Anatomy of Desire

Reviews

“Dr. Emily gives us a new way of thinking about how to cultivate great sex. She breaks down the latest science in a way that is accessible and meaningful as well as authentic and relatable. She teaches us how personal curiosity and insight weave together with vulnerability and intimacy in a way that ignites sexual passion.”
– Keke Palmer, American actress and singer

“Dr. Emily has a thoughtful, clinically assured voice that is sure to appeal to readers far and wide. She makes difficult issues simple and accessible via her central tenet that expressing our authentic sexual selves is not about venturing into the unknown but rather searching within ourselves and tapping into our innate, albeit uncultivated, sexual potential. Everything we need to seize the sexual moment is already within us, waiting to be actualized, and Emily guides us on this journey with care and curiosity.”
– Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, NY Times best-selling author of She Comes First

"We sex therapists have always warned couples against setting too many goals in bed. Anatomy of Desire sets this conventional wisdom on its head, encouraging couples instead to set very high goals, and in a surprising turn actually demonstrates how to achieve them. Dr. Emily is a sex therapist and former classical dancer, with a dancer’s interest in how to balance discipline with spontaneity to achieve flow. She walks you carefully through the emotional steps that underlie all great sex and offers precise instructions for doing the work needed to make it all ultimately appear effortless. Bravo!"
– Stephen Snyder, MD, author of the Winner of the Nautilus Gold Book Award for Relationships and Communication Love Worth Making

"If you care about your partner and are looking for ways to restart your sex life, I don’t know of a more outstanding resource than Anatomy of Desire. I highly recommend this book to any couple whose sex life is lacking the passion and excitement it once had. It is well written, easy to relate to, and most important of all–it provides the tools that couples need who still love each other and want to make sex feel awesome again."
– Paul Joannides, Psy.D., author of the Guide To Getting It On and host of the “Crush It In Bed Podcast”

“Dr. Emily is a master of sexual communication. She seamlessly weaves together scientific data and clinical expertise in an elegant yet accessible way and provides readers with practical tips and takeaways to level-up their intimate lives.”
– Justin Lehmiller, PhD, author of Tell Me What You Want and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast

"I was delighted to see that Dr. Emily has broken new ground with her integration of 'flow' science and sexual treatment modalities. Emily possesses a sharp mind, creative ability, warmth, and clinical expertise to move the client or student toward fulfillment of their erotic and sexual wellness potential. She exudes intellect, heart, and compassion with an upbeat flair.”
– Patti Britton, Ph.D, Clinical Sexologist, known as the "Mother of Sex Coaching," Co-Founder of SexCoachU.com, and a globally recognized leader in sexual wellness.

"Dr. Emily's new book lets readers know that any couple can have an optimal sexual relationship . . . Everyone reading this book will find hope for their long-term erotic connection."
– Tammy Nelson, PhD, author of Getting the Sex You Want

“Dr. Emily is a new, unique voice in the sexology field. Her book moves away from the popular advice about spicing up your sex life and presents a fresh perspective on how to maintain eroticism in long-term relationships. She presents a set of five scientifically validated, personally relevant qualities that are accessible to all readers. Everyone will walk away from this book with clarity and purpose about how to cultivate higher levels of sexual satisfaction and enduring intimacy in their relationships.”
– Barry McCarthy, PhD, author of Rekindling Desire

"As a sex therapist, I plan to recommend this book to all my clients struggling with a sex life that feels stalled or lacking. With a knowledgeable and compassionate voice, Dr. Emily Jamea goes beyond the usual recommendations and instead, teaches readers to cultivate connection, passion, and intimacy. Ripe with case examples and exercises, readers will find sure-fire ways to regain their spark and keep it."
— Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., author of A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex and Becoming Cliterate

"Anatomy of Desire is a highly-useful book that provides lots of ideas for enhancing and deepening sexual experience. Emily Jamea deftly weaves together clinical advice and stories, with contemporary research, theory, and self-help exercises, to give readers a well-informed resource for personal growth and sexual fulfillment."
— Wendy Maltz, LCSW, DST, author of The Sexual Healing Journey and The Porn Trap

"[A] solid debut guide to keeping intimacy alive in long-term relationships... Jamea’s robust research, nonjudgemental approach, and enthusiasm for the topic makes this a worthwhile guide. Couples looking to reignite their spark will want to check it out." -- Publisher's Weekly