"Full of practical tips, backed by science, on how to have truly fulfilling sex.” –The New York Times
You Could Be Having Better Sex
The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life
Description
The definitive guide to a happier, healthier, and hotter sex life, from professor of the largest sex education course in the United States and beloved social media educator, Dr. Nicole McNichols.
The science is unequivocal: good sex with an attentive partner is one of the most powerful and effective sources of joy. Good sex is also a gateway to better health, stronger relationships, and the diverse forms of self-actualization we all crave. The problem is that good sex is not what most people report.
So how do we start having better sex? Enter Dr. Nicole McNichols, professor at the University of Washington and human sexuality expert. She is here to give you the data you need to elevate your sex life through practical tools and relatable case studies, relayed with a gender and orientation inclusive, pleasure-forward perspective.
You Could Be Having Better Sex highlights cutting-edge research on everything from sexual anatomy to orgasm and response, hook-up culture, long-term relationships, ethical non-monogamy, kink, pornography, and consent. Throughout, Dr. McNichols emphasizes a holistic philosophy that eliminates shame and stigma, normalizes open and frank conversations, and illustrates how connected sex is a pathway to the self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-expression that drives human thriving and happiness.
Empowering and enlightening, You Could be Having Better Sex will change your life both inside the bedroom—and out.
Reviews
"Dr. McNichols is brilliant! In this ground-breaking, stereotype-busting, and myth-exploding book, McNichols gives us science-based truths on how to embrace our sexuality and fully enjoy it. This book should be considered required reading for young and old alike who want to replace their inhibitions with mind-blowing sex. Every aspect is covered here — from normalizing sexual fluidity, to the how-tos of experiencing shame-free sexual pleasure. The underlying theme that laces the book together is freedom— freedom to fully explore who you are sexually, including your desires, fantasies, and actions. Relationship factors are included, too, especially those that are sticky to navigate. And she accomplishes this with a delightful conversational style, practical down-to-earth advice, and storytelling that feel like a big warm embrace. We plan on recommending this book to all our clients! Bravo, Dr. McNichols! -Drs. Julie and John Gottman, NYT bestselling authors and founders of the Gottman Institute
"Figuring out who you are when it comes to sex — what you want, what pleasure means to you, how to find people who want the same things — is a lifelong journey. As with any journey, a good guide is essential. And there’s no better guide than Dr. Nicole McNichols. Wise, funny, and deeply informed, Nicole is the guide — Nicole is the sex professor — you want in your corner, on your nightstand, and sitting on your shoulder, whispering words of encouragement in your ear. This book is a must-have companion for anyone who wants the very best when it comes to sex and intimacy." -Dan Savage, bestselling author and host of the Savage Love podcast
"In You Could Be Having Better Sex, Dr. Nicole McNichols delivers a delightfully honest roadmap to shed sexual shame and become open to the possibility of a richer sexual life. Applying her spectacular ability to thoughtfully and clearly translate complex findings from academic sex research into applicable elements, this book embraces and explains the many different ways people do and can experience sexual satisfaction. Candid, humorous, well researched, and refreshingly hopeful, this is the book to give yourself and anyone who’s pleasure you care about." -Justin Garcia, PhD, Executive Director of The Kinsey Institute and author of The Intimate Animal
