Ep 252 Keeping Monogamy Hot with Ashleigh Renard

The book explores the author's journey through the swing lifestyle and its impact on her marriage. It delves into themes of communication, honesty, and emotional connection within a relationship. The narrative reveals the challenges and unexpected discoveries encountered while navigating the complexities of non-monogamy. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the importance of emotional depth and genuine communication in maintaining a strong partnership, even amidst unconventional choices. By sharing her personal experiences, the author encourages readers to explore their own boundaries and emotional truths within their relationships.

In 'Eat, Pray, Love', Elizabeth Gilbert chronicles her journey as she leaves behind her outwardly successful but inwardly unfulfilling life in the United States. The book is divided into three parts, each set in a different country: Italy, where she seeks pleasure and indulges in the local culture; India, where she delves into spiritual practices and meditation; and Bali, Indonesia, where she aims to find a balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence. The memoir is a personal and introspective account of Gilbert's struggles, growth, and self-discovery during her travels.

E. L. James's "Fifty Shades of Grey" is an erotic romance novel that sparked significant controversy and commercial success. The story follows the relationship between Anastasia Steele, a college student, and Christian Grey, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman with a dominant personality and BDSM interests. The novel explores themes of power dynamics, consent, and sexual exploration within a relationship. Its explicit content and portrayal of BDSM practices generated both criticism and widespread popularity. The book's success led to a film adaptation and several sequels.

In 'Come as You Are', Emily Nagoski and Blanca González Villegas delve into the latest scientific research on human sexuality, offering insights and practical advice to improve sexual well-being. The book addresses various aspects of sex, including desire, arousal, and the complexities of sexual response, aiming to help readers understand and enhance their sexual experiences.

This book, written by John Gottman and Nan Silver, is based on Gottman's extensive research on couples and their relationships. It outlines seven principles that couples can follow to nurture their friendship, resolve conflicts effectively, and create a shared sense of meaning. The principles include enhancing 'love maps,' nurturing fondness and admiration, turning toward each other, letting each other influence, solving solvable problems, overcoming gridlock, and creating shared meaning. The book also warns against the 'Four Horsemen' of criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling, which can predict the demise of a marriage. Packed with exercises, questionnaires, and real-life examples, this guide helps couples improve their communication, intimacy, and overall relationship quality.