Erotic Integrity: How to be True to Yourself Sexually

by Claudia Six, PhD

Overview

Have you ever asked yourself the following questions: Are my desires normal? Can I share who I really am with my partner? Am I morally flawed because of my sexual fantasies? Is there something wrong with me sexually because I have low libido? In Erotic Integrity, Dr. Claudia Six leads readers through ten sexual themes—including garden-variety performance anxiety, sexual boredom, newly dating, coming out, and more—and reveals three simple steps to a more rewarding sex life: knowing who you truly are as a sexual being, embracing that knowledge, and living it authentically. Frankly presented and illustrated with candid case studies, these steps can be applied by individuals and couples of all ages and sexual orientations, with or without children. Based on Dr. Six’s twenty years experience as a clinical sexologist, this straightforward guide skillfully challenges readers to self-examine, self-accept, and self-actualize for a more fulfilling sense of eroticism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631520792
Publisher:	She Writes Press
Publication date:	05/10/2016
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Claudia Six has an MA in counseling psychology and a PhD in clinical sexology, and over twenty years of experience as a clinical sexologist and relationship coach in private practice near San Francisco. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples with relationship and sexual challenges, and coined the term Erotic Integrity® to describe her approach to her work with clients. She has written numerous articles and hosted her own Erotic Integrity radio show. She is married and has a perfect dog, and lives in Northern California.

Editorial Reviews

2016 USA Best Book Awards: Self-Help: Relationships Finalist
2016 San Francisco Book Awards: Honorable Mention in General Non-Fiction
2016 IPPY Award: Bronze in the national Sexuality/Relationships category
2016 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Finalist in the Relationships category
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards: Finalist in the Sexuality category
"Erotic Integrity is a fascinating journey into the depths of male and female sexuality. Along the way, Claudia Six provides a deeper understanding of our sexual needs that can inspire and insure lasting love and passion. Read it and enjoy." —John Gray, PhD, best-selling author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
"This book will calm the secret fears of even casual readers, as Six speaks with authority, compassion, and humor . . . A bold, refreshing call to discover and own one’s sexuality.." —Kirkus
"Clinical Sexologist Dr. Claudia Six presents a fascinating journey through the support and solutions that can make it possible for us to grow into a life of easy and loving fulfillment of desire. The goal is in the title: Erotic Integrity." —Dossie Easton, Marriage & Family Therapist and co-author of The Ethical Slut
“Dr. Claudia Six's new book Erotic Integrity is a helpful guide to anyone, female, male, or otherwise, coming to terms with the honest sexual self which remains to be discovered in each of us. Clearly, gently, and nonjudgmentally she covers the topics that all of us sex therapists see every day—insecurity, performance issues, meeting partners, mating successfully, and doing each and any of them while remaining true to one self, with what she terms Erotic Integrity.” —Isadora Alman, MFT, CST, author of Doing It and Sex and Sociability on Psychology Today Online
"Take a journey through the complex terrain of eroticism with Dr. Six. You won't be sorry. Her engaging style allows you to explore often-scary impulses with a positive attitude. Claudia is a masterful guide who challenges all of us to be in integrity with ourselves. Sexual growth has never been so comfortable and engaging!" —Ellyn Bader, PhD, psychotherapist, co-author of In Quest of the Mythical Mate and Tell me No Lies, and Founder/Director The Couples Institute
"We live in a time when traditional ideas about marriage, relationship, sexual identity, and gender identity are all rapidly evolving. Dr. Claudia Six’s book is a timely and valuable aid to rediscovering, reawakening, and celebrating the power and beauty of our authentic sexual self."
—Chas August, Love, Relationship & Intimacy Coach and Workshop Leader
"Take this book to bed with you, curl up with your main squeeze and a glass of wine, and you will be surprised by what you didnt know about erotic integrity.” —Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly
"Through her candor, unconditional acceptance, and clinical guidance, Dr. Six allows her readers to safely explore the many facets of their sexuality and empowers self-acceptance. She then encourages her readers to practice 'erotic intergrity' through open communication, honesty, and mutual respect for their partners. As a clinician working with patients suffering from pelvic floor disorders, I know that shame and embarrassment often become an obstacle to seeking help and committing to their recovery. This book will be an excellent resource.” —Lisa S. Lacovelli, PT Clinical Specialist, Physical Medicine Center of Marin

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