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

by Laurie B Mintz

Overview

"Honey, I'm too tired" may sound like just another excuse—but for millions of American women, it's simply the truth. They may settle for no sex at all or the obligatory "I'd better do this for my marriage" sex—often to the detriment of their relationships. In this guide, Dr. Laurie B. Mintz shows women how to bring their libido back to life—and put the passion back into their lives.

Mintz, a psychologist and sex expert, has been there, both personally and professionally. She shares her own story, as well as the stories of her many clients, as she puts forward her foolproof five-step plan designed to excite and energize even the weariest of stressed-out women. Complete with case studies and exercises, this sex-cure-in-a-book is all readers need to feel strong, sexy, and sensual again!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440504365
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	08/18/2009
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	532,729
File size:	626 KB

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

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

Editorial Reviews

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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Publishers Weekly

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.

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