, Desire will help you reach your personal sexual health goals. Inhaltsverzeichnis Authors' Note INTRODUCTION It's Complicated Part I CHAPTER 1 The Lowdown on Libido CHAPTER 2 Cultural and Societal Factors <b...

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Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer A. Vencill

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**A radically inclusive, sex-positive guide to managing the inevitable libido differences in our relationships, authored by two certified sex therapists who are passionate about good sex

2024 Distinguished Book Award Winner, selected by the American Psychological Association’s Division 44**

Desire invites readers of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures to shed the shame and misinformation that surround the topic of sex and instead learn from 2 certified sex therapists about how libido really works. Desire differences are one of the most common relationship issues, yet, with fewer than 1,100 certified sex therapists in the country, it can be difficult to find help. This essential book breaks the mold of the sex self-help genre, which typically focuses only on cisgender women.

Through the authors’ expert guidance readers will learn about

• embracing a more expansive definition of sex,
• identifying various factors that can impact libido,
• managing anxiety around sex (one of the biggest libido killers),
• the structural oppressions—from cisnormativity to heteronormativity to compulsory sexuality to minority stress—that affect our libido,

• and much, much more.
  It rejects the narrow, heteronormative, “staircase” model of sex—a way of thinking where many relationships get stuck. It integrates evidence-based relationship therapy techniques for better communication around sex.

  Included are dozens of techniques, exercises, checklists, and journal prompts for readers to use at their own pace to fit their needs, including mindfulness, body mapping, and sensate focus. Whatever your identity, sexual practices, or reason for picking up this book, Desire will help you reach your personal sexual health goals.

  Inhalt

  Authors’ Note

  INTRODUCTION
  It’s Complicated

  Part I

  CHAPTER 1
  The Lowdown on Libido

  CHAPTER 2
  Cultural and Societal Factors

  CHAPTER 3
  Interpersonal Factors

  CHAPTER 4
  Individual Factors

  Part II

  CHAPTER 5
  Connection with Self

  CHAPTER 6
  Connection with Partner(s)

  CHAPTER 7
  Sensate Focus

  Part III

  CHAPTER 8
  Partners with Higher Libido

  CHAPTER 9
  When to Kick It Up a Notch

  Resources
  Acknowledgments
  References
  Index
  About the Authors