Sex talks The five conversations that will transform your love life

Vanessa Marin

Book - 2023

Demonstrating how to actually talk about sex, a sex therapist and her husband cover the five essential conversations every couple needs to have, sharing their successful advice and tried-and-tested tools for creating an extraordinary sex life.

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Subjects
Genres
Self-help publications
Self-instructional works
Published
New York ; London : Simon Element 2023.
Language
English
Main Author
Vanessa Marin (author)
Other Authors
Xander Marin (author)
Edition
First Simon Element hardcover edition
Physical Description
xix, 245 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-245).
ISBN
9781668000014
  • Part one: All about you. Destroying the fucking fairy tale ; Creating your user manual ; Setting your rules of engagement ; Building the foundation for your sex talks
  • Part two: The five sex talks. The first conversation: Acknowledgment ; The second conversation: Connection ; The third conversation: Desire ; The fourth conversation: Pleasure ; The fifth conversation: Exploration
  • Part three: Keeping the twin flames alive for life. What to do when conversations go off the rails ; Making sex a priority ; Falling back in love, for the rest of your life ; Don't stop! ; Quiz: Identifying your conversational starting point.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

In this approachable debut, sex therapist Vanessa Marin and husband Xander Marin propose that better communication makes for better sex. Marin asserts that, though often discouraged by social or religious taboos, frank discussion about sex is vital for couples looking to improve both physical and emotional intimacy. Debunking Hollywood portrayals of sex with "chemistry so intense you can... feel it through the screen," Marin urges readers to abandon notions of "sexual perfection" and open up about one's desires to a partner. Marin outlines how to begin the conversation ("talking about sex has to start with even acknowledging " ) and to discuss connection, desire, pleasure, and exploration. Chapters contain useful suggestions for handling potential conversational pitfalls, and sample questions ("What are your three to five favorite ways to receive love?"). Marin also strives for inclusivity for readers of all sexual orientations. Periodic asides from Xander complement Marin's therapist's perspective with "regular dude" commentary on the same issues, suggesting, for example, low-pressure ways to initiate intimidating conversations. Compassionate and witty, Marin makes what many find a challenging discussion manageable, even for readers with little idea of where to start. Anyone looking to improve their communication with a partner will find valuable takeaways. (Feb.)

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