Description
Explores the full spectrum of sexual beliefs, practices, and identities.
Exploring sexual customs, beliefs, practices, and identities from a wide variety of perspectives, Dr. Miller shares his fascinating interviews with 20 experts ranging from clinical psychologists and researchers to sex workers and polyamory educators. We learn from sex therapists, relationship experts, and tantric sex teachers, such as Dr. Lonnie Barbach, Dr. Stella Resnick, Katherine Rowland, and Diana Richardson, about the importance of communication, how to keep sensuality alive, and how to generate fulfilling and sustainable intimacy in relationships. Looking at sexual identity and non-monogamy, we hear from Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams on sexual identification and gender fluidity, Sumati Sparks on open relationships and polyamory, Janet Hardy, author of The Ethical Slut, on sexual freedom, and Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens on the possibilities of ecosexuality.
Revealing the inner workings of the sex industry, we hear from current and former escorts and sex workers on the stigmas and dangers of sex work and the need to decriminalize it, including Norma Jean Almadovar, former LA policewoman and current president of the prostitute's union Coyote. Dr. Ogi Ogas, author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts, speaks about using data science and computational neuroscience to uncover true statistics about our sexual desires. We hear from Paulita Pappel on porn as a mirror for society, Faith Jones on escaping a sex cult, Maeve Moon on recovering from sexual trauma, and Dr. Laura McGuire about the broad impact of teaching consent.
Validating the extraordinary range and diversity of our sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the author gathers voices that help us free our sexuality from the past, accept our natural urge for physical pleasure, and open us up to sexuality as a power for health, healing, and happiness.
About the Author
Richard Louis Miller, MA, PhD, has been a clinical psychologist for more than 50 years. He is host of the podcast Mind Body Health & Politics. The founder of the nationally acclaimed Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program and the creator of the legendary Health Sanctuary at Wilbur Hot Springs, he has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan and Stanford University and an advisor on the President's Commission on Mental Health. The author of Psychedelic Medicine and Psychedelic Wisdom and coeditor of Integral Psychedelic Therapy, he lives in Northern California.
Reviews
"Thank you, Dr. Miller, for calling out the cultural hypocrisy that creates mass psychological abuse. You help us see through the shaming and religious fear mongering that distorts and perverts our sexual and erotic birthrights. Those who delve into the pages of Freeing Sexuality will be blessed with their revolutionary insights into sexual terrain unfettered by shame. And they will benefit from your reasoned perspectives as an esteemed psychologist. Your readers now possess access to a paradigm shift that can liberate and heal their connection to self, to those they love, and to their broader community." * Veronica Monet, author of Sex Secrets of Escorts and founder of the Shame Free Zone *
Book Information
ISBN 9781644115411
Author Dr. Richard Louis Miller
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Park Street Press,U.S.
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Weight(grams) 494g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm
Exploring sexual customs, beliefs, practices, and identities from a wide variety of perspectives, Dr. Miller shares his fascinating interviews with 20 experts ranging from clinical psychologists and researchers to sex workers and polyamory educators. We learn from sex therapists, relationship experts, and tantric sex teachers, such as Dr. Lonnie Barbach, Dr. Stella Resnick, Katherine Rowland, and Diana Richardson, about the importance of communication, how to keep sensuality alive, and how to generate fulfilling and sustainable intimacy in relationships. Looking at sexual identity and non-monogamy, we hear from Dr. Ritch Savin-Williams on sexual identification and gender fluidity, Sumati Sparks on open relationships and polyamory, Janet Hardy, author of The Ethical Slut, on sexual freedom, and Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens on the possibilities of ecosexuality.
Revealing the inner workings of the sex industry, we hear from current and former escorts and sex workers on the stigmas and dangers of sex work and the need to decriminalize it, including Norma Jean Almadovar, former LA policewoman and current president of the prostitute's union Coyote. Dr. Ogi Ogas, author of A Billion Wicked Thoughts, speaks about using data science and computational neuroscience to uncover true statistics about our sexual desires. We hear from Paulita Pappel on porn as a mirror for society, Faith Jones on escaping a sex cult, Maeve Moon on recovering from sexual trauma, and Dr. Laura McGuire about the broad impact of teaching consent.
Validating the extraordinary range and diversity of our sexual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the author gathers voices that help us free our sexuality from the past, accept our natural urge for physical pleasure, and open us up to sexuality as a power for health, healing, and happiness.
About the Author
Richard Louis Miller, MA, PhD, has been a clinical psychologist for more than 50 years. He is host of the podcast Mind Body Health & Politics. The founder of the nationally acclaimed Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program and the creator of the legendary Health Sanctuary at Wilbur Hot Springs, he has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan and Stanford University and an advisor on the President's Commission on Mental Health. The author of Psychedelic Medicine and Psychedelic Wisdom and coeditor of Integral Psychedelic Therapy, he lives in Northern California.
Reviews
"Thank you, Dr. Miller, for calling out the cultural hypocrisy that creates mass psychological abuse. You help us see through the shaming and religious fear mongering that distorts and perverts our sexual and erotic birthrights. Those who delve into the pages of Freeing Sexuality will be blessed with their revolutionary insights into sexual terrain unfettered by shame. And they will benefit from your reasoned perspectives as an esteemed psychologist. Your readers now possess access to a paradigm shift that can liberate and heal their connection to self, to those they love, and to their broader community." * Veronica Monet, author of Sex Secrets of Escorts and founder of the Shame Free Zone *
Book Information
ISBN 9781644115411
Author Dr. Richard Louis Miller
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Park Street Press,U.S.
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Weight(grams) 494g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm
