Title: Magnificent sex : lessons from extraordinary lovers /
Authors: Kleinplatz, Peggy J.,; Ménard, A. Dana,
Year: 2020
Subjects: Sexual excitement.; Sex; Man-woman relationships; Intimacy (Psychology); Intimacy (Psychology); Man-woman relationships; Sex; Sexual excitement
Abstract: "Magnificent Sex is based on the largest, in-depth interview study ever conducted with people who are having extraordinary sex. It gathers the nuggets for remarkable sex from the 'experts', distilling them into an attainable blueprint for ordinary lovers who want to make erotic intimacy grow over the course of a lifetime. Looking at factors including individual and relational qualities, empathic communication, and the myths and realities of magnificent sex, this book offers accessible and evidence-based guidance for lovers and therapists alike"--
Contents: Introduction: How Did We Come to Be Studying Magnificient Sex? -- How Did We Set Out to Learn about Magnificient Sex? From the Dismal to the Ordinary to Optimal Sexual Experience -- The Components of Magnificent Sex -- Myths and Realities of Magnificient Sex: From Media Stereotypes and Beyond -- What Leads to Magnificent Sex? Contributing Factors. Developmental Factors -- Preparation -- Enduring Individual Qualities -- Individual Qualities in-the-Moment -- Skills -- Qualities of the Relationship -- Relational Qualities in-the-Moment -- The Meta-Factor: Empathic Communication -- The Pathways towards Magnificient Sex -- Implications and Applications for Lovers and Therapists Who Aspire Higher -- Conclusions.