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Did you know women walk more, eat less, socialize more, meet more men, dance more, and flirt more when they're ovulating? Or that PMS may have evolved to get rid of boyfriends with unfit sperm? Behind the "fickle" differences in what women find sexy about men, or what they like to wear, there's a hidden adaptive intelligence shaped over eons. Rather than making women irrational - as the conventional and irredeemably sexist wisdom goes - the female hormonal cycle has been exquisitely fine-tuned to give women the advantages they needed to succeed in our ancestral environments, and perhaps also today.

Feeling like your long-term relationship has lost its magic? Craving some naughty new adventures to rekindle that fire and bring back the connection and sizzle? Well, lovers, all hope is not lost - the solutions may be way spicier than you ever imagined! In this fun and cheeky guide from a down-to-earth, relatable couple, you'll explore how embracing your kinky side can completely transform intimacy, connection and passion in your partnership.

Winner of the 2019 American Association for the History of Nursing Lavinia L. Dock Award for Exemplary Historical Research and Writing in a Book.

“Catchin’ babies” was merely one aspect of the broad role of African American midwives in the twentieth-century South. Yet, little has been written about the type of care they provided or how midwifery and maternity care evolved under the increasing presence of local and federal health care structures.

Here's what 5,000 years of medical wisdom have to say about pregnancy: The body is smarter than you think, and its connection to natural laws has been quite undermined by modern medicine. By balancing your energies following the Ayurvedic approach to better health, you certainly can give yourself the gift of an uncomplicated pregnancy. Many women have difficult pregnancies with complications that can go beyond the scope of mainstream medicine. The oldest medicine in the world has a lot of wisdom to offer, especially when it comes to the miracle of life.

You might have thought you knew your own genitals? Think again! The Wonder Down Under explains everything you ever wanted to know about the vagina but didn't dare ask. Learn the truth about the clitoris' inner life, the menstrual hormone dance and whether the vaginal orgasm really exists. The...

**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you’ve just had a baby or you’re about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that...

Discover the Hidden Blind Spots That Keep Men Confused, Frustrated, and Stuck. Finally understand the psychological patterns that most men never see and learn how to navigate them with confidence. From Joseph W. South, author of the best-selling Practical Female Psychology for the Practical Man, comes the foundational guide that reveals what men consistently miss about women: What Men Miss. This isn't surface-level dating advice - it's the deep psychological insight that transforms confusion into clarity.

This book provides up-to-date information on language, etiquette, and appropriate communication and conduct in treating TGNC clients, and discusses the history, cultural context, and ethical and legal issues that can arise in working with gender-diverse individuals in a clinical setting. You'll also find information about informed consent approaches that call for a shift in the role of the mental health provider in the position of assessment and referral for the purposes of gender-affirming medical care (such as hormones, surgery, and other procedures). 

A rollicking, myth-busting history of sex that moves from historical attempts at birth control to Hildegard von Bingen’s treatise on the female orgasm, demystifying plenty of urban legends along the way. Roman physicians told female patients they should sneeze out as much semen as possible...

Imagine all the things the penis does that we all take for granted—sturdy erections, explosive orgasms, fatherhood. We rarely think twice about the role of the penis in all these, but what do we stand to gain if we took the time to study the penis? Imagine having all the knowledge and understanding to prevent all those embarrassing sexual shortcomings that all men experience at some point in their lives. Imagine knowing exactly what you need to do to prevent erectile dysfunction and to last longer in bed. This book is what you’ve been missing—the operating manual for your penis.

Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most profound and transformative journeys a human being can experience. It’s raw, real, and deeply personal. For many, the idea of a “natural birth”—childbirth without the assistance of pain-relieving medications such as an epidural—feels not just appealing, but ideal. It speaks to something primal, something rooted in ancient wisdom and modern-day empowerment.

Park Cruising takes a long look at the men who cruise for sex in urban parks. Human rights lawyer Marcus McCann uses park cruising as a point of departure for discussions of consent, empathy, public health, municipal planning, and our relationship to strangers. Prompted by his work opposing a police sting in a suburban park, McCann's ruminations go beyond targeted enforcement and police indifference to violence to examine cruising as a type of world-building.

"When, if ever, does a thought cross the line and become a crime?" Raw Deal is the untold story of former New York City police officer Gil Valle, who in 2012 became known throughout the world as "The Cannibal Cop." It is the controversial saga of a man who was imprisoned for "thought crimes", and a look into a world of dark sexuality and violence that most listeners don't know exists, except maybe in their nightmares.

Join the legions of couples and singles who are making their hottest sexual fantasies come true. Whether you're looking for an endless supply of fantasy ideas or expert advice for a playful, imaginative sex life that turns you both on, this information-packed book has everything you need to know.

Do you wish you understood how to seduce the men you want and have mind-blowing sex? This is the guide for you! This is a comprehensive guide that has been compiled to help you understand every part of the dating and seduction process. Everything from making him fall for you in your first meeting, to blowing his mind in the bedroom is laid out and explained.

Organised trimester by trimester, this audiobook gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutritional and hypnobirthing advice and techniques to match your stage of pregnancy and the development of your baby. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert Tracy Donegan will help you to embrace change, understand your body, relish your pregnancy and prepare you for becoming a mum. 

Rupi Kaur performs the first-ever recording of the sun and her flowers, her second #1 New York Times bestselling collection of poetry and prose. This production was recorded in 2021 along with the brand-new audio edition of milk and honey and the debut audio recording of home body. Divided into...

Certified life coach, licensed specialty-certified New Life Story® wellness coach, and sexual confidence coach, Erica Lemke-Pembroke is on a mission to help women feel sexy again and reclaim their sexual confidence. She created the Sexy Again Method based on her own experiences, which she uses to empower women in rediscovering this for themselves. In Feel Sexy Again, women learn how to:

This program is read by the author. With curiosity and wit, Strange Bedfellows rips back the bedsheets to expose what really happens when STDs enter the sack. Sexually transmitted diseases have been hidden players in our lives for the whole of human history, with roles in everything from World...

This groundbreaking book explodes several myths: that selling sex is completely different from any other kind of work; that migrants who sell sex are passive victims; and that the multitude of people out to save them are without self-interest. Laura Agustín argues that the label 'trafficked' does not accurately describe migrants' lives and that the 'rescue industry' disempowers them.