Sex Therapy Reading Recommendations
Open Deeply
Kate Loree
How to bring more compassion, empathy, and deeper connection into any type of open relationship.
Radical Awakening: Embrace Your Truth
Dr. Shefali Tsabary
After a heartbreaking divorce from a sexless marriage, Dr Shefali set out to rediscover her authentic self.
Polyamory: For Therapists & Clients
Martha Kauppi
A comprehensive dive into creating and managing your ideal polyamorous relationship
More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory
Franklin Veaux & Eve Rickert
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
Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton
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
Jessica Fern
Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy.
Complete Illustrated Guide to Kama Sutra
Lance Dane (editor)
Ancient manuscript about discovering deeper intimacy.
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen L. Hunt
Introduction to Imago Relationship Therapy by its creators
Moral Combat: How Sex Divided America
R. Marie Griffith
A look at the national & historical ramifications of puritanical views on sex.
Jung on Active Imagination
C.G. Jung
Developing the inner eye for a more complete life experience.
The Obstacle is the Way
Ryan Holiday
Turning hurdles into ladders and walls into infrastructure. Don't just get over it—take over it!
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma writes itself into our life story and physical body.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
John M. Gottman, PhD
From conflict resolution to discovering deeper intimacy, a good book for any committed couple.
The Science of Trust
John M. Gottman, PhD
How emotional attunement with a romantic partner improves mental health and connection.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
Memoir about a therapist facing a crisis and deciding to seek therapy.
The Human Magnet Syndrome
Ross Rosenberg
Examining the powerful relationships between co-dependents and narcissists.
Rising Strong
Brené Brown
A beautiful look at what it takes to own your scars and grow from trauma.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
Learn to develop your sense of self-worth and self-esteem.
Come As You Are WORKBOOK
Emily Nagoski
Addendum to the NYT bestseller about finding your own sexual self.
Come As You Are
Emily Nagoski
New York Times bestseller about loving yourself first before working about others.