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Recommended Books

There are many books now available on relationship, intimacy, love, sexuality and Tantra!  Here are some for you to explore. These are available at bookstores or can be purchased on-line through .  For more information or to order a book, click on the title.

The Everything Tantric Sex Book

Essence of Tantric Sexuality by Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson

Soul Sex: Tantra for Two by Pala Copeland and Al Link

The Heart of Tantric Sex: A Unique Guide to Love and Sexual Fulfillment by Diane Richardson. Originally released as "Love Keys, The Art of Ecstatic Sex," this well-designed guide promotes a wonderfully relaxed way of lovemaking, making loving possible even when erections are elusive (or nonexistent) and/or sex drive is at a low. Intimacy and love can nonetheless be generated and experienced!! See also: Peaceful Passion.

The Tao of Sexual Massage Exquisite photos, instruction and teachings.

Red-Hot Tantra: Erotic Secrets of Red Tantra for Intimate, Soul-to-Soul Sex and Ecstatic, Enlightened Orgasms by David Ramsdale

Oral Sex: Talking & Listening Your Way to Passionate Intimacy by Jordan Paul, Ph.D. and Brenda Freshman, Ph.D.

Tantra Between the Sheets: The Easy and Fun Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex by Val Sampson

Romantic Ideas from Michael Webb, the Romance Guru seen on Oprah!

Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving by Charles and Caroline Muir   An inspiring introduction to Tantra sexuality. A classic.

The Art of Sexual Ecstasy by Margo Anand (She has also written The Art of Everyday Ecstasy .) Includes many practices and exercises to do alone or with a partner, with full explanations.  It's like having a workshop in your own home!

Erotic Massage: The Tantric Touch of Love Kenneth Ray Stubbs, Louise-Andree Saulnier, Kyle Spence.  An easy to follow massage manual, providing illustrated instruction for a full body sensual massage including both male and female genitals.  Great guide for beginners!

Peace Between the Sheets by Marnia Robinson and Gary Wilson. Learn why conventional sex pushes men and women further apart and how to make changes that work!

The Sex You Want: A Lovers' Guide to Women's Sexual Pleasure by Lisa Douglass and Marica Douglass. Originally released as Are We having Fun Yet? The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Sex, this easy-to-read book provides factual and fun information on how to create better sex from a woman's point of view. The focus is on how to pin down that elusive orgasm!The Path to Love by Deepak Chopra

Sexual Energy Ecstasy : A Practical Guide to Lovemaking Secrets of the East and West by David and Ellen Ramsdale   Endless ideas to stimulate and enhance your lovemaking!

Passion Play by Felice Dumas. This is an excellent book particularly if you are interested in Chinese medicine and how it relates to Taoist sexuality.

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch, Ph.D. This is a therapeutic approach that explores our sexual natures as they pertain to relationships.

Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving by Betty Dodson.  A must for anyone wanting to discover her own orgasmic power.

The Way of the BodyPrayerPath: Erotic Freedom and Spiritual Enlightenment by Barnaby Barratt, President of AASECT, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. He writes: “Lovemaking, which means surrendering to the Love that energizes the universe and casts our egotism into ecstatic emptiness, is the essence of spiritual practice. It is our sacred calling.” Note that this book does not focus exclusively on monogamous relationships.

The G-Spot by Alice Kahn Ladas, Beverly Whipple and John D.Perry. Recently re-released, this classic of research and inquiry into the human sexual response, presents solid and useful information about the G-spot that every couple can use. Bringing the G-spot into play can open a whole new conduit of sexual energy between partners.

Sexy Love Affirmations: The Cookbook for Love, Sex, and Romance by Linda Kaye

The Pleasures and Principles of Partner Yoga by Elysabeth Williamson

Partner Yoga: Making Contact for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Growth by Cain Carroll and Lori Kimata.  Excellent writing and photos!

Meant to Be by Barry and Joyce Vissell.  Stories of couples whose love reaches across the pages and into our hearts.

Music CD:Tantric Sexuality, New World Music

Videos:
Ancient Secrets of Sexual Ecstasy

Tantra Tai Chi

Other recommended books, not specificlly related to Tantra or Sacred Sex:

A Language of the Heart by D.Franklin Schultz, Phd

Ayurveda & Aromatherapy : The Earth Essential Guide to Ancient Wisdom & Modern Healing by Drs. Bryan and LIght Miller

Tai Ji : Beginner's Tai Ji Book by Chungliang Al Huang - a lovely book that gives a poetic feel to Tai Chi in general. (Note: This is NOT about Tantra Tai Chi.)

T'ai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement by Justin Stone. A complete instructional guide to T'ai Chi Chih.  Also see http://www.TaiChiChih.org.

Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie. This is a GREAT book that is not about Tantra but IS about living in the moment-to-moment reality of your truth and joy.

Women in Aikido by Andrea Siegel, with photos by Jan Watson.  An interesting collection of interviews with women aikidoists, including Diana Daffner, creator of Tantra Tai Chi and facilitator of Intimacy Retreats.

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