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Recommended Books

Choose a topic from the catergories on the right.

Communication & Keeping Relationships Vital

Barbach L. For Each Other- Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: NAL 1983.
Barbach, L & Geisinger, D. Going the Distance. New York: NAL/Dutton, 1993.
Corn, L., 101 Nights of Grrreat Sex: Secret Sealed Seductions for Fun-Loving Couples
Gottman J. & Silver N. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1999.  
Hendrix, H. Getting the Love You Want- A Guide for Couples. New York: Harper Trade, 1989.
Love, P, & Robinson J. Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking. New York: Penguin 1994.
McCann E., Dannon D.The Two-Step: The Dance Toward Intimacy. New York: Grove/Atlantic, 1985.

Affairs

Glass, C. Staeheli NOT "Just Friends": Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity Free Press, 2003
Pittman, Frank. Private Lies: Infidelity and Betrayal of Intimacy. New York: W.W. Norton, 1990. Schnarch D. Passionate Marriage: Love, Sex, and Intimacy in Emotionally Committed Relationships. New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1998.  
Spring, J., & Spring M. After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful. New York: HarperTrade, 1997.
Snyder, Baucom, & C. Gordon Getting Past the Affair: A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On -- Together or Apart, 2007.

Divorce/Separation

Robboy, A. Aftermarriage: The Myth of Divorce, 2002.
Weiner-Davis M. DIVORCE BUSTING: A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO MAKING YOUR MARRIAGE LOVING AGAIN. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.
Vaughan D. Uncoupling: Turning Points in Intimate Relationships. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.

Female sexuality

Barbach L. For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: NAL, 1983.
Barbach L. For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. Garden City: NY: Doubleday, 1976. Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. Our Bodies Ourselves For The New Century. A Book by and for Women Designed by Bachman and Pincus. New York: Simon & Shuster 1998. 
Berman & Berman For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life. 2002.
Dodson B. Sex for One: The Joy of Self-Loving. New York: Random House, 1995.
Foley, Kope, Sugrue Sex Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self
Glazer & Rodke The Vulvodynia Survival Guide: How to Overcome Painful Vaginal Symptoms and Enjoy an Active Lifestyle New Harbinger Publications, 2002
Heiman J & LoPiccolo, J. Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual Growth Program for Women. New York: Nal, 1983.
Kitzinger, Shelia. Woman's Experience of Sex. New York Penguin, 1984.

Male Sexuality

Kaplan, H. How To Overcome Premature Ejaculation. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1989.
Metz and McCarthy Coping With Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex 2004.
Metz and McCarthy Coping With Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex, 2004
Milsten, R & Slowinski J. The Sexual Male: Problems and Solutions. New York: Norton, 1999.
Zilbergeld, B. The New Male Sexuality, Revised Edition. New York: Random House, 1999
Zilbergeld B & Ullman J. Male Sexuality: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment. New York: Bantam Books, 1984.
Metz and McCarthy Coping With Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex, 2004

Sexual Enrichment

Anand, M., The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers. Los Angeles, CA: J.P. Archer, 1989.
Barbach, L., For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: NAL, 1983.
Comfort, A., The New Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Lovemaking in the Nineties (The Joy of Sex Series). New York: Pocket Books, 1992.
Joannides, P., The Guide to Getting It On! (The Universe's Coolest and Most Informative Book About Sex). West Hollywood, CA: Goofy Foot Press, 1998.
Love, P & Robinson J., Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking. New York: Penguin, 1994. 
Morin, J., The Erotic Mind : Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment. New York: Harper Collins, 1986.
Muir, C., Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving. San Francisco, CA: Mercury House, 1990.
Schnarch, D., Passionate Marriage: Love, Sex, and Intimacy in Emotionally Committed Relationships. New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1998. 
Urge- Hot Secrets for Great Sex

Sex Toys

Blank, J., Good Vibrations: The New Complete Guide to Vibrators
Winks, C., The Good Vibrations Guide to Sex: The Most Complete Sex Manual Ever Written

Masturbation

Dodson B. Sex for One: The Joy of Self-Loving. New York: Random House, 1995.
Rowan, E., The Joy of Self-Pleasuring: Why Feel Guilty About Feeling Good?

Chronic Illness & Sexual Function

Schover, L.,  Sexuality and Chronic Illness: A Comprehensive Approach
Schover, L., Sexuality and Fertility after Cancer. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997.
Schover L. & Jensen S., Sexuality and Chronic Illness: A Comprehensive Approach. New York: Guildford, 1988.
Sipski M., Sexual Function in People with Disability and Chronic Illness: A Health Professional's Guide. Gaithersburg,, MD. Aspen Publishing, 1991.

Aging & Menopause

Barbach L., The Pause: Positive Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause. New York: NAL/Dutton, 1993.
Levine, S. Sexuality in Midlife. New York: Plenum Press, 1992.
Rosenthal, S., The New Sex over 40 (Wheeler Large Print Book Series (Cloth)). New York: Putnam, 1999.
Sachs J., Sensual Rejuvenation: Maintaining Sexual Vigor Through Midlife and Beyond (Natural Pleasures Series). New York: Dell Publishing, 1999.
Sheehy, G., The SILENT PASSAGE REVISED AND UPDATED. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Siegal D., NEW OURSELVES, GROWING OLDER : REVISED AND UPDATED New York: Simon & Schuster.

Sexual Orientation and Gender

Berzon, B., Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships That Last. New York: Dutton/Plume, 1990.
Clark D., Loving Someone Gay. Millbrae, CA: Celestial Arts, 1977.
Loulan J., Lesbian Sex. San Francisco, CA: Spinsters Ink, 1984.
Loulan J & Burton M., Lesbian Passion : Loving Ourselves and Each Other. Duluth, MN: Spinsters Ink, 1987.
McNaught, B. On Being Gay: Thoughts on Family, Faith, and Love (Stonewall Inn Editions)., New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1989.

Sexual Abuse

Bass, E., The Courage to Heal - Third Edition - Revised and Expanded : A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. New York: Lexington Books, 1991.
Maltz, W., The Sexual Healing Journey : A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Revised Edition). New York: Harper Collins, 1991.
Maltz, W., Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing. New York: Lexington Books, 1991.
Miller A & Hannum, H., Thou Shalt Not Be Aware: Society's Betrayal of the Child. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1984.

Compulsive Sexual Behavior/Addiction

Carnes P., Contrary to Love: Helping the Sexual Addict. Minnapolis, MS: Compcare Publications, 1989. Carnes, P., Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. Hazelden Information and Educational Services, 1992.

Open Relationships

Anapol D. Polyamory: The New Love Without Limits : Secrets of Sustainable Intimate Relationships 1997

Julie The Swingers Manual 2010

Taormino T. Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships 2008

Sexuality Books Designed for Children - these are wonderful story books to read with children. The books addresses issues around sexuality in a developmentally appropriate way.

Sexuality Books for Young Children
Gomi, T., Everyone Poops. This book is ideal for children ages 2-6
Harris, R., It's So Amazing: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families. This book is ideal for children ages 7-14
Stinson, K.,The Bare Naked Book. This book is ideal for children ages 4-8
Brown, L.,What is the Big Secret? This book is ideal for children ages 4-8

Sexuality Books for Children
Madaras & Madaras, My Body My Self for Boys. This book is ideal for children ages 8-11
Madaras & Madaras, My Body My Self, for Girls . This book is ideal for children ages 8-11
Louland & Worthan,Period. A girl's Guide . This book is ideal for children ages 9-14
Brown, L.,Whats the Big Secret? This book is ideal for children ages 4-8
Gravel & Palen,The Period Book This book is ideal for children ages 8-14
Gravel, Castro, Castro, Leighton & Walker Co., Whats Going On Down There? Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask This book is ideal for children ages 8-14
American Medical Assocation,Boys Guide To Becoming a Teen This book is ideal for children ages 8-14
American Medical Assocation,Girls Guide To Becoming a Teen This book is ideal for children ages 8-14
Harris & Emberly,It's Perfectly Normal, Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health This book is ideal for children ages 10+
Gitchel & Foster,Let's Talk About S-E-X: A Guide for Kids 9 to 12 and Their Parents This book is ideal for children ages 9-12
Jukes, M.,The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual This book is ideal for children ages 13+
Drill, McDonalds & Odes,Deal with It! A Whole New Approach to Your Body, Brain, and Life as a gURL This book is ideal for children ages 13+

Books About Babies & Pregnancy For Children
Harris, R., Happy Birth Day. This book is ideal for children ages 3-7
Harris, R., Hi New Baby. This book is ideal for children ages 3-7
Harris & Emberly, It's Not The Stork . This book is ideal for children ages 4+
Harris, R., It's so Amazing: a Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families. This book is ideal for children ages 7-14
Davis, J., Before You Were Born . This book is ideal for children ages 3-7
Murkoff & Radar,What to Expect When Mommys Having a Baby . This book is ideal for children ages 3-7
Mayle & Robyns,Where Did I Come From? .

Books about Alternative Families Geared for Young Children
Simon, N.,All Kinds of Families
Combs, B.,ABC A Family Alphabet Book
Elwin, R.,Asha's Mums
Newman & Thompson,Mommy Momma & Me
Willhoite, W.,Daddy's Roomate
Skutch & Nienhaus,Who's in a Family?

Book Topics

Communication & Keeping Relationships Vital
Affairs
Divorce/Separation
Female Sexuality
Male Sexuality
Sexual Enrichment
Sex Toys
Masturbation
Chronic Illness & Sexual Function
Aging & Menopause
Sexual Orientation and Gender
Sexual Abuse
Compulsive Sexual Behavior/Addiction

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