Come Together: The Science (and Art) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections

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The long-awaited follow-up to New York Times bestseller Come As You Are by a leading voice in sexual wellness NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Reassuring, wise, compassionate and funny' - THE TIMES What does it really take to create lasting sexual connections in long-term relationships Most couples struggle at some point to maintain their sexual connection. But a lot of the advice we are given on sex is either not very good or steeped in cultural assumptions and expectations that can end up hurting us. In Come Together, leading sexual wellness educator, Dr Emily Nagoski, takes on one of the most misunderstood subjects of all time - sex in long-term relationships - and shows us that most of what we've been taught about enjoying sex is wrong. Featuring inclusive stories and examples from a wide range of couples and individuals, you'll find out what great sex really looks like and the best way to overcome obstacles - including relationship conflicts, gendered beliefs about how sex 'should be' and body image worries. With insight, humour and empathy, Come Together will radically transform the way you approach sex and desire, and empower you to create long-term, fulfilling sexual connections.

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Every couple I see in therapy comes in with cultural myths and misperceptions about sex that get in the way of the connection they desire. Emily Nagoski gifts us with an illuminating, relatable, and often funny book that completely reframes how we think about sex in long-term relationships. Come Together is a game-changer and should be required reading for every couple who wants to reimagine what great sex can look like. * Lori Gottlieb,New York Timesbestselling author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someoneand co-host of theDear Therapistspodcast *
Come Together is a revelation! It gives us the permission to redefine intimacy on our terms through engaging storytelling and science. Its time we replace shame and obligation with exploration and pleasure. A must read! * Eve Rodsky,New York Timesbestselling author ofFair Play *
Come Together is wise and deeply comforting. Once again, Emily Nagoski is dismantling myths about sexuality and giving everyone permission to discover what is already true and love what they discover. * Angela Chen, author ofAce: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex *
A generous book that will help readers unpick everything they've been told about sex, and access more pleasure in the process. * Natasha Lunn, Sunday Times bestselling author of Conversations on Love *
Emily Nagoski is a national treasure helping us all understand how to finally build true, joyful, confident sex lives. * Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed *
Reassuring, wise, compassionate and funny, without falling into the twee or bantery tone that riddles many sex books. She is first and foremost a teacher and it shows - the information is straightforwardly written, with clarity and structure. * The Times *
This is not only an accessible, gentle-hearted guide to a still-taboo topic; its a fascinating exploration of how our most intimate connections cannot just endure but thrive. * Elle *
The blend of science and storytelling that Nagoskis readers expect is on full display throughout this affirming, inclusive guide, which has the potential to transform readers sex lives and their general well-being . . . An essential purchase. * Library Journal(starred review) *
Empowering and pragmatic . . . Nagoskis prose is spry and inviting as she marshals research and anecdotes (many featuring nonbinary couples) to dispel notions of normal sex, ban sexual expectations and judgements, and advocate liv[ing] with confidence and joy in ones body. Its a valuable resource for anyone looking to spruce up a subpar sex life or make a good one better. * Publishers Weekly *
Come Together is an inclusive, good-humored, and reassuring book that offers something for every couple in a long-term relationship. * BookPage *

Author Bio

Emily Nagoski is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Come as You Are and co-author, with her sister Amelia, of Burnout- The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. She has an MS in counselling and a PhD in Health Behaviour, both from Indiana University, with clinical and research training at the Kinsey Institute Sexual Health Clinic. She has been a sex educator for over twenty years, teaching women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. She lives in Massachusetts with two dogs, a cat and a cartoonist.