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Books for Couples – Intimacy, Desire & Connection

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Mating in Captivity

Esther Perel

A bold and insightful look at the tension between domesticity and desire. Perel challenges the idea that safety and eroticism are always compatible, offering a fresh take on sustaining passion in long-term relationships.

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The State of Affairs

Esther Perel

This book explores the complexity of infidelity—not just as betrayal, but as a mirror into human needs, desire, and emotional disconnect. Thoughtful and nonjudgmental, it invites couples to reflect and rebuild with depth.

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Hold Me Tight

Dr. Sue Johnson

Based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this book helps couples identify destructive patterns and create secure, lasting emotional bonds through open, vulnerable communication.

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Come Together

 Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski

A compassionate guide for couples dealing with mismatched desire and emotional disconnection. With science, humor, and empathy, it offers tools for understanding each other and building true intimacy.

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Sexual Intelligence

Marty Klein, PhD

A thoughtful exploration of how cultural myths and shame distort our sexuality. Klein encourages readers to develop a healthier, more informed relationship with sex, grounded in honesty, curiosity, and self-awareness.

Books on Infertility and Its Impact on Identity and Intimacy

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The Trying Game

Amy Klein

An honest, emotional, and empathetic look into the fertility journey. Amy Klein shares her personal experience with treatments, frustrations, and hope, offering real support for those in the "trying game."

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It Starts with the Egg

Rebecca Fett

Backed by scientific evidence, this book provides practical tools and lifestyle changes to improve egg quality and support fertility, empowering women to take control of their reproductive health.

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Unsung Lullabies: 

Understanding and Coping with Infertility

Janet Jaffe, Martha Diamond, and David Diamond

A deep therapeutic guide to processing the emotional pain of infertility. This book validates feelings and offers comfort, coping strategies, and hope for healing.

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When You're Not Expecting

Constance Hoenk Shapiro, PhD

A comprehensive psychological guide to coping with infertility. The author combines professional insight with empathy, helping couples face this journey with resilience and clarity.

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