A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship [NOOK Book]

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Overview

cure-in-a-book is all readers need to feel strong, sexy, and sensual again!



"I love this book because it is THE ONLY one that honestly deals with the causes of ...
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Overview

cure-in-a-book is all readers need to feel strong, sexy, and sensual again!



"I love this book because it is THE ONLY one that honestly deals with the causes of exhaustion and provides positive suggestions to get back some, if not all, of the zing.”

—Sue Johanson, RN, CM, Talk Sex with Sue on Oxygen



“A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex is optimistic about enlivening sex for women who feel that sex is too much work for not enough return! Mintz gives sympathetic advice and easy-to-do tips. I commend the author - and hope women will take advantage of her message. It's never too late to reinvigorate our sexuality.”

—Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.



Author of Prime: Adventures and Advice about Sex, Love, and the Sensual Years; Past President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality; President of the Centers for Sexualities at San Francisco State University



“This groundbreaking book is written for all women (and their partners) who have ever been too tired for sex, and who struggle with guilt, shame, resentment, and the loss of sexual desire! Dr. Mintz provides information and guidance in a conversational tone that is honest, humorous, and straightforward. Without a doubt, I am recommending it to my clients, colleagues, friends and relatives!”



—Melba Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP, Independent Practice, Austin, TexasMember, American Psychological Association (APA) Board of DirectorsPast President, APA Society of Counseling Psychology, APA Society for the Psychology of Women, and Texas Psychological Association



“A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex should be required reading for all tired women who want to rekindle their sexual desire – and men who want to support them. Basing her work in the best available science, Mintz uses her years of experience as a sex therapist and as a woman to give detailed and wise advice.”

—Janet Hyde, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin; Past President, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality; Past President, APA Division for the Psychology of Women; Author of Understanding Human Sexuality



“Dr. Mintz takes the woman by the hand and guides her through specific exercises to enhance her sensual and sexual experiences with her partner. A good read for all women who are tired and multitasking.”



—Beverly Whipple, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, Rutgers University; Co-author of The Science of Orgasm (2006) and The Orgasm Answer Guide (2009)

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Psychologist Mintz offers solutions for women with flagging sex drives and lackluster love lives in this accessible guide. A onetime sufferer herself, Mintz speaks from a place of experience and professional wisdom, encouraging readers to explore the (admittedly gimmicky) "Five T's"-thoughts, talk, time, touch and trysts-in an effort to reconnect with their libidos. After covering common causes (stress, life transitions, parenting, etc.), Mintz moves on to the techniques, many of which can be boiled down to increasing self-awareness, easing anxiety over charged thoughts or activities, and communicating with one's partner; Mintz goes so far as to offer sample scripts for broaching the subject of sex issues. Bolstered with plenty of case studies, readers are bound to identify with at least some of the examples here, learn to disregard the concept of "normal," , and find plenty of worthwhile exercises. Taking her topic seriously (also addressing, early on, more serious concerns such as illness, sexual trauma, and infidelity), Mintz offers deep sympathy and a number of sound options for rekindling burned-out sex lives.
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Library Journal
Writing as a licensed psychologist and a woman who regained her sexual desire, Mintz offers a five-step plan designed to excite and energize the 33 percent of stressed-out and tired women who have lost interest in sex. Mintz briefly discusses the possible causes of this problem but focuses on her "Five T" program—Thoughts, Talk, Time, Touch, and Tryst (the last being an element of spontaneity, not an affair). Geared toward those in long-term relationships, the suggestions are most helpful when both partners are committed to changing behaviors.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781440504365
  • Publisher: F+W Media
  • Publication date: 9/1/2009
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 198,128
  • File size: 769 KB

Meet the Author

Laurie B. Mintz, PhD (Columbia, MO) has both the personal and professional experience and knowledge to write this book. She is a tired woman who has regained her once-lost passion and a psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience helping countless women to do the same. She has a PhD in psychology and is a licensed psychologist with a wealth of experience counseling women and couples. Thanks to following her own advice, she enjoys a passionate and satisfying sexual relationship with her husband of twenty-two years.

Table of Contents

Introduction from a Formerly Too-Tired Woman and Therapist xiii

Chapter 1 Your Path to Passion 1

Chapter 2 What Zapped My Zeal? 11

Chapter 3 Sex: Free, Fun, and Good For You! 53

Chapter 4 The Sex Organ above Your Neck: Thoughts for Tired Women 69

Chapter 5 "Oral" Sex: Talk for Tired Women 85

Chapter 6 Energy for Life Priorities: Time for Tired Women 117

Chapter 7 From Ice Cold to Steamy Hot: Touch for Tired Women 145

Chapter 8 Spice It Up With Novelty 173

Chapter 9 Anticipation Is Electrifying: Trysts for Tired Women 199

Appendix A Finding a Good Therapist 213

Appendix B Additional Resources 219

Index 231

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