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Come as you are : the surprising new science that will transform your sex life
Title:
Come as you are : the surprising new science that will transform your sex life
Author:
Nagoski, Emily.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, [2015]
Physical Description:
xi, 400 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary:
An essential exploration of why and how women's sexuality works based on groundbreaking research and brain science that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction: Yes, you are normal -- The (not-so-basic) basics. Anatomy: no two alike ; The dual control model: your sexual personality ; Context: and the "one ring" (to rule them all) in your emotional brain -- Sex in context. Emotional context: sex in a monkey brain ; Cultural context: a sex-positive life in a sex-negative world -- Sex in action. Arousal: lubrication is not causation ; Desire: actually, it's not a drive -- Ecstasy for everybody. Orgasm: the fantastic bonus ; Meta-emotions: the ultimate sex-positive context -- Conclusion: You are the secret ingredient.
ISBN:
9781476762098

9781476762104
Format :
Book