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Desire & Sexuality

 
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Better Sex Through Mindfulness
Lori A. Brotto, Ph.D.

 
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Becoming Orgasmic
Julia Heiman, Ph.D., Joesph LoPicoolo Ph.D., David Palladini

 
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Reclaiming your Sexual Self
Kathryn Hall, Ph.D.

 
Getting the Sex You Want Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., Judith Sachs

Getting the Sex You Want
Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., Judith Sachs

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Rekindling Desire
Barry McCarthy and Emily McCarthy

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The Guide to Getting it On
Paul Joannides

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For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality
Lonnie Barbach

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Enduring Desire: Your Guide to Lifelong Intimacy
Michael Metz & Barry McCarthy

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For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy
Lonnie Barbach

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Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
Esther Perel (See her TED Talk)

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Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.

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She Comes First: A Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman
Ian Kernerm Ph.D.

 Relationship Matters & Mindful Communication

 
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Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life
Marshall B. Rosenberg

 
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The Five Keys to Mindful Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals
Susan Gillis Chapman

 
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Anger
Thich Nat Han

 
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The High Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation
Allan Fruzetti

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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
John Gottman

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Getting the Love That You Want
Harville Hendriz

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Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships
Sue Johnson

 

Navigating Polyamory

 
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Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners Deborah Anapol

 
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More Than Two: An Ethical Guide to Polyamory
Frankiln Veaux

 
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Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
Tristan Taormino

 

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Where Shall We Begin (Couples Therapy with Esther Perel)

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