Gayma Sutra

A Quick Guide to They/Them PronounsWritten by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan JimersonGraphic art by Archie BongiovanniArchie is a snarky genderqueer artist, who is disheartened by people not understanding their gender neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for a clear way to introduce gender neutral pronouns to his increasingly diverse workplace. The longtime best friends team up in this short and fun comic guide to help explain what pronouns are, why they matter, how to use them and what to do if you make a mistake. There's also some tips for those who identify outside of the binary on how to keep themselves safe in this binary-centric world. A quick and easy resource for people who use they/them pronouns, and people who want to learn more! 2018, 64 pages.

A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans IdentitiesWriter & Artist: Mady G & J.R. ZuckerbergIn this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and J.R. Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBTQ+ world! Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys!

The NEW Kama SutraRichard EmersonThe Kama Sutra has enhanced sexual experiences for centuries, taking its place as the most influential sex manual the world has ever seen. The New Kama Sutra offers modern couples practical advice on sexual techniques, relationships, and emotional well-being for THIS generation.Readers will discover information on many delicious topics, including secret pleasure zones, the art of romance, foreplay, and massage. Filled with hundreds of beautiful illustrations and photographs, The New Kama Sutra teaches lovers to concentrate on each other, take the time to learn what their partners need, and always explore their relationship with new and exciting ideas. 2004, 128 pages. 

Getting OffJayme WaxmanMasturbation is like tuning a radio—you don’t know what frequencies you’ll enjoy until you play with the knobs. Masturbation has a complicated stigma attached to it; everybody is doing it, but not everybody talks about it. Some were told that touching oneself would cause cute kittens to die, some were told masturbation led to blindness. Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation is here to debunk those masturbation myths and reinforce the truth.Masturbation is a totally natural and normal way for women to connect with and find pleasure in their bodies.Fun, informative, and illustrated, this book provides women with a wealth of masturbation and general sex knowledge -- its history, the mechanics of it, the joys of sexy toys -- plus clear, concise tips on... well... getting off. Foreword by Betty Dodson. 2007, 306 pages.

SMART SEX: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasureby Emily MorseFrom the host of the #1 podcast Sex with Emily, Emily Morse, comes a revolutionary new book that reframes our relationship to pleasure and teaches us how to have the best sex of our lives.Dr. Emily Morse has been dubbed “the Dr. Ruth of a new generation” (New York Times) and has helped millions of people navigate the world of sex and relationships. In Smart Sex, she condenses all she’s learned as a doctor of human sexuality and offers a groundbreaking framework that will change the way you think about sex and pleasure—regardless of your gender or sexual orientation. In this essential book you’ll uncover:- A new sexual intelligence that will allow you to connect deeply with your body, your desires, and the psychological and physical blocks that are keeping you from experiencing the pleasure that is your birthright.- Communication hacks to talk to your partner about topics ranging from oral sex to open relationships and everything in between.- The truth about orgasms and how to start having more plentiful, powerful, and satisfying orgasms.- Everything you need to know to be a good lover, from collaboration to technique. (Hint: it's not what you think.)- And so much moreDrawing from science, research, and lived experience, and written in a voice that’s entertaining and inclusive, Smart Sex will help you radically improve your sex life, your confidence, and your relationships, including your relationship with yourself. 2023, 304 pp.

Sex After Griefby Joan PriceSex can be complicated - but when there is grief, it's especially confusing. How do we nurture ourselves as sexual beings when we're grieving the death of a partner? Why does taking care of ourselves sexually even matter at a time when we'd rather hide under the covers and retreat from the world? What do we do with those sexual feelings that arise despite our misery? How do we know when it's time to open ourselves to a new sexual relationship, whether it's a friend with benefits or a new love connection? And how do we do it?In Sex after Grief, the top expert on senior sex, Joan Price, describes her own experiences as a widow since 2008, when she lost the love of her life to cancer. She shares her own raw grief journey, her sexual reawakening (and the many stumbles along the way), her attempts to dip back into the dating pool, along with excellent advice on how to handle each step.Joan Price's revelatory approach to sex after loss includes excerpts from many other grievers' personal stories. These narratives from folks of all genders and orientations who have grieved have much in common, yet also much that's different. Some jumped into sex quickly. Some took years. Some withdrew from sexual possibility. Some shared their bodies but not their hearts. As these people open their private lives and thoughts, you'll come away realizing that no one is wrong, and no choice is defective or shameful.Sex After Grief is 170 pages of inspiring tales of how different people brought sex back into their lives after the loss of their spouse or partner. Guidelines for dating again and getting sexual with a new person Reasons that solo sex is healthy and can be the path to feeling sexual again Descriptions of non-traditional sexual relationships, such as the "Pilot Light Lover" and friends with benefits Advice from therapists, grief counselors, and sex coaches Self-help takeaways for creating your own action plan

Kama Sutra 365Guided by the ancient wisdom of the Kama Sutra, this lush, gorgeously illustrated guide gives couples a year's worth of awe-inspiring sex positions to breathe new life into their love-making. From the Congress of the Cow to the Splitting of the Bamboo, Kama Sutra 365 is the ideal book for adventurous lovers.Perfect for supple beginners and seasoned connoisseurs alike. This erotic compendium, laced with sensuous instruction from the ancient lovemaking texts, along with electric, eye-popping photography, offers a unique position to try every day (or night) of the year. Peruse until you find the perfect position, or start from day one and work your way up. Kama Sutra 365 will teach you how to be sensual, spiritual, physical, erotic, exotic, and ecstatic every day of the year. 2008, 384 pages.

Healing Painful SexDeborah Coady, Nancy FishMillions of women suffer from sexual and pelvic pain in America today, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. In Healing Painful Sex, Deborah Coady, MD, and Nancy Fish use their combined professional expertise as a doctor and therapist who specialize in sexual pain to provide readers with an understanding of its many causes and how to treat them, from both a physical and psychological standpoint.Organized into three parts-naming the problem, getting a diagnosis, and overcoming pain--Healing Painful Sex includes medical checklists, illustrations, vignettes based on interviews with women and their healthcare professionals, treatment options, and guidance for moving forward after healing. Coady and Fish speak honestly and directly to sexual pain sufferers' experiences, helping them address the problem of chronic pain, understand and prevent misdiagnoses, define medical terms and conditions, and regain sexual joy. Comprehensive, multi-dimensional, and deeply insightful, Healing Painful Sex offers women the tools to successfully take on the many challenges of sexual pain and move toward a healthy, happy future. 2011, 400 pages. 

Red Hot Touch: A Head to Toe Handbook for Mind-Blowing OrgasmsJaiya and Jon HanauerYour hands can play a piano concerto, perform surgery, juggle - and give your partner mind-blowing pleasure. If you're not using your hands to their fullest potential during sex, you are depriving your partner of untold bliss. It's time to learn how to use your mitts in ways that will have your partner moaning for more. With over 50 ways to stroke, squeeze, and please someone south of the border, and over 100 moves to stimulate other areas of the anatomy from the earlobes to the toes, Red Hot Touch will help you master the techniques that will take your sex life from average to red hot. 2008, 208 pages.  

Sex Instruction ManualFelicia ZopolAt last! A comprehensive (and ADORABLE) guide to sexual intercourse! Sex is as old as human civilization - so why, after all these years, are the secrets of a rewarding sex life so elusive? Fortunately, The Sex Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions: Why do men fall asleep after achieving orgasm? What's the G-spot and where can I find it? How can I introduce sex toys into my relationship? Are there really condoms designed for women? And what in the world is "door-knobbing?" You'll find answers to all of these questions and more, courtesy of author and celebrated sexpert - Felicia Zopol. 2009, 208 pages.

Sex Over 50Joel D. Block, PhDA collection of hundreds of sizzling sexual secrets that will help you turn your deepest sexual desires into reality. Forget everything you think you know about sex and get ready for the best sex of your life. Whether you're back on the dating scene or looking to bring new life to a long-term relationship, this new edition of Sex Over 50 will help you navigate the world of dating and sex that can be as confounding now as when you were an adolescent. On topics ranging from online dating to hormone-replacement therapy to erectile dysfunction medication, Dr. Joel Block will guide you on your way to a sex life that is more emotionally satisfying and physically thrilling than you've ever experienced. 2008, 322 pages.  

New Love and Sex After 60Robert N. Butler, M.D. & Myrna I. Lewis, PhDThey may be getting older, but love and sex are still a vital part of their life. Here is the book that speaks to their concerns about sex beyond the middle years. Two leading experts have completely updated and revised the classic guide on the subject to address the needs of our changing world in the new millennium. Inside they'll find:The truth about aging and how it affects sexual desire and lovemakingA thorough guide to common medical problems—and solutionsInformation on new drugs that can improve and enhance sexuality—including the latest on ViagraResearch on postmenopausal changesA detailed look at the procedures for easing and solving sexual problemsPractical strategies for finding new relationships and staying sexually fitAdvice to help your adult children understand your new relationships2002, 400 pages.

The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the PenisAaron Spitz, MDLet Dr. Spitz—who served as an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine's Department of Urology for 15 years and who is a regularly featured guest on The Doctors—become a best friend as he fearlessly guides you through the hairiest and the scariest questions in The Penis Book. An unflinching, comprehensive guide to everything from sexually transmitted infections to the science of blood flow, The Penis Book prominently features an easy-to-follow holistic five-step plan for optimum penis health, including plant-based eating recommendations, information on some penis-healthy foods, and suggested exercises for penis wellbeing. Useful to men and women alike, The Penis Book is a one-stop shop for the care and maintenance of the penis in your life. 2018, 304 pages.

The book, Our Bodies, Ourselves, has been the most comprehensive guide to women's health for over 30 years. Now the Boston Women's Health Book Collective cover menopause in their newest book, comprehensively explaining physiological changes, health care decisions, sexuality, sustaining well being and health concerns, and political nuances of women's health. The information about vulvovaginal changes and hormone treatment will help you make informed decisions about how to cope with menopause. This book reaffirms that you are not along -beyond hot flashes, menopause produces a variety of symptoms; its up to you to decide how to persevere. 328 pp, 2006.

Joan PriceThe best sex of your life is yet to be- if Joan Price has her way! She offers upbeat, comprehensive, explicit advice for menopausal women about body image, changing physiology, cultural expectations, relationships, partner sex, masturbation, and sex toys. Acknowledging in a chapter heading that "It Ain't Easy After Menopause," she addresses the complications of hot flashes, HRT, and painful intercourse on the way to becoming a sexually seasoned woman. By including her own and other women's personal perspectives, Price has written the book that we've been waiting for. Heterosexual focus. 2006, 269 pp.

Get progressive, positive, and constructive sex tips and ideas from one of today's most popular sex educators.When it comes to sex, there's practically no question that Zoë Ligon hasn't heard and researched. Her Instagram and YouTube videos, as well as product reviews, are extremely popular for their up-front approach. Now, she brings her wealth of experience and open-minded attitude to a sex-positive guidebook that's honest, inclusive, and right on time.Lusciously illustrated, this book takes readers through every aspect of sexuality - from body basics and physiology to maintaining healthy relationships. It highlights the usefulness of sex toys in aiding solo and partnered exploration and explains why there should really be no stigma around using these practical tools.It also includes advice on setting boundaries, being respectful of other people's gender identities, and thinking outside the orgasm. Elizabeth Renstrom's dreamy, colorful photographs drive home Ligon's philosophy that there's no one "right" way to have sex. With its focus on intimacy, body positivity, and self-care, Carnal Knowledge can lead you to enjoy sex with security and confidence.Hardcover. 128 Pages.

Body TalkKatie SturinoCan you imagine how much free time you'd have if you didn't spend so much of it BODY SHAMING yourself?Body acceptance advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of Megababe beauty, Katie Sturino, knows all too well what it's like to shit talk yourself. She wasted the first thirty years of her life feeling ashamed of her body, its bigness, and its self-determined wrongness (like her ability to grow a thicker mustache than all the boys in her eighth-grade class). Now as a body acceptance advocate, she has dedicated her life to unlearning all that crap and passing along the message that changed her life...Your body is NOT the problem.Body Talk is here to help you stop obsessing about your body issues, figure out what you want to do with your newfound brain space, and move on with your damn day. 2021, 207 pages.

The Menopause ManifestoDr. Jen GunterIn her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopausal transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. Any just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring. Frank and funny, Dr. Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: PerimenopauseHot FlashesSleep DisruptionSex and LibidoDepression and Mood ChangesSkin and Hair IssuesOutdated TherapiesBreast HealthWeight and Muscle MassHealth Maintenance ScreeningAnd much more!Filled with practical tips, useful information, and startling insights, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause - and show them how their lives can be even better for it. 2021, 384 pages.

Are you tri-curious? Ready to try anything -- especially with two other people? But how do you find them? This practical resource guide will give you the ABC's of America's favorite fantasy and lead you step-by-step into bed with two willing partners. Includes information about the perks of three-way sex and relationships; advice about positions to try; strategies to prevent jealousy; and more! Mostly targeted for straight or bisexual couples looking for a third (or that third party who wants to find a compatible couple), the information here can be equally relevant to same-gender threesomes, and even singles looking for a pick-up or a partner. Useful, inspiring, spicy quotes from interviews with tri-sexuals throughout! By Vicki Vantoch. 2007, 369 pp.

The Ins and Outs of Gay SexStephen E. Goldstone, M.D.Why does it hurt down there? Is it really safe to do that? What does it mean when something looks like this- and how do I make it go away?Chances are, people didn't learn anything about gay intimacy from their parents, their school, or their family physician. Here, at last, is reliable, comprehensive information on a wide spectrum of gay medical concerns, written by an eminent surgeon and recognized authority on gay health issues. With up-to-date facts, interviews, and case studies from the author's practice, this book goes far beyond HIV concerns, combining a complete education about the safe and pleasurable practices of male-male sexuality with a comprehensive medical volume.Here are the facts about what people need to know to keep their sex life hot and healthy, including the following: rules of safe anorectal stimulation, symptoms to send them running to the doctor, foreplay, sex toys, and other accessories, viral and non-viral STDs, treatments for impotence and other sexual dysfunctions, diseases that can be spread without penetration, and how to find the right drugs, relationships, and doctors. 1999, 288 pages.

The Lowdown on Going DownMarcy MichaelsIt's nothing to be ashamed of. When it comes to performing oral sex, most people fall somewhere between fumbling and clueless. But now, in The Lowdown on Going Down, you'll find practical, easy-to-master techniques that will give you the confidence and skills you need to become an expert in the delicate art of cunnilingus. 2004, 160 pages.