Mating in Captivity: In Search of Erotic Intelligence

· Harper · Narrated by Esther Perel
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A New York City therapist examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

One of the world’s most respected voices on erotic intelligence, Esther Perel offers a bold, provocative new take on intimacy and sex. Mating in Captivity invites us to explore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire, and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as a couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining desire. Through case studies and lively discussion, Perel demonstrates how more exciting, playful, and even poetic sex is possible in long-term relationships. Wise, witty, and as revelatory as it is straightforward, Mating in Captivity is a sensational book that will transform the way you live and love.

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4.7
50 reviews
Christopher Sobel
March 14, 2019
This is an EXCELLENT book. Its worth a listen for well, anyone who wants to delve into ideas about love, sex, relationships, etc.
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Kaitlyn Friis
September 17, 2024
Thanks so much for the insight and different perspectives .
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A Google user
April 18, 2018
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About the author

Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City, serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world, and is an advisor to both Hinge and Culture Amp on the intricacies of modern relationships. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered 50 million views, and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Perel is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has captivated millions of listeners around the world for nearly a decade. Learn more about her live events, games, and other projects designed to improve your relationships at EstherPerel.com.

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