As today (8 August) is International Female Orgasm Day - a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about women's sexual pleasure, here are 10 recommended books to learn about the female anatomy and how women can experience amazing orgasms!
1. Kunyaza: The Secret to Female Pleasure by Habeeb Akande
Very insightful read on the ancient African sexual practice of kunyaza which has the reputation of female ejaculation and multiple orgasms in women during heterosexual encounters. Originally from Rwanda, east-central Africa, kunyaza is a non-penetrative sexual practice to stimulate the female genitalia with the male member in a tapping motion. Kunyaza examines the cultural impact of Rwanda's pleasure-based sensual tradition and investigates whether it empowers women. Drawing on extensive research, the book argues that kunyaza is an effective method to elicit gushing orgasms in women.
Very insightful read on the ancient African sexual practice of kunyaza which has the reputation of female ejaculation and multiple orgasms in women during heterosexual encounters. Originally from Rwanda, east-central Africa, kunyaza is a non-penetrative sexual practice to stimulate the female genitalia with the male member in a tapping motion. Kunyaza examines the cultural impact of Rwanda's pleasure-based sensual tradition and investigates whether it empowers women. Drawing on extensive research, the book argues that kunyaza is an effective method to elicit gushing orgasms in women.
2. She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring A Woman by Ian Kerner
She Comes First is an essential guidebook on the art of cunnilingus, commonly known as oral sex. This informative book explains how men can sexually satisfy a woman. The book also includes practical advice and diagrams. Men suffering from premature ejaculation may also find this book useful as the author details how he overcome premature ejaculation to become a master cunnilinguist. Kerner's best-selling book is a highly recommended read on oral sex and female pleasure.
She Comes First is an essential guidebook on the art of cunnilingus, commonly known as oral sex. This informative book explains how men can sexually satisfy a woman. The book also includes practical advice and diagrams. Men suffering from premature ejaculation may also find this book useful as the author details how he overcome premature ejaculation to become a master cunnilinguist. Kerner's best-selling book is a highly recommended read on oral sex and female pleasure.
3. Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters - And How to Get It by Laurie Mintz
The orgasm gap refers to the fact that women orgasm less than men during sex. It is a cultural problem, particularly in Western societies where female pleasure is devalued. In this book, Mintz examines orgasm inequality between the genders and argues that clitoral stimulation is women's most reliable route to orgasm. Written primarily for women, the book also includes a chapter for men.
The orgasm gap refers to the fact that women orgasm less than men during sex. It is a cultural problem, particularly in Western societies where female pleasure is devalued. In this book, Mintz examines orgasm inequality between the genders and argues that clitoral stimulation is women's most reliable route to orgasm. Written primarily for women, the book also includes a chapter for men.
4. The Arts of Seduction by Seema Anand
Drawing inspiration from the Kama Sutra, this book delves into numerous techniques and elevates our animal instincts to a more refined form of pleasure . Anand introduces the contemporary reader to ancient Indian love texts and explores the various ways to seduce and romance a beloved. The book is beautifully written as the author takes as on a guide of the various arts of seduction - from perfuming, to love bites, to kissing. to thrusting. The Arts of Seduction will give you a greater appreciation of traditional love texts like the Kama Sutra and will transform the way you think about the art of making love.
Drawing inspiration from the Kama Sutra, this book delves into numerous techniques and elevates our animal instincts to a more refined form of pleasure . Anand introduces the contemporary reader to ancient Indian love texts and explores the various ways to seduce and romance a beloved. The book is beautifully written as the author takes as on a guide of the various arts of seduction - from perfuming, to love bites, to kissing. to thrusting. The Arts of Seduction will give you a greater appreciation of traditional love texts like the Kama Sutra and will transform the way you think about the art of making love.
5. Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
Therapist Esther Peral examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire. She explains how to reignite passion in a sexless marriage. Perel looks at the obstacles and anxieties we experience when our quest for secure love clashes with our pursuit of passion. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as an international couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining sexual desire in a long term relationship, and the differences between "good intimacy" and "good sex." Perel argues that love needs closeness but desire needs space to thrive as closeness can stifle desire. A leading voice on erotic intelligence, Perel's Mating in Captivity is an excellent book on the dynamic relationship between love and desire and how to keep eroticism in long term relationships. The book is extremely useful for anyone in a sexless marriage, or someone looking to keep desire and passion alive in their relationship.
Therapist Esther Peral examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire. She explains how to reignite passion in a sexless marriage. Perel looks at the obstacles and anxieties we experience when our quest for secure love clashes with our pursuit of passion. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as an international couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining sexual desire in a long term relationship, and the differences between "good intimacy" and "good sex." Perel argues that love needs closeness but desire needs space to thrive as closeness can stifle desire. A leading voice on erotic intelligence, Perel's Mating in Captivity is an excellent book on the dynamic relationship between love and desire and how to keep eroticism in long term relationships. The book is extremely useful for anyone in a sexless marriage, or someone looking to keep desire and passion alive in their relationship.
6. Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
A well-researched exploration on why and how women's sexuality works based on groundbreaking research and brain science. This transformative book investigates the mysteries surrounding a woman's arousal, desire and orgasm. Nagoski cuts across multiple disciplines to inform us that the most important factor for women in creating and sustaining a fulfilling sex life is not what they do in the bedroom but how they feel about it. Which means that stress, mood, trust and body image are central factors to a woman's sexual wellbeing. The book argues that once a woman understand these factors, and how to influence them, she can enjoy a better and more pleasurable sexual experience.
A well-researched exploration on why and how women's sexuality works based on groundbreaking research and brain science. This transformative book investigates the mysteries surrounding a woman's arousal, desire and orgasm. Nagoski cuts across multiple disciplines to inform us that the most important factor for women in creating and sustaining a fulfilling sex life is not what they do in the bedroom but how they feel about it. Which means that stress, mood, trust and body image are central factors to a woman's sexual wellbeing. The book argues that once a woman understand these factors, and how to influence them, she can enjoy a better and more pleasurable sexual experience.
7. The Pleasure Gap: American Women and the Unfinished Sexual Revolution by Katherine Rowland
The Pleasure Gap aims to dispel the notion that women should settle for diminished sexual pleasure. Rowland argues that women should take pleasure inequality seriously and understand its causes and effects. Drawing on interviews with dozens of sexual health professionals and 120 American women about their sex lives and desires, the book argues that gender pleasure disparities is a due to Western's troubled relationship with women's sexual expression and pleasure. The book is an interesting examination on how to close the orgasm gap.
The Pleasure Gap aims to dispel the notion that women should settle for diminished sexual pleasure. Rowland argues that women should take pleasure inequality seriously and understand its causes and effects. Drawing on interviews with dozens of sexual health professionals and 120 American women about their sex lives and desires, the book argues that gender pleasure disparities is a due to Western's troubled relationship with women's sexual expression and pleasure. The book is an interesting examination on how to close the orgasm gap.
8. The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality by Alice Ladas, Beverly Whipple and John Perry
An international bestseller. This groundbreaking book argued for the existence of the Grafenberg Spot and popularised the term, "G-Spot." Originally published in 1982, the book discusses female ejaculation from a medical perspective and suggests women can experience multiple oragams. Written by leading sexual health professionals, this pioneering book transformed how the Western world understands female sexuality. According to co-author, Beverly Whipple, sex doesn't have to be 'orgasm' goal-orientated. Whipple argues that by moving away from vaginal orgasm being the main focus of sex, women can explore and experience different types of sexual pleasure.
An international bestseller. This groundbreaking book argued for the existence of the Grafenberg Spot and popularised the term, "G-Spot." Originally published in 1982, the book discusses female ejaculation from a medical perspective and suggests women can experience multiple oragams. Written by leading sexual health professionals, this pioneering book transformed how the Western world understands female sexuality. According to co-author, Beverly Whipple, sex doesn't have to be 'orgasm' goal-orientated. Whipple argues that by moving away from vaginal orgasm being the main focus of sex, women can explore and experience different types of sexual pleasure.
9. The Big O: How to Have Them, Give Them, And Keep Them Coming by Lou Paget
From female anatomy to emotional health, The Big O addresses the numerous concerns voiced by the many thousands who have attended Lou Paget's sexuality seminars. The book presents the various types of orgasms and how provides illustrated diagrams on how to achieve them. Paget also provides some interesting historical facts about sexual climax and debunks some myths about human sexuality. Written by an experienced sex educator, The Big O is a recommended sex guide for men, women and couples on the science of orgasms.
From female anatomy to emotional health, The Big O addresses the numerous concerns voiced by the many thousands who have attended Lou Paget's sexuality seminars. The book presents the various types of orgasms and how provides illustrated diagrams on how to achieve them. Paget also provides some interesting historical facts about sexual climax and debunks some myths about human sexuality. Written by an experienced sex educator, The Big O is a recommended sex guide for men, women and couples on the science of orgasms.
10. Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of The Female Orgasm by Nicole Daedone
The truth is that most women do not have satisfying sex lives. Slow Sex claims it can change that. This step-by-step guide teaches men and women how to use the growing practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) to slow down, connect emotionally and achieve female sexual satisfaction. The book argues that every woman can become orgasmic. And, with the right partner and the right technique, an intense orgasm could be achieved within 15 minutes! Author Nicole Daedone has been leading the 'slow sex movement' through her organization and workshops on OM, which focuses on the act of slowing down, tuning in and experiencing a deeper spiritual and physical connection during sex. The book also includes exercises to help enhance reader's 'regular' sex lives, such as Slow Oral for Her, Slow Oral for Him and Slow Sex Intercourse.
The truth is that most women do not have satisfying sex lives. Slow Sex claims it can change that. This step-by-step guide teaches men and women how to use the growing practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) to slow down, connect emotionally and achieve female sexual satisfaction. The book argues that every woman can become orgasmic. And, with the right partner and the right technique, an intense orgasm could be achieved within 15 minutes! Author Nicole Daedone has been leading the 'slow sex movement' through her organization and workshops on OM, which focuses on the act of slowing down, tuning in and experiencing a deeper spiritual and physical connection during sex. The book also includes exercises to help enhance reader's 'regular' sex lives, such as Slow Oral for Her, Slow Oral for Him and Slow Sex Intercourse.