Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin Summary
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Vanessa Marin's instant NYT bestseller transforms intimacy through five essential conversations. Endorsed by relationship guru John Gottman, this inclusive guide has readers calling it "mandatory for everyone" - making the bedroom's most awkward talks surprisingly accessible, even for those who don't know where to begin.
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Breaking the Silence: The Conversation We're All Afraid to Have
Sex is complicated. Even with someone you love deeply, talking about intimacy can feel impossible. When sex therapist Vanessa Marin's once-passionate relationship with her boyfriend Xander cooled, they sought therapy-a pattern most long-term couples experience but rarely discuss. What makes "Sex Talks" revolutionary isn't just its frank discussion of sexuality, but its practical framework for having conversations most of us have been avoiding our entire lives. The book has become a cultural phenomenon, with celebrities praising its transformative approach and thousands sharing how these techniques saved their relationships. But why is talking about sex so difficult in the first place? Perhaps because we've all bought into the same misleading narrative about what intimacy should look like.
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The Connection-Desire Paradox: Building Emotional and Physical Intimacy
Sustaining Intimacy: Making Sex a Priority for Life
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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