{"product_id":"sexual-pleasure-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394355761","title":"Sexual Pleasure For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394355761","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSexual Pleasure For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMyisha Battle (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394355761, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.227 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inclusive and affirming exploration of safe, satisfying sex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere’s more to sex than what you learned in health class. With a focus off merely functional, “birds and the bees” details, \u003ci\u003eSexual Pleasure For Dummi\u003c\/i\u003ee\u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e dives deep into fun and energetic ideas you can utilize to safely pursue your personal desires and find sexual fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith info beyond cliché and common gendered stereotypes, this book details all kinds of adult, consensual sexual activity for any- and every-one: from the interplay between sex and intimacy in long-term relationships to the mechanics of orgasm and the power of fantasies and kinks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how cultural stumbling blocks, such as religious shame impact sexual fulfillment, desire, and pleasure and tips on how to overcome them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore fun exercises, toys, and tricks to use for solo and partnered experiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover communication strategies to help you (and your partner) get what you want\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rewarding and exciting journey designed to enrich and improve your own sex life, \u003ci\u003eSexual Pleasure For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a friendly and approachable guide to finding enjoyment in the bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Sexual Pleasure: What They Didn’t Teach You In School 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Discovering Sexual Pleasure 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Why Sexual Pleasure Matters 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling in the Gaps of Sex Education 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering Pleasure Anatomy 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating the clitoris 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemystifying the G-spot 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefriending the frenulum 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraising the prostate 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaring other fun bits 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding the Orgasm Gap 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding the Gap: Fun for All 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses of the orgasm gap 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing female pleasure 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the Orgasm Gap 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Demystifying Sexual Taboos 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Attraction and Sexual Identity 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kinsey Scale 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttraction diversity 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusting the big masturbation myths 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting as Kinky as You Wanna Be 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing beyond Fifty Shades of Grey 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon kinks 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents iii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Unleashing the Power of Sex Toys 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Complements, Not Competition 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe truth about sex toys 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToys for Every Body 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor vulvas 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor penises 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor butts 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToys for Couples 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrap-ons 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote-controlled toys 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Heck Is Sex Tech?! 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Discovering Your Own Pleasure 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Defining Your Sexual Values 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Why What You Value Matters 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking Your Sexual Values 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCyndi 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKamal 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Values-Based Sex 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing past experiences 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying sexual values moving forward 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Exploring Masturbation 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Greatest Love of All: Self-Love 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Barriers to Self-Pleasure 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing shame 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefriending your body 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Masturbation Techniques for Vulvas 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRock ’n’ Roll 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrinding 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSqueezing 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFingering 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShower love 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Masturbation Techniques for Penises 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenis stimulation 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProstate stimulation 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Engaging Safely with Pornography 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual Entertainment versus Sexual Education 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Origins of Sexual Entertainment 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing from Erotica to Hardcore 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten word 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmersive 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, There’s Such a Thing as Ethical Porn! 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Decoding Your Wildest Fantasies 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing Sweet, Sweet Fantasy, Baby! 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy we fantasize 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering common fantasies 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming When Fantasy Is Scary 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Waters without Getting in Over Your Head 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Creating a Path to Pleasure 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Discovering Your Biggest Sex Organ: Your Brain 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Brain on Sex: Uncovering Your Sexual Arousal Wiring 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArousal in the Body and Brain 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Individual Differences in Arousal 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing pleasure across different arousal styles 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming excited — and delighted! 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing out inhibitions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Spontaneous and Responsive Desire 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgniting Your Five Senses 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Revealing Your Perfect Sexual Contexts 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering When You Actually Get That Feeling 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing your sexy contexts 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating when you need a context shift 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Sexy in an Unsexy World 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Riding the Sexual Response Cycle Wave 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Mechanics of Orgasmic Pleasure 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1: Excitement 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2: Plateau 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3: Orgasm 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 4: Resolution 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritiques of Masters and Johnson’s Sexual Response Cycle 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Foreplay 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Ride, Not Just the Destination 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Overcoming Common Barriers To Sexual Pleasure 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Minimizing Painful Sex 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Common Causes of Painful Sex 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of sexual pain 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePelvic floor connections 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen “tightness” works against you 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaginismus and penetration pain 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther common sources of pain 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLubing Up! 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-based 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilicone 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural oils 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAloe-based 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaginal moisturizers 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing Sensation 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Help 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Eradicating Shame 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Sources of Shame 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePuberty 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural norms and religion 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrauma and abuse 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Shame Interferes with Sex 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming It, Then Reclaiming It 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Sexual Shame 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Sexual Pride 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Overcoming Overthinking 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming Stress 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know stress hormones 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting with your parasympathetic nervous system 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStress and Sex: Understanding the Connection 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the stress paradox: Sex as stress relief 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping spectatoring in its tracks 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Sexual Mindfulness 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Navigating Sexually Transmitted Infections 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusting STI Myths 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing STIs and Getting Tested 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetection 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving from Diagnosis to Disclosure 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Embracing Changes 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Understanding Hormones 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReconnecting with Your Horny Teenage Self 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Hormone Cycles for Every Body 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the Postpartum Slump 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReversing Puberty: Menopause 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Limits of Testosterone 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Welcoming the Spectrum of Sexual Functioning 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncountering Dryness and Limpness and Low Desire, Oh My! 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Common Causes of Sexual Function Changes 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering medications that impact sexual functioning 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing the early signs 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRediscovering Pleasure 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Creating Space for Sex to Evolve 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering Sexual Communication 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormalizing talking about sex 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing sexual small talk 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating through the good and the bad 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Your Ideal Sex Life into Existence 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing beyond “Did You Cum”: Sexual Check-Ins That Work 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing feedback 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating sexual check-ins 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Adding Sexual Aids and Enhancements 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelcoming Necessity, the Mother of Invention 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging with inevitable bodily changes 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlocking sexual pleasure at any age 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Props Pro 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sex more comfortable 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: the Part of Tens 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Sexual Pleasure Myths 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrgasm Is Always the Goal of Sex 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMen Are Just More Sexual Than Women 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf You Don’t Experience Spontaneous Desire, Then You’re Broken 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen Need to Learn How to Orgasm from Penetration 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasturbation Should Only Be Used as a Last Resort 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePornography of Any Kind Is Addictive 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomething Is Wrong with You If You Like Kinky Sex 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex Toys Are for People Who Don’t Know How to Please Themself or Their Partners 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Older You Get, the Worse Your Sex Life Becomes 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSex Is Something You Shouldn’t Have to Talk to Your Partner About 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Increasing Sexual Pleasure 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead with Your Sexual Values 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on Arousal, Not Orgasm 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbrace Each Partner’s Different Needs 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Masturbation and Porn to Expand Your Erotic World 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Open to Sex Toys as Pleasure Enhancements 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Avoid Hard Conversations Like STI Disclosures or Explaining Your Needs 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow That Good Sex Isn’t Just for the Young and That Sex Can Get Better with Age 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Your and Your Partner’s Hormonal Cycles to Your Advantage 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize When Sexual Contexts Are Best 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a Sexual Communication Pro 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52458437509400,"sku":"9781394355761","price":15.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394355761.jpg?v=1785373038","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/sexual-pleasure-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394355761","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}