From acclaimed author and frequent Smitten Kitten guest educator Joan Price comes Naked At Our Age, a straight-shooting book that covers a broad range of topics pertaining to sex, relationships, and aging. A follow up to Better Than I Ever Expected, Price's first foray into the subject of senior sex, Naked At Our Age pairs readers' questions with advice from over forty expert sex educators as well as Price's own warm, honest, and knowledgeable commentary. Covering topics ranging from health issues like vulvar/vaginal pain, erectile dysfunction, cancer, and Alzheimer's to relationship concerns like keeping desire alive, grieving the loss of a partner, and senior dating, Naked At Our Age provides a wealth of practical advice and fearlessly models an attitude of grace and adaptability in the face of the body and relationship changes that often accompany aging.

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Finally, a book about open marriage that grapples with the problems surrounding monogamy and fidelity in an honest, heartfelt, and non-fringe manner. "Open" challenges our notions of what traditional marriage looks like, and presents one woman's journey down an uncertain path that ultimately proves open marriage is a viable option--even one that suits some couples better than conventional marriage.

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Sex is complicated at the best of times—but when we're overcome by grief, it's especially complicated and confusing. How do we nurture ourselves as sexual beings when we're grieving the death of a partner? How do we know when it's time to open ourselves to a new sexual connection? Sex After Grief is the first book to address sex and grief together and treat sex as a normal, life-affirming part of emerging from such a difficult time.

Joan Price, the preeminent expert on senior sex, draws on her own experiences as a widow since 2008, when she lost the love of her life to cancer. She shares her raw grief journey and sexual reawakening (and the many stumbles along the way), along with excellent advice on handling each step. Sex After Grief includes a variety of helpful personal stories from folks of all genders and orientations. With heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom, Joan Price helps you reclaim your sexual pleasure after great loss.

"Price offers valuable advice and guidance in an accessible writing style that brims with passion and compassion."—Dr. Justin Lehmiller, author of Tell Me What You Want

"This book lights a path that sets us on the journey to recovery, with content that is relevant, necessary, and inspiring for grievers and the professionals that serve them."—Patti Britton, PhD, co-founder of SexCoachU

"A source of comfort for those who are grieving, and advice and support for those who are ready to open back up to sex, pleasure, and love."—Carol Queen, PhD, Good Vibrations sexologist

"I always love Joan's books because they are real, honest, inspirational, and audacious. Sex After Grief will advise and surprise you, whatever your age, gender, or orientation."—Betty Dodson, PhD, author, artist, sexologist, and orgasm educator since the early 1970s

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Author: Joan Price

Publisher: Mango Publishing

Pages: 172

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For more than 20 years, Betty Dodson has been dedicated to taking the shame out of masturbation, showing it to be a healthy form of sexual expression. With warmth and intelligence, and informative line drawings, Dodson explains how anyone can learn to fully enjoy the pleasures of self-love, pointing out that masturbation is still the safest sex.

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Author: Betty Dodson

Publisher: Harmony (1996)

Pages: 208

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Everyone knows sex in a long-term relationship can get stale sometimes. But isn't the same true for masturbation? Just like a familiar sexual relationship, where you fall into a pattern using the same moves and positions, masturbation can become routine and, frankly, boring. Just because you're only getting yourself off doesn't mean you don't deserve an exciting, satisfying experience.

Sex Yourself teaches women how to reach orgasm and how to have better orgasms by themselves. Learn how the amazing experiences you have alone can be re-created with a partner, helping to enhance your sexual relationships. Try new techniques and accessories to have mind-blowing orgasms in brand new ways.

Sex educator Carlyle Jansen provides a modern look at masturbation, self-love, and orgasm that features fun and informative full-color illustrations throughout.

"Sex isn't defined by two people of opposite genders in the missionary position; it's defined by YOU. Sex Yourself reminds us that mutual masturbation and self-love are gratifying experiences. Keep this book on your nightstand, light some candles, dress up, and have a date for one tonight. You deserve it." –Amie Harwick, M.A., author of The New Sex Bible for Women

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Carlyle Jansen is the founder of Good For Her, Toronto's premiere sexuality shop and workshop center, and producer of the annual Feminist Porn Awards. Popular for her straightforward approach, friendly humor, and down-to-earth disposition, she is a regular speaker at the Guelph Sex Therapy Training Program. Carlyle has also been teaching workshops, speaking at conferences and coaching individuals and couples looking to enhance their sexual lives since 1995. She's passionate about education for everyone, and her teaching audience ranges from sexual health professionals to youth and parents to university classes to gatherings in living rooms. She is a regular contributor to local print, radio, and television media, with appearances in many documentaries. Her chapter on sensational oral sex appears in the book Secrets of the Sex Masters. Follow her on Twitter @CarlyleJansen and find her other work at www.carlylejansen.com.

By Ian Kerner Fun, informative, and easy to read, She Comes First is a virtual encyclopedia of female pleasure, tried and true techniques for satisfying a woman and illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success. These simple methods represent a new era in sexual intimacy, one where the exchange of pleasure occurs on a level playing field and fulfillment is mutual.

• This workbook can stand alone or be a companion to the original Come As You Are.

• Offers simple, creative activities to help you explore your arousal and desire patterns.

• Much of the information in Come as You Are is included in this workbook, in a more simplified version.

 

We're huge fans of the original Come As You Are, undeniably one of the best books available today about the science of arousal and pleasure.  Emily Nagoski's groundbreaking book is wonderfully approachable and conversational, and makes it easy for even the least scientifically minded of us to understand the intricacies of the human nervous system. The Come as You Are Workbook covers many of the same topics in a condensed format, with a focus on activities and writing prompts to help you apply your new knowledge. Although the book focuses on cisgender women's sexuality, there are acknowledgments and careful word choices throughout the text that make it accessible for queer and trans readers.

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Author: Emily Nagoski

Publisher: Simon & Schuster (June 11, 2019)

Pages: 224

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Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College. She has a PhD in Health Behavior with a doctoral concentration in human sexuality from Indiana University (IU), and a master’s degree (also from IU) in counseling, with a clinical internship at the Kinsey Institute Sexual Health Clinic. She has taught graduate and undergraduate classes in human sexuality, relationships and communication, stress management, and sex education. At Smitten Kitten, we can't speak highly enough of Emily Nagoski's intelligent, compassionate, and groundbreaking work.

 

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For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. Experienced ethical sluts Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy dispel myths and cover all the skills necessary to maintain a successful and responsible polyamorous lifestyle—from self-reflection and honest communication to practicing safe sex and raising a family. Individuals and their partners will learn how to discuss and honor boundaries, resolve conflicts, and to define relationships on their own terms.

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Authors: Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy

Publisher: 10 Speed Press Third Edition (2017)

Pages: 311

The Multi Orgasmic Man is full of practical and life changing information for all of the men you know and love! Chia and Abrams cover the male anatomy, arousal, and techniques that are easily learned and incorporated into your sex life, allowing you to reach your sexual potential! We highly recommend this book! by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams (1996) 1996, Harper Collins

For the millions of women who have never experienced the pleasures of multiple orgasms, and for the millions who have, The Multi Orgasmic Woman is beneficial and highly recommended by The Smitten Kitten. Time-tested exercises in this book teach how to orgasm any time you want--and to orgasm as many times as you want. Excersizes are also devoted to teaching you how to prolong your orgasms into expanded full-body pleasure. The authors, a Taoist master and a medical doctor, reveal how we can live healthy lives only if we connect to the source of our overall well-being--our sexual energy. In step-by-step exercises, you'll learn to harness sexual energy in a way that nourishes and enriches the rest of your body, mind and soul. by Mantak Chia and Rachel Carlton Abrams (2005) 320 pages, Rodale

Drawing on three decades of experience as a sex therapist and sex researcher, Dr. Gina Ogden shows you how to: -Open up to the four energies that spark desire -Create heart-to-heart communication with your partner -Transcend guilt, shame, and "good-girls-don't" messages -Help heal the sexual wounds of abuse, addiction, affairs, and low self-esteem -Enjoy sexual pleasure throughout your life span—from new love, to parenthood, and into your golden years By Gina Ogden, PhD 213 pages

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From ornately decorative to excruciatingly stringent, Japanese rope bondage is an art which has developed over centuries of martial and erotic practice. Now, in a gorgeous large-format fully illustrated book, accomplished Japanese-born educator and practitioner Midori shows step by step how to achieve beautiful and exciting Japanese bondage on a variety of genders and body types.

Each chapter starts with a spectacular, tasteful full-color photo of the finished bondage pose—harnesses, hogties, standing and bent-over poses, and more—then goes back and explains with text and line art how each rope and knot is placed to achieve the final result. Readers can use the detailed instructions to experiment safely and erotically with their own partners—or simply enjoy viewing the pictures of Midori's expertise.

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Author: Midori

Publisher: Greenery Press (2002)

Pages:176