Desire

When it comes to libido, every one of us is different… But that’s no bad thing.

Differences in libido is a common issue in romantic relationships, often leading to insecurity, conflict and communication breakdown. It can be difficult to find help, as most research on the topic adheres to a narrow, heteronormative model of sexual intimacy — a way of thinking that hinders our ability to enjoy sex to the full.

Dr. Fogel Mersy and Dr. Vencill’s Desire rejects this model. Drawing upon their wealth of experience as certified sex therapists, Fogel Mersy and Vencill look beyond structural oppressions like cisnormativity and compulsory sexuality, to promote a liberated, inclusive perspective.

Through scientific research, cultural analysis, and practical exercises, listeners can learn what impacts libido, how to improve communication, and how to manage sexual anxieties, in order to create a healthier and happier attitude towards sex and intimacy.

Whoever you are or whoever you're into, Desire will help you find the key to having great sex and making lasting relationships.

Praise for Desire:

'Brilliant. . . . This is the most inclusive, up-to-date book on sexual desire I have ever encountered, with the potential to help countless individuals' - Laurie Mintz, PhD, author of Becoming Cliterate

'Desire is the most important sexuality book of the last decade' - Barry McCarthy, PhD, author of Couple Sexuality After 60

'An incredibly comprehensive, thoughtful, inclusive, and encouraging book for anyone looking to understand sexual desire or improve their relationship with their partner' - Dr. Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH, author of Because It Feels Good

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Samara Naeymi is an Iranian American voice actor who is best known for her roles in World of Winx and Pokemon. She has narrated over 100 audiobooks in a mix of genres but her main focus is fantasy which she has narrated Abigail Owen’s Dominion series.

Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, and a certified emotionally focused couple therapist. She specialises in sexual health and relationships and owns her own private practice in Minnesota.

Dr. Jennifer A. Vencill (she/her) is an assistant professor, a board- certified clinical health psychologist, and an AASECT-certified sex therapist. She provides integrated sexual health care and educates fellows, residents and medical students about sexual and gender health at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.