Read This to Nurture Your Sexual Wellness
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Life changing literature to change how you view yourself.
Yes, we sell books! Erotica, guides, tips and tricks… and lots about health and mindfulness! We’ve only ever heard good things about a specific book, which you may have heard of, Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, by Emily Nagoski.
This is a must read for women, regardless of where you are in your journey in sexual wellness. We’ve had couples coming in, telling us that they are reading and learning together. Growing with someone is beautiful, and it is fantastic that Nagoski has changed the lives of so many people around the world.
Here is a review from a now deleted Reddit user on r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide detailing how her life has changed through reflection and guidance with Come as You Are.
“I used to think I was broken, that there was something wrong with me. I liked sex but found it so difficult to get in the mood or understand myself. I thought to be normal and healthy you had to have that sudden spark of desire and be able to have sex right there and then when your partner wanted it.
Nope. There’s such a thing as responsive desire, which is how lots of people relate and especially women. There’s so much more in this book than just that though.
This last year especially I have been trying so hard to find what’s “wrong” with me and that’s what brought me to this book. My husband made me feel like it was my fault our sex was unfulfilling or not right, but actually he just wasn’t willing to understand me or work on himself.
He decided to separate a few days ago to “understand himself” and really I’ve actually found it’s just that I’ve probably outgrown him, I have been constantly learning and developing myself and he hasn’t even with me supporting him and helping him find ways to do that after he complained. 10 years of a relationship and 5 years of marriage gone. But although I’m heartbroken I know I’ll be better off eventually. And really this book helped me grow and start to heal and love myself.
Just know that you deserve to love yourself no matter what and relationships are partnerships where you help and support each other.
Sorry this is a long one that went off a bit but I just don’t want anyone to feel as broken as I have for so long. You’re not broken. “
When my mother told me to read more, I’m sure she wanted the books to be textbooks or something like that. Maybe she’d also benefit from this book.
Peace and love.