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Let's Talk About Sex: Adult Sex Ed Books

Sex and sexuality are an important part of the human experience and there are just as many ways to express sexuality as there are people! Learn about the history, cultural taboos, sexual revolutions, communities, and identities. There's no judgment or shame here, just lots of information!

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  • A practical and fun guide to sex! Find answers to the questions you've never known how to ask or didn't know you wanted to ask!
    eAudiobook, 2021W. F. Howes Ltd, 2021
  • The Joy of Sex

    The Ultimate Revised Edition

    Comfort, Alex
    The groundbreaking work first published in 1972 (since revised) and one of the first widely read sex manuals in the United States. Learn from some of the leading experts on sex and relationships.
    eBook, 2013Harmony/Rodale/Convergent, 2013
  • The New Naked

    the Ultimate Sex Education for Grown-ups

    Fisch, Harry, 1958-
    How long has it been since you had The Talk? Can't remember if it's the Blue Jays and the Butterflies or the Birds and the Bees? This book is for you! Fisch, a practicing urologist and Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine, is here to…
    Book, 2014Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2014] — 613.9071 FISCH
  • Come as You Are

    the Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

    Nagoski, Emily,
    Explore this science-based exploration of mindfulness, desire, pleasure, and intimacy from one of the leading sex educators.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, 2021. — 306.7082 NAGOSKI
  • The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability

    For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness

    Silverberg, CoryKaufman, Miriam
    Pulling from the vast expertise of a medical doctor, a sex educator, and a disability activist, 'The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability' offers practical advice on facilitating a sex life that works for each individual regardless of age, gender,…
    eBook, 2016Cleis Press, 2016
  • The Pleasure Gap

    American Women & the Unfinished Sexual Revolution

    Rowland, Katherine,
    Rowland challenges cultural stereotypes about libido discrepancies, desire and aging, the monotony of monogamy, and many others.
    Book, 2020New York : Seal Press, 2020. — 306.7082 ROWLAND
  • The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Fifty

    How to Maintain or Regain a Spicy, Satisfying Sex Life

    Price, Joan
    With a third of the U.S. population over the age of 50 and living longer, healthier lives, more people than ever before are having sex after 50. Price, the leading older sexpert, guides her peers through the joys and challenges of having sex while…
    eBook, 2014Cleis Press, 2014
  • Lieberman, after writing her PhD dissertation on sex toy history, expanded the work into a full length book! This micro-history focuses on the period from the 1950s to the present, exploring sex toys as symbols of female emancipation, tools in the…
    eBook, 2017Pegasus Books, 2017
  • Trans Bodies, Trans Selves

    A Resource by and for Transgender Communities

    Modeled after the groundbreaking 'Our Bodies, Ourselves', this book provides comprehensive information by and for trans and gender expansive people, including transition, relationships, and sexuality.
    eBook, 2022Oxford University Press, 2022
  • More Than Two

    A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory

    Veaux, FranklinHardy, JanetGill, Tatiana
    Polyamory or ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) has gained popularity and visibility since 'More Than Two' started as a blog. This practical guide is a judgment free resource to learn about polyamory. Complete with stories of lived experiences, tips, and…
    eBook, 2014Thornapple Press, 2014
  • Tell Me What You Want

    the Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life

    Lehmiller, Justin J,
    Lehmiller offers science-based perspectives on sexual fantasy and desire.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Da Capo Life Long, 2018. — 155.31 LEHMILLER
  • A compilation of the comic blog of the same name, Oh Joy Sex Toy is part toy review and part sex education. It also includes lots of guest comics, interviews, and has a little something that will interest everyone across genders, body types, and…
    Book, 2016Potland, OR : Erika Moen Comics & Illustrations, LLC : Limerence Press, [2016] — 613.96 MOEN GRAPHIC NOVEL COLL
  • Sex can take many different forms, including solo! Block explores the topic of solo sex with thorough research and good humor.
    eBook, 2016Cleis Press, 2016
  • Every Body

    An Honest and Open Look at Sex From Every Angle

    Rothman, Julia,
    A collection of anonymous stories, essays, artwork, and interviews on the subject of bodies and sex. This book addresses stigmas and clichés, and includes all types of bodies and preferences.
    Book, 2021New York : Voracious/Little Brown and Company, 2021. — 306.7 ROTHMAN
  • SM 101

    A Realistic Introduction

    Wiseman, Jay
    Wiseman provides a comprehensive overview of the long-taboo subject of consensual sadomasochism for everyone from the general listener to experienced kinksters.
    eAudiobook, 2021Tantor Media, Inc., 2021
  • Ace

    What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

    Chen, Angela, 1991-
    Chen provides an introduction to asexuality (a sexual orientation where individuals experience little or no sexual attraction) in the larger context of compulsory sexuality and sex positivity.
    Book, 2020Boston : Beacon Press, [2020] — 306.762 CHEN
  • Sex After Grief

    Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved

    Price, Joan
    Much is written about starting or maintaining relationships, but what about navigating the death of a partner? Price shares her own journey through grieving and sexual reawakening, in addition to the stories of others and advice from therapists,…
    eBook, 2024Mango Media, 2024
  • Mating in Captivity

    Unlocking Erotic Intelligence

    Perel, Esther
    Longtime couples therapist, Esther Perel, delves into the complexities of sustaining intimacy and desire in long-term relationships.
    eBook, 2009HarperCollins, 2009