Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure

by Emily Morse

Overview

“This is the type of sex talk we need more of!” —Christina Aguilera, Grammy Award-winning musician and entrepreneur

From the host of the #1 podcast Sex with Emily, Emily Morse, comes a revolutionary new book that reframes our relationship to pleasure and teaches us how to have the best sex of our lives.

Dr. Emily Morse has been dubbed “the Dr. Ruth of a new generation” (New York Times) and has helped millions of people navigate the world of sex and relationships. In Smart Sex, she condenses all she’s learned as a doctor of human sexuality and offers a groundbreaking framework that will change the way you think about sex and pleasure—regardless of your gender or sexual orientation. In this essential book you’ll uncover:

•  A new sexual intelligence that will allow you to connect deeply with your body, your desires, and the psychological and physical blocks that are keeping you from experiencing the pleasure that is your birthright.
• Communication hacks to talk to your partner about topics ranging from oral sex to open relationships and everything in between.
• The truth about orgasms and how to start having more plentiful, powerful, and satisfying orgasms.
• Everything you need to know to be a good lover, from collaboration to technique. (Hint: it's not what you think.)
• And so much more

Drawing from science, research, and lived experience, and written in a voice that’s entertaining and inclusive, Smart Sex will help you radically improve your sex life, your confidence, and your relationships, including your relationship with yourself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780369726001
Publisher:	Park Row Books
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Sold by:	HARLEQUIN
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	88,955
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Emily Morse is a doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning sexuality podcast, "Sex with Emily," which has been on air for nearly two decades. She is a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and was previously a radio host and executive producer on SiriusXM. She has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, and Men's Health and has been featured by The Today Show, Conan, Entertainment Tonight, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and elsewhere.

Editorial Reviews

04/17/2023

Morse (coauthor, Hot Sex), host of the Sex with Emily podcast, urges readers to reexamine preconceived notions of pleasure in her savvy debut. First, she walks readers through assessing their Sex IQ, a way of “comprehending where you are sexually at any given time” that’s determined by five pillars: embodiment, health, collaboration, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance. Moving on to partnered sex, Morse argues that “communication is lubrication” and explains how to best have candid conversations about sex (spoiler: never while in bed together). She also details orgasms and stresses they need not be the ultimate goal; instead, pleasure and sexual exploration should be the aim. Morse’s prose reads like a conversation with an older sister (if she had a doctorate in human sexuality)—her style is fun, informative, and straightforward. This serves as an excellent resource on sexual pleasure for singletons and couples alike, and even the most sexually knowledgeable may find a helpful tip or two. (June)

Publishers Weekly

Emily provides a healthy and comfortable approach to sex that I can easily relate to. This is the type of sex talk we need more of!” —Christina Aguilera, Grammy Award-winning musician and entrepreneur

"Regardless of your relationship status, your gender identity, or your sexuality, Smart Sex is an incredibly useful, fresh, and modern sex guide for everyone." —Alex Cooper, host of "Call Her Daddy"


"Emily Morse is a force of nature. Combining science, insight, advice and expertise, her new book is a sexual tornado that will blow you away." —Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, author of She Comes First


"I have loved Dr. Emily Morse for many years. She is smart, practical, and extremely helpful to so many people. Smart Sex is the climax of years of experience helping others. If you want better, healthier, more fulfilling sex, read this book and give it to your partner." —Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder, Amen Clinics and author of Change Your Brain Every Day


"Smart Sex is just that. Emily Morse's offering is an intelligent and easily digestible examination of a broad sweep of current research and lived experiences. No doubt you have questions; I think you will find your answers here." —Dr. Drew Pinsky, Board-certified physician and addiction medicine specialist



“Emily Morse helps guide readers through the formidable landscape of pleasure and desire. We need more books like Smart Sex.” —Esther Perel, Psychotherapist, author of Mating in Captivity, host of Where Should We Begin

“Dr. Emily Morse has always been a game changer, but she really outdid herself in this book. The concept of Sex IQ is nothing short of groundbreaking. Smart Sex goes far beyond technique and offers fresh takes backed by psychology on how to become sexually intelligent and competent.” —Shan Boodram, Sex/Relationship Expert and host of the podcast Lovers and Friends


“Whether you need help with your technique, or just want to communicate better with your partner to have more satisfying sex, Morse wants to help you increase the intimacy in your life.” —Men’s Health

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