LOVE LIBRARY

 

Some amazing books about relationships, intimacy and connection:

Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel

The Honeymoon Effect by Bruce Lipton

Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts by Mama Gena

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles” by Marianne Williamson

It’s Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You’re Single by Sara Eckel

Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm by Nicole Daedone

New Rules of Attraction: How to Get Him, Keep Him, and Make Him Beg for More by Arden Leigh

The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship by Don Miguel Ruiz

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

Keeping the Love You Find: A Single Person’s Guide to Achieving Lasting Love by Harville Hendrix

Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, 20th Anniversary Edition by Harville Hendrix

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy

Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners by Deborah Anapol

Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships by Tristan Taormino

The Path to Love: Spiritual Strategies for Healing by Deepak Choprah

Intimate Communion: Awakening your Sexual Essence by David Deida

The Dance of Intimacy by Dr. Harriet Lerner

Is It Love or Is It Addiction: The Book that Changed the way we Think about Romance and Intimacy by Dr. Brenda Schaeffer

If the Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path by Charlotte Kasl

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think about Love, Relationships, Intimacy and Commitment by Steve Harvey

It’s Just a Fucking Date: Some Sort of Book about Dating by Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola

Relationship Strategies: The E&P Attraction by Dr. John G. Kappas

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Women’s Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure by Sherri Winston

No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert Glover (for the dudes)

Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks

Learning to Love Yourself by Gay Hendricks

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Relationship Agreements: A Simple and Effective Guide for Strengthening Communication, Reducing Conflict, and Increasing Intimacy to Design Your Ideal Relationship by Eri Kardos

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


Podcasts!

The Together Show – This is absolutely favorite new podcast. When I say favorite, it is because I am completely obsessed. I have listened to at least 1/2 if not 3/4 of the episodes. A former divorce lawyer who is now wanting to find ways to help couples stay together. This podcast talks about what it takes to have amazing love and connection etc, regardless of the type or form of relationship. The host is super real and curious and just GOES THERE with all of the couples he interviews.

Loveumentary – This is a podcast to help people raise their expectations around love. The tagline is “Ordinary People. Extraordinary Love.” The creator went around the U.S. and interviewed the most in love couples. Gives us all hope as to what is possible when it comes to love and relationships.

Sex the Podcast – Project created by myself and my boyfriend to have open, authentic, fun conversations around sex with experts and couples, as well as co-write articles to help you have the best sex of your life and amazing relationships!

Sex Nerd Sandra – Website that teaches about pleasure, sex and communication in a cool and updated way. She has a podcast and blog on her site.


Resources and all around GOOD information to have:

Unbox Love – Subscription ‘date in a box’ service delivered to your front door every month, so that you keep love alive!

Five Love Languages – A super brief quiz you can take to learn about the ways you receive love. My suggestion is for you to think about not only how you receive love, but how you give love as well. Trust me when I say it will help down the line when you think about how your partner may give or receive love … and can be much more intentional in making sure you BOTH feel loved!

Spiritual Bypassing, Relationships, and The Shadow – Article by Bernhard Guenther

Soul Contracts, Twin Flames and Soul Mates – YouTube Lecture by Matt Kahn

What a True Soul Mate Is – Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love

6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal – Mark Manson, The Psychology of Life

25 Relationship Resolutions – Article by Catherine Townsend, Elle

Why You’re Not Married – Article by Tracy McMillan, Huffington Post

Models of Open Relationships – Article by Kathy Labriola, Counselor/Nurse

Managing Jealousy in Open Relationships – Article by Kathy Labriola, Counselor/Nurse

What You Need to Know About the One – Article by Dr. Danielle Dowling, Mind Body Green

10 Biggest Reasons Men Resent Their Wives – Article by Kerry Miller, Yahoo Shine

Secrets of Couples Who Have Great Sex – Article by Denise Schipani, Women’s Day

A New Sexual Revolution – Article by Naomi Wolf regarding the Brain/Vagina connection

The Science of Stress, Orgasms and Creativity – Another article by Naomi Wolf regarding the Brain/Vagina connection

The Sexy Revolution – Great website by Layla Martin about pleasure and orgasm and more good sexual stuff!

Bedsider.org – Website with free birth control information, text message reminders and fun/sexy tips shared in their Flirty Fridays column

The Buehler Institute – Sex and Relationship Therapist that offers resources on all things Intimacy!

Center for Healthy Sex – Resources on sex, relationships, love addiction and sex addiction.

Loveisrespect.org – Website with information regarding preventing abuse in love, dating and relationships. They have 24/7 peer advocates available via Live Chat, Text or Phone. Take the Free Healthy Relationships Quiz!

Verizon’s Program to support Domestic Violence Organizations – They have already collected over 10 million phones nationwide, while donating over $18 million dollars to domestic violence organizations.


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