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The sex issue, everything you've always wanted to know about sexuality, seduction, and desire, by The editors of GOOP ; foreword by Gwyneth Paltrow

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The sex issue

by The editors of GOOP ; foreword by Gwyneth Paltrow

everything you've always wanted to know about sexuality, seduction, and desire

"A conversation-sparking book that explores the big questions of sexuality, seduction & sex. THE SEX ISSUE is an informative, revelatory read that gets at everything we've always wondered about sex and relationships. GOOP editors introduce the experts they rely on, and dive into Q&A's on the ins and outs of sexual health, pleasure, and ways to evolve the conversations we have with ourselves, our partners, and each other. Part 1, Seduction: Mines the deeper layers of seduction--with suggestions for assessing attraction, reigniting the flame once it's gone out, and navigating dating, unconventional relationship scenarios, the sex toy aisle, and more. Part 2, Sexuality: Different takes on what sexuality means, looks, and feels like today, and options for tapping into sexual power--including a chapter on strengthening libido and tantric practices to up sexual energy. Part 3: Doing it: Antidotes to bedroom boredom, the psychology behind oral sex, how to figure out and pursue what you want--and play out fantasies that may seem beyond reach. Part 4, Orgasm: A closer look at enduring sex myths, with expert advice on closing the orgasm gap, doing away with the pressure to perform, and the benefits of self-pleasure. Part 5, Sex Ed: Covers the essentials (like clean lube and condoms), hormone health, and how to talk to your partner when something is up--all with an eye toward pleasure (as opposed to just avoiding calamity). Throughout the book you'll find goopasutra-style takes on the reality of experiences ranging from plain vanilla to ménage à trois, plus personal anecdotes from the GOOP team."--Dust jacket"An attractive, conversation-sparking book that answers all your questions on sexuality, seduction, and sex by the editors of Goop"--, Provided by publisher

Part 1: SEDUCTION. What creates attraction ; How to assess attraction ; The desire disconnect ; Deepening intimacy ; Aphrodisiacs to get your freak on ; Navigating the mind-fuck of dating ; To (sex) toy or not? ; Friends with benefits--is it a benefit? ; Reigniting attraction -- Part 2: SEXUALITY. Libido : the ebbs and the flows ; Tantric sex ; Owning your sexual power ; Getting kinky ; Sexual energy ; The art of open relationships ; Good porn -- Part 3: DOING IT. The antidote to bedroom boredom ; Oral sex : giving vs. receiving ; Behind the blindfold : is BDSM for you? ; Exploring anal ; Asking for what you want ; Playing out fantasy ; Sleeping around ; Adding a third -- Part 4: ORGASM. Orgasm equality ; Is the G-spot a real place? ; Orgasmic meditation . ; Experiencing orgasm ; The joy of masturbation -- Part 5: SEX ED. Clean lube, condoms, and toys ; The gender system ; The hormone reset ; Sex and aging ; The holy pelvic floor ; Sexual trauma and the body ; When you think something may be wrong ; Treating vaginal dryness ; The health of the prostate ; Sex addiction : what is behind the label?