The Sex You Want, Rena Martine
The Sex You Want, Rena Martine
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The Sex You Want
A Shameless Journey to Deep Intimacy, Honest Pleasure, and a Life You Love

Author: Rena Martine

Narrator: Rena Martine

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/27/2024

Synopsis

When it comes to relationships, our society has plenty of expectations. We're supposed to know how to speak up for ourselves in bed, be caring partners, and, of course, love ourselves first. But no one tells us how to actually do all those things, and we are left feeling unsatisfied, confused, and ashamed when we don't measure up. Former Deputy District Attorney Rena Martine was in that position. After rejecting the ideal white-picket fence life, she embarked on a journey to redefine intimacy in a way that felt true. In the years that followed, Rena defied all of society's sexual norms, built a presence as a global women's intimacy coach, and created the intimate life she craved.

Now she brings those experiences to you! With no-holds-barred honesty, stories from real-life women, and sparkling humor, The Sex You Want will help you: build a secure relationship with your most important partner—yourself; get in touch with your expectations for relationships so you can date more intentionally; demystify lifestyle practices outside of the heterosexual-monogamous-vanilla box with frank discussions of female sexual fluidity, kink, and ethical non-monogamy; find apps, products, and communities to satisfy any curiosity; and bring deep intimacy and exciting variety into your bedroom and beyond.

Contains mature themes.

About Rena Martine

Rena Martine is a former sex crimes prosecutor turned women's intimacy expert known for her infectious energy, refreshing candor, and straightforward approach. She's impacted thousands of women globally as a certified coach, educator, and speaker with a mission to reclaim the term "Shameless" as a badge of honor. A native Angeleno, Rena calls Echo Park home and happily lives around the corner from her partner. When she's not chasing her Siamese cat Chooch around, you can find her connecting with people she loves most, with a smile on her face, and (sometimes!) a bourbon cocktail in her hand.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Adrian on January 31, 2025

3.5 stars. It was a good book full of stories, resources and is very readable but maybe since I've read books by Esther Perel and others exploring sexuality that some of the tools listed were familiar for me already and it wasn't "knock my socks off good". But would def recommend this to someone. It......more

Goodreads review by Catrina on March 11, 2024

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC. While the title may be provocative, at the heart of this book is unpacking shame in and out of the bedroom. Rena does a great job of weaving her own story of being a former deputy district attorney to certified sex coach. I appreciated the real stories shared of the w......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on November 10, 2023

What would your life look like if shame weren't an option? Rena Martine's The Sex You Want: A Shameless Journey to Deep Intimacy, Honest Pleasure, and a Life You Love is an excellent read for anyone who is already a fan of Dan Savage, Brené Brown, Emily Nagoski, etc., and is now looking for concr......more

Goodreads review by Garret on March 11, 2024

Permission for self-love and authenticity Don't judge a book by its cover - I expected the book to be just about the attention-grabbing word in the title, instead, it gets into all the things that affect how we show up in life and in turn, how we show up in the bedroom.   I never considered how everyt......more

Goodreads review by stephanie on December 23, 2024

The Sex You Want by Rena Martine is an empowering and candid exploration of having the sex you truly desire. This book offers a personal, unapologetic look at the importance of women embracing their sexual needs and desires, breaking free from the societal conditioning that often teaches us to view......more

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