Sex Therapy Reading Recommendations

Open Deeply

How to bring more compassion, empathy, and deeper connection into any type of open relationship.

Radical Awakening: Embrace Your Truth

After a heartbreaking divorce from a sexless marriage, Dr Shefali set out to rediscover her authentic self.

Polyamory: For Therapists & Clients

A comprehensive dive into creating and managing your ideal polyamorous relationship

More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory

Can you love more than one person? Have multiple romantic partners, without jealousy or cheating? Absolutely! Polyamorous people have been paving the way.

The Ethical Slut

Dispelling myths and showing curious readers how to maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices.

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy

Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy.

Complete Illustrated Guide to Kama Sutra

Ancient manuscript about discovering deeper intimacy.

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

Introduction to Imago Relationship Therapy by its creators

Moral Combat: How Sex Divided America

A look at the national & historical ramifications of puritanical views on sex.

Jung on Active Imagination

Developing the inner eye for a more complete life experience.

The Obstacle is the Way

Turning hurdles into ladders and walls into infrastructure. Don't just get over it—take over it!

The Body Keeps the Score

How trauma writes itself into our life story and physical body.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

From conflict resolution to discovering deeper intimacy, a good book for any committed couple.

The Science of Trust

How emotional attunement with a romantic partner improves mental health and connection.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Memoir about a therapist facing a crisis and deciding to seek therapy.

The Human Magnet Syndrome

Examining the powerful relationships between co-dependents and narcissists.

Rising Strong

A beautiful look at what it takes to own your scars and grow from trauma.

The Gifts of Imperfection

Learn to develop your sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

Come As You Are WORKBOOK

Addendum to the NYT bestseller about finding your own sexual self.

Come As You Are

New York Times bestseller about loving yourself first before working about others.