Intim

Intim explores how partners can keep a sex life they enjoy. Emily Nagoski puts good sex ahead of how often it happens. This hands-on self-help book is for those with sex problems. It focuses on those in long-term bonds.

Nagoski disputes the view that desire must fade over time. She explains why desire need not start on its own. She looks at stress and how people view their bodies. She also looks at problems between partners. She shows how beliefs about sex can block pleasure. She draws on research and stories from people's lives. She brings warmth and humor to her work.

The book shows ways to talk through problems with a partner. It helps readers grasp their own feelings and their partner’s. This can help them find a mood that welcomes sex. It questions fixed rules about sex and the shame they cause.

Nagoski does research, teaches, and gives talks to inspire people. She holds a doctorate in health from Indiana University. She also earned a master’s in counseling there. Her talks cover well-being, sex, and inclusion. Her work aims to help women feel at ease in their bodies. She also wrote Arta sexualitatii.

Marina Oprea translated this edition from English. Its original title is Come Together. The Science and Art of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections.