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A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex:

Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship
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Adams Media, Aug 18, 2009 - Self-Help - 256 pages
cure-in-a-book is all readers need to feel strong, sexy, and sensual again!

"I love this book because it is THE ONLY one that honestly deals with the causes of exhaustion and provides positive suggestions to get back some, if not all, of the zing.”
—Sue Johanson, RN, CM, Talk Sex with Sue on Oxygen

“A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex is optimistic about enlivening sex for women who feel that sex is too much work for not enough return! Mintz gives sympathetic advice and easy-to-do tips. I commend the author - and hope women will take advantage of her message. It's never too late to reinvigorate our sexuality.”
—Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.

Author of Prime: Adventures and Advice about Sex, Love, and the Sensual Years; Past President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality; President of the Centers for Sexualities at San Francisco State University

“This groundbreaking book is written for all women (and their partners) who have ever been too tired for sex, and who struggle with guilt, shame, resentment, and the loss of sexual desire! Dr. Mintz provides information and guidance in a conversational tone that is honest, humorous, and straightforward. Without a doubt, I am recommending it to my clients, colleagues, friends and relatives!”
—Melba Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP, Independent Practice, Austin, TexasMember, American Psychological Association (APA) Board of DirectorsPast President, APA Society of Counseling Psychology, APA Society for the Psychology of Women, and Texas Psychological Association

“A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex should be required reading for all tired women who want to rekindle their sexual desire – and men who want to support them. Basing her work in the best available science, Mintz uses her years of experience as a sex therapist and as a woman to give detailed and wise advice.”
—Janet Hyde, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin; Past President, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality; Past President, APA Division for the Psychology of Women; Author of Understanding Human Sexuality

“Dr. Mintz takes the woman by the hand and guides her through specific exercises to enhance her sensual and sexual experiences with her partner. A good read for all women who are tired and multitasking.”
—Beverly Whipple, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita, Rutgers University; Co-author of The Science of Orgasm (2006) and The Orgasm Answer Guide (2009)

  

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Review: A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship

User Review  - Veronica Millhouse - Goodreads

I'll let you know how this works....or maybe not because I don't kiss and tell. Read full review

Review: A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship

User Review  - Angela - Goodreads

I was very disappointed in this book. I guess I hoped it would be better. There were a few helpful communication reminders, but not really a book that I would recommend. Read full review

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Contents

Your Path to Passion
1
What Zapped My Zeal?
11
Sex Free Fun and Good For You
53
The Sex Organ above Your Neck Thoughts for Tired Women
69
Oral Sex Talk for Tired Women
85
Energy for Life Priorities Time for Tired Women
117
From Ice Cold to Steamy Hot Touch for Tired Women
145
Spice It Up with Novelty
173
Anticipation Is Electrifying Trysts for Tired Women
199
Finding a Good Therapist
213
Additional Resources
219
Index
231
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Laurie B. Mintz, PhD (Columbia, MO) has both the personal and professional experience and knowledge to write this book. She is a tired woman who has regained her once-lost passion and a psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience helping countless women to do the same. She has a PhD in psychology and is a licensed psychologist with a wealth of experience counseling women and couples. Thanks to following her own advice, she enjoys a passionate and satisfying sexual relationship with her husband of twenty-two years.

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