Top sex and love books
All about Love
What is All about Love about?
What does the word "love" mean to you? In her book "All About Love," bell hooks explores the complexities of love in today's world. She talks about modern society's inability to love romantically without sexual desire and about the lack of care, unity, and empathy that comes with it.
Love Sense
What is Love Sense about?
Our entire world is based on love, so that is no wonder that everyone is so eager to feel it and create solid and long-lasting relationships. However, to achieve this goal, we need to understand the basics of love and know the true meaning behind this feeling. “Love Sense” by Sue Johnson can help us.
The 5 Love Languages
What is The 5 Love Languages about?
“The 5 Love Languages” is an incredible book that provides a unique insight into how people give and receive love. In his book, Dr. Gary Chapman describes five love languages and how to use them to improve relationships. The book has helped many couples and individuals communicate and meet emotional needs.
Sex Talks
What is Sex Talks about?
Are you tired of TED Talks? Then, Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin and Xander might be a great alternative. This book will teach you how to talk to your partner about sex, your needs, and your desires for experiments.
Come as You Are
What is Come as You Are about?
“Come as You Are” is a guide to finding our unique sexual personality and orgasms. This book explains how such things as pop culture, beauty standards, and stress can ruin our sexual lives and how important it is to love and accept our bodies.
Fierce Love
What is Fierce Love about?
“Fierce Love” by Susan Scott is a priceless source of inspiration that will open your eyes to the world of self-worth and authenticity. You will learn how all of these terms influence your relations with your partner and change your life. This book explores the idea that the key to fulfillment and happiness in a relationship lies within ourselves.
Bonk
What is Bonk about?
"Can someone think themselves to orgasm?" is only one of many mind-boggling questions that Mary Roach discusses in her New York bestseller Bonk. This book offers insights into sexual arousal and orgasm, and difficulties with them. Mary Roach opens the essence of sex with the help of humor and science, so you won't get bored reading this book.
Why We Love
What is Why We Love about?
“Why We Love” by Helen Fisher offers a captivating journey into the heart of romantic love. Discover why men and women experience love differently, the scientific explanations behind "love at first sight," and the role of hormones and brain regions in shaping our romantic experiences.
Getting the Love You Want
What is Getting the Love You Want about?
Harville Hendrix, a renowned therapist and relationship expert, explores the concept of romantic love and its impact on long-term relationships. “Getting the Love You Want” is a comprehensive guide to transforming relationships into sources of healing, joy, and fulfillment.
Sex at Dawn
What is Sex at Dawn about?
Humans evolved in egalitarian groups where food, childcare, and sexual partners were shared. That's why, today, monogamy can be challenging. Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá reveals the roots of human sexuality, why sexual passion fades over time, and why certain behaviors still exist despite evolutionary logic.
Wired for Love
What is Wired for Love about?
“Wired for Love” is a book by Stephanie Cacioppo that explores the intricacies of romantic relationships. It delves into the workings of the human brain and its influence on our intimate connections. With practical guidance and illustrative examples, this book offers insights into cultivating a loving and fulfilling partnership.
Becoming Cliterate
What is Becoming Cliterate about?
Sex is not just penetration. If this is new information for you, consider reading Becoming Cliterate. The author, Dr. Laurie Mintz, discusses a "pleasure gap" between men and women and how to bridge it. You will learn some techniques for better sex based on evidence from biology, sociology, linguistics, and sex therapy.
30 Lessons for Loving
What is 30 Lessons for Loving about?
Karl Pillemer's book “30 Lessons for Loving” gives us some insights into love and relationships. Using the examples of different couples and their experience, the author provides advice on maintaining a healthy relationship, keeping the romantic spark alive, and improving communication between you and your spouse.
The Wait
What is The Wait about?
The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love is an enlightening guide that challenges traditional dating norms. Coauthored by a married couple, DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good, the book shares their personal journey of abstaining from sex until marriage. Still, this is not just about dating; it's a manifesto for intentional living, focusing on personal growth and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
How to Stay in Love
What is How to Stay in Love about?
What makes happy couples fall out of love and lose the spark that used to be between them? A divorce lawyer James J. Sexton presents his guide to keeping this spark and enjoying a lifetime of love. Drawing on his work experience, he reveals what to do and what not to do keep your love burning forever.
Tongue Tied
What is Tongue Tied about?
Even today, there are a lot of people who struggle to talk openly about sex. However, you can't get what you want in your sex life unless you ask for it. In Tongue Tied, Stella Harris emphasizes that communication is key to sexual satisfaction. The author presents basic skills for negotiation techniques, as well as exercises, tools, and personal examples.
Mating in Captivity
What is Mating in Captivity about?
Mating in Captivity is a bold exploration of intimacy and sex in long-term relationships. The book challenges conventional wisdom about love, lust, and domesticity, and provides ideas for enriching your relationship. Through real-life examples, Perel adeptly navigates the complexities of maintaining desire, emphasizing the importance of playfulness, imagination, and autonomy.
Don't Believe the Swipe
What is Don't Believe the Swipe about?
Don't Believe the Swipe by Mandy Hale offers a fresh take on modern dating. Instead of trying to "land a man" or "think like a man," this book teaches you to date without losing your power and self-worth. Don't settle for less than you deserve, and Mandy Hale will help you with this.
Polysecure
What is Polysecure about?
"Polysecure" explores consensual nonmonogamy through the lens of attachment theory. Since our attachment style plays a fundamental role in our perception of trust and security, this issue is crucial for polyamorous relationships. Fern also shares tools for building more securely attached relationships, both with ourselves and others.
Love Unfu*ked
What is Love Unfu*ked about?
Love Unfu*ked: Getting Your Relationship Sh!t Together a no-nonsense, straight-talking guide to transforming your romantic relationships. Gary John Bishop offers strategic advice to help readers identify relationship problems, communicate effectively, and take responsibility for their actions. By confronting your own flaws and taking proactive steps to change, you'll be motivated to build a stronger, more authentic connection with your partner.
Cupid's Poisoned Arrow
What is Cupid's Poisoned Arrow about?
Have you heard the phrase, "Love lasts three years?" Initial passion might indeed fade, and people usually feel unsure about their relationships. Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow explores this shared experience and offers ancient wisdom and modern insights to revive passion. Here, you will read about touch, eye contact, attentiveness, and other things that can help you strengthen your bond with your partner.
I Love You But I Don't Trust You
What is I Love You But I Don't Trust You about?
I Love You But I Don't Trust You is a must-read for those unsure if their relationship is worth saving. Small lies and huge betrayals destroy our trust in relationships. Couples therapist Mira Kirshenbaum explains if trust can come back and how to rebuild trust step-by-step.
Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again
What is Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again about?
Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again by Katherine Angel explores conflicting expectations regarding desire and consent. The author questions why women are expected to fully know their desires and how sexual violence persists amidst this expectation. This book aims to rethink sex, pleasure, and autonomy and gives hope for a future where sex can be truly fulfilling.
How to Be an Adult in Relationships
What is How to Be an Adult in Relationships about?
It is difficult to start relationships, but preserving them is even more complicated. How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo introduces the five A's of relationships: Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Affection, and Allowing. The book will teach you to be present, move from judgment to compassion, and create meaningful relationships.
The Man God Has For You
What is The Man God Has For You about?
The Man God Has For You is a must-read for ladies seeking true love. Stephan Labossiere, a certified relationship coach urges women to establish self-worth and a strong relationship with the Lord as the foundation of successful romantic relationships. His book helps women identify the traits of the man God has prepared for them, enabling them to distinguish between the right and wrong people in their lives.
Conscious Loving
What is Conscious Loving about?
Conscious Loving by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks is a guide to a vital partnership. Here, you will learn to be close with your partner, but have boundaries. The book offers advice on intimacy, making agreements, and stopping arguments. The chances are this is exactly what you need to improve your relationship.
Women Who Love Too Much
What is Women Who Love Too Much about?
Find a healthier and happier path to a wholesome relationship with the book "Women Who Love Too Much" by Robin Norwood. Do you notice harmful patterns in your every relationship? Do you feel neglected but stay in hopes he will become better? Read on to find practical advice on how to put yourself first and get the love you deserve.
She Comes First
What is She Comes First about?
How to please a woman? If you are struggling to answer this question, the book She Comes First is a must-read for you. It's a guide to oral sex from a sex therapist, Ian Kerne. Here, you will find different techniques to make sex more pleasant for both partners.
Modern Love
What is Modern Love about?
The book "Modern Love," edited by Daniel Jones, is a compilation of the best essays about love, sex, and relationships from "The New York Times" column of the same name. They even include stories starring Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel, and Andy Garcia. Read on and enjoy stories about the complexities and beauty of modern relationships.
Ask a Queer Chick
What is Ask a Queer Chick about?
Do you need honest and kind advice on coming out or dealing with discrimination? You can find it in Ask a Queer Chick by Lindsay King-Miller. It is a guide to sex, love, and life for lesbian, gay, bi, and queer women. Here, you will read about how to navigate the world, including your first Pride, workplace discrimination, and even getting your first gay haircut.
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