No matter what your age, culture, sexual orientation, or gender, a satisfying sexual relationship is a valued and important aspect of your quality of life. However, research shows that Americans are not having the best sex that we can have. Unrealistic expectations paired with a general inability or discomfort with talking about sex contributes to this “lack of good sex.” According to one recent survey, almost 95% of Americans have difficulty when it comes to talking about “what I want sexually” especially if they are talking directly to their sexual partner. In this tantalizing and technical guide, “Sexpert” Jane Bogart helps readers understand their own preferences and desires by allowing them to explore their own sexual history and helping them define where they’d like to go in the future. She helps readers figure out how much they really know and don’t know about sex to begin with, teaches them how to get in touch with their sensual side and how to communicate their desires to their sexual partners. With testimonies from all different kinds of people, old and young, this books explores what turns people on, what turns people off, and more importantly, what turns you on and off and why. Naughty, fun, and infallible, it’s fit for all ages, whether you’re a seasoned pro, or new to the game.

Designed as a guide, "Sexploration" thoroughly explains virtually every conventional and unconventional sexual practice readers may be interested in trying (or, in some cases, just reading about). With straightforward text and bold visuals, the author details everything from anatomy and technique to exploring fantasies and boosting pleasure with sex toys. The wealth of information is balanced with practical advice and testimonials from real people. No area is taboo for the author, whose research includes sex during pregnancy, getting one's mojo back, and the truth about female orgasms.

Few things are more misunderstood and cause more fear and suspicion than the combination of female sexuality and the Internet.Naked on the Internet explores how women use cyberspace, personally and professionally, to learn about themselves, connect with others, and make a living. Author Audacia Ray then goes further, examining the Internet as a valuable -- though often problematic -- sexual space. Ray combines her insider's knowledge with the voices of a variety of women whose firsthand experiences include camming, chatting, and making websites; dating, hooking up, and forming friendships; sex and relationship blogging; and making porn and doing other forms of sex work. She also examines the power of sexual health and online support communities and the technology that enables physical sexual encounters. Naked on the Internet is a guide to the ways women use, experience, and cash in on the Internet, as well as a critical analysis of the empowering and oppressive aspects of women's online experiences.

This book looks at how our brains, minds, bodies, and emotions interact to create our experience of sexuality, and how we can create a sense of sexual self-esteem and a nutritious sexual diet for ourselves. As the author notes in her Introduction, 'we think and talk about sex as something we do, rather than sexuality being something that we have; and being sexual, as something that we are. We talk little about feeling sexual or the emotional and relational reasons for sexual desire; about the fact that it is usually an 'other' that we want to be sexual with. Our focus seems to be on how much sex we can have rather than how we want to express ourselves sexually.' This book challenges the cultural commodification of sex and sexuality, and encourages the reader to experience 'being sexual' rather than 'doing sex' or 'looking sexy'. This is crucial to our development of sexual self-esteem, particularly in an era of ubiquitous online pornography.

A bold reimagining of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs--and new insights for living your most authentic, fulfilled, and connected life. When positive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman first discovered Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence, sprinkled throughout a cache of unpublished journals, he felt a deep resonance with his own work and life. In this groundbreaking book, Kaufman picks up where Maslow left off, unraveling the mysteries of his unfinished theory, and integrating these ideas with the latest research on attachment, connection, exploration, love, purpose and other building blocks of a life well lived. Maslow's model provides a roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment--not by striving for money, success, or "happiness," but by becoming the best version of ourselves, or what Maslow called self-actualization. Transcend reveals a level of human potential that's even higher, which Maslow termed "transcendence." Beyond individual fulfillment, this way of being--which taps into the whole person-- connects us not only to our best self, but also to one another. With never-before-published insights and new research findings, along with thought-provoking examples and personality tests, this empowering book is a manual for self-analysis and nurturing a deeper connection with our highest potential-- and beyond.

LoveSex and Relationships introduces a pleasure-focused rather than reproductive model of sex, exploring how our brains, minds, bodies and emotions interact to create our experience of sexuality. This book challenges the cultural commodification of sex and sexuality, and it encourages the reader to experience ‘being sexual’ rather than ‘doing sex’ or ‘looking sexy’. This is crucial to our development of sexual selfesteem, particularly in the digital era of pornography, dating and hookup apps. Bringing the material of the first edition up to date, chapters include anatomical diagrams and social commentary with a focus on trauma and Polyvagal Theory. Diversity and cultural changes are also addressed, including a more expansive understanding of gender identity, and greater awareness of the impact of power and rank in sexual relationships. Lastly, each chapter features a new partnered exercise alongside every solo exercise from the first edition. The book’s accessible language makes it a valuable resource for sex and relationship therapists and trainees, general mental health and sex/relationship professionals, and clients themselves.

The portal to pleasure is between these covers and on these fully illustrated, tastefully photographed pages. It simply takes conventional manuals to a higher, more exciting level, with unequaled advice--both verbal and visual--on how to enhance lovemaking. Learn how to turn on the heat before you meet, how to spice up sex with fun fantasy games and imaginative foreplay, and how to increase the thrill with sex toys. Test your boundaries with the hottest techniques from the experts in cyberspace. From the art of kissing to dressing to entice, from creative new positions to novel venues--plus more than 50 exciting positions shown in explicit images--this opens up a whole world of up-to-the-minute possibilities for lovers of all generations...and provides a feast for the senses.

As a frequent guest on television networks like MTV, 'Sex Jane' has become one of the most respected 'sexperts' in the world. Here she employs her frank, easygoing style to give readers the ultimate sex education course - a combination of scientific information, how-to descriptions and interactive activities that will help readers put their sexual histories in perspective and get them in touch with their true desires. Full of great tips and illuminating real-life testimonies, Sexploration is for people of all ages who want to get in touch with their erotic side.

A provocative ‘sexploration’ of the cultural and political landscape of modern India.