Resources on Sex, Intimacy, & Relationships
CONTINUE LEARNING
Books, organizations, and support I often recommend. If you are not ready to commit to sessions, this is a great place to start.
Books on desire, intimacy, & connection
WHAT COUPLES THERAPY ADDRESSES
The books I love and recommend most often to clients.
Come As You Are
Emily Nagoski - the science of sexual desire and breaking the limits of what “normal” means for each individual.
Mating In Captivity
Ester Perel - a guide on how to sustain desire and eroticism within a long-term committed relationship.
The Ethical Slut
Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton - a foundational guide to non-monogamy and open relationships.
Poly Secure Workbook
Jessica Fern - A practical workbook to encourage examination of attachment.
Hold Me Tight
Dr. Sue Johnson - the foundational text of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
The Origin of You
Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton - a foundational guide to non-monogamy and open relationships.
Directories, training bodies & advocacy groups
TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS
AASECT
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. This is the leading certifying body for sex therapists.
Visit AASECTWPATH
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. This is the standard for care for transgender health.
VISIT WPATHRECOMMENDED IN SESSION
Intimacy and Pleasure Resources
OMGYES
An honest, membership based, online technique library to increase pleasure and intimacy.
VISIT OMGYESSheBop
Female owned sex toy boutique located local in Portland, OR. Offering toys, workshops, books, and more
VISIT SHEBOPLet’s talk it through together.
A free, no-obligation 20-minute consultation.