Passion and Presence: A Couple's Guide to Awakened Intimacy and Mindful Sex

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Awaken your mindful sensuality and reconnect with your partner with Passion and Presence. Most romantic relationships follow a predictable pattern of initial enchantment followed by inevitable disenchantment. But relationships don't have to stay in disenchantment or end! Passion and Presence offers readers a proven path back to connection and intimacy--sometimes in deeper ways than before. Sex therapist Maci Daye draws on her popular international Passion and Presence workshops to help readers expand their sensuality and live a vital erotic life. Passion and Presence guides readers down what Daye calls the "naked path" of awakened intimacy. On this path we courageously examine ourselves, our barriers, and our relationship patterns, ultimately finding fresh ways to heal and connect. The approach is gentle, non-judging, and rooted in curiosity and acceptance. The book addresses common challenges of "real life" sex, such as sex that has become routine, differences in preferences or desire, power struggles, a history of trauma, changes ranging from childbirth to aging, infidelity, communication challenges, and more. Each chapter includes reflections and exercises. Passion and Presence helps readers develop a new mindset to sex and intimacy that will enhance their self-awareness and erotic connection throughout life.

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Learn to inhabit your living body with sacred presence. This is a wonderful guide to deepening intimacy through the seasons of our loving relationships.Tara Brach, author ofRadical Compassion and Radical Acceptance

Real life has a way of dampening the passion in any relationship. Rather than offering simple tricks to spice it up, Maci Daye shows couples how to get naked by embracing where they are, and who they are, in all their complexity. This book is a trustworthy guide based on the authors deep understanding of human sexuality and mindful living. Please dont give up on your relationship, or yourself, before reading this wonderful book!Christopher Germer, PhD, author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

The beautiful writing, the vivid case descriptions, and the detailed exercises make Maci Dayes Passion and Presence a must-read for all people wanting to infuse more presence into their sex lives.Lori Brotto, author of Better Sex through Mindfulness

This book brings real tools to all couples looking to increase the passion and connection in their relationship, whatever stage they find themselves. Anyone looking at this book will find a new way to be present with their partner.Tammy Nelson, PhD, author of Getting the Sex You Want

In this hopeful and radically transformative book, Maci Daye takes us into the under-layers that block our true sexual potential and outlines a path out of resignation to joyful pleasure. The surprising secret to sustaining or reigniting passion between long-term lovers begins within, and our capacity to be here versus get off is vital.Chelsea Wakefield, PhD, LCSW,author ofIn Search of Aphrodite

In this comprehensive and practical book, Maci Daye shares hard-earned wisdom from decades of helping couples use their sexual issues as paths to becoming more fully alive, intimate, and erotic. She writes that Great sex is a mind-set, not a skill-set, and proves that with a host of engaging case-studies and experiential exercises that will help you find and heal the inner obstacles to great sex.Richard Schwartz, PhD, creator of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy

Maci Daye brings her decades of experience and her wide-open heart to this gentle and wise book. On these pages, you are invited into deeper connectionwith your partner and with yourself. Your sexual healing starts now!Alexandra Solomon, PhD, author of Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back

In this beautiful book, Maci Dayeexplores the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of sexuality. If you are looking for a quick fix to your bedroom boredom, this is not for you. And to that, I say hallelujah. Because there are no handy short cuts around sensual disconnect, no easy way to break out of the familiarity trance and bring mindful aliveness to this moment, this touch, this kiss. But if you want to know what it means to be truly naked, together, I strongly recommendPassion and Presence. Cheryl Fraser, PhD, author ofBuddhas Bedroom, creator of Become Passion: An Online Course for Couples

"Sex therapist Daye stresses great sex is a mind-set, not a skill set in her thoughtful debut. By focusing on how mindful attention can aid ones sex life, Daye succeeds in bringing heart to a sensitive topic."Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

MACI DAYE is a licensed professional counselor, certified Hakomi therapist, and certified sex therapist. In addition to clinical practice, she is on the faculty of the Hakomi Institute and teaches in the United States and Europe. She is the creator of Passion and Presence couples' retreats and a frequent conference presenter. She regularly leads courses in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. She holds graduate degrees from Harvard and Georgia State Universities.