In the Garden of Desire
In this groundbreaking book, Wendy Maltz, a leading expert on women'ssexuality, and journalist Suzie Boss guide us through the fascinating world ofwomen's sexual fantasies, expanding the boundaries of what we know about femaledesire. "In the Garden of Desire" reveals how sexual fantasies, much likedreams, can be seen as gateways to our inner selves. Drawing on insights fromsexuality experts, workshop participants, and interviews with more than onehundred women who share their own deliciously original, sensuous, andprovocative erotic stories, the authors inspire each of us to take a closerlook at our own sexual imaginations and the roles fantasies play in ourlives. "In the Garden of Desire" takes women on a journey of passion, pleasure, and self-discovery as it: * Describes women's most common fantasy roles and the powerful yet littleunderstood sensory styles of lovemaking women find most arousing. * Illuminates the diverse functions of sexual fantasies in women's lives, fromstimulating orgasm to improving one's self-image. * Helps women to discover their own sexual styles and to evaluate the pros andcons of how particular fantasies operate in their lives. * Offers straightforward advice for when and how to talk about fantasies withone's lover. An unprecedented guide to using the power of the imagination to heighten sexualexpression, this intimate exploration will enable every woman to choose herfantasy life more fully, freely, and deliberately, for her own personalpleasure and lasting satisfaction. Enter the fascinating and uncharted territory of women's sexual fantasies: * Our Most Private Thoughts * Describing Our Fantasy Style * Where Sexual FantasiesCome From * How Fantasies Help Us * Recognizing Fantasy Traps * Deep Discoveries * Guided Explorations * Healing and Changing Unwanted Fantasies * Sharing Fantasies with Lovers * Creating Favorite Fantasies "Pleasurable, fascinating, and 'exciting' to read, "In the Garden ofDesire" offers you new flowers for your internal garden and will help youfeel wonderful about them." --Susan Page, author of "How One of You Can Bring the Two of YouTogether" " "In the Garden of Desire" teaches women to listen to our deepestlongings, to honor our visions, and to recognize that our fantasies can be ourguides and teachers on the path to wholeness. Read the book and you will findnew ways of becoming a fulfilled and ecstatic lover." --Margo Anand, author of "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" "At last, a wonderful and important book that reveals the full power of women'ssexual imagination--to play, to excite, to haunt, to heal. I will recommend itwidely." --Gina Ogden, Ph.D., author of "Women Who Love Sex" " "In the Garden of Desire" proves once again that women are a wonderful, sexy, strong, and vulnerable clan." --JoAnn Loulan