Finding a single definition of orgasm, or even a way of describing different types of orgasms can be a challenge. While there is no one single book that will fit everyone’s needs, these books about orgasm will likely offer something for everyone. From female ejaculation to psychoanalytic theory, these orgasm books cover the spectrum, and still only scratch the surface of what we may one day understand about human sexual response and orgasm.
I Love Female Orgasm
By Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller
There are few people who wouldn't get something out of reading this marvelous book. Sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller manage to cover a wide range of sexual subject matter, from the basics of first-time sex to esoteric Tantric practice, all focusing on female orgasm, without once making you feel bad if you aren't having orgasms, or if your orgasms aren't what you want them to be. The book is a blend of practical hands on sex tips, interesting orgasm trivia, and helpful ideas for improving sexual communication. 296 pages ,2007
There are few people who wouldn't get something out of reading this marvelous book. Sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller manage to cover a wide range of sexual subject matter, from the basics of first-time sex to esoteric Tantric practice, all focusing on female orgasm, without once making you feel bad if you aren't having orgasms, or if your orgasms aren't what you want them to be. The book is a blend of practical hands on sex tips, interesting orgasm trivia, and helpful ideas for improving sexual communication. 296 pages ,2007
The Elusive Orgasm: A Woman's Guide to Why She Can't and How She Can Orgasm
By Vivienne Cass
A wonderfully supportive book that doesn’t tip toe around the problems women have reaching orgasm, and offers direct advice, homework exercises, and guidance for women who aren’t having orgasms, or aren’t having them as regularly as they’d like. It’s also filled with some of the best illustrations of female sexual anatomy I’ve ever seen. Written by an Australian sex therapist, reading The Elusive Orgasm sometimes feels like you’re sitting down in session with Cass who offers passionate encouragement to go out and explore on your own.
352 pages. 2004.
A wonderfully supportive book that doesn’t tip toe around the problems women have reaching orgasm, and offers direct advice, homework exercises, and guidance for women who aren’t having orgasms, or aren’t having them as regularly as they’d like. It’s also filled with some of the best illustrations of female sexual anatomy I’ve ever seen. Written by an Australian sex therapist, reading The Elusive Orgasm sometimes feels like you’re sitting down in session with Cass who offers passionate encouragement to go out and explore on your own.
352 pages. 2004.
The Science of Orgasm
By Barry Komisaruk, Carlos Beyer-Flores, and Beverly Whipple
This excellent book offers an up to date overview of biological and physiological research on orgasm. Not written for laypeople the statistics and technical jargon can be hard going, but for for anyone curious about sexual science who has a little patience and a good dictionary, the results are well worth it. This book is not a how-to on orgasms (see below for books that are) but it is a welcome and much needed addition to the relatively scant body of scientific research on orgasm. 358 pages. 2006.
This excellent book offers an up to date overview of biological and physiological research on orgasm. Not written for laypeople the statistics and technical jargon can be hard going, but for for anyone curious about sexual science who has a little patience and a good dictionary, the results are well worth it. This book is not a how-to on orgasms (see below for books that are) but it is a welcome and much needed addition to the relatively scant body of scientific research on orgasm. 358 pages. 2006.
Orgasms: How To Have Them, Give Them, And Keep Them Coming
by Lou Paget
Sex educator and best selling author Lou Paget sets out to clear-up some of the mystery of orgasm and offers practical exercises and advice for couples and individuals looking for ways to explore sex together and develop greater orgasms. Paget’s books are so popular because they are enjoyable and easy to read, offering supportive advice, never preaching, and focusing on the real goal, which is the experience of sexual pleasure and not sexual competition.
272 pages. 2004.
Sex educator and best selling author Lou Paget sets out to clear-up some of the mystery of orgasm and offers practical exercises and advice for couples and individuals looking for ways to explore sex together and develop greater orgasms. Paget’s books are so popular because they are enjoyable and easy to read, offering supportive advice, never preaching, and focusing on the real goal, which is the experience of sexual pleasure and not sexual competition.
272 pages. 2004.
Female Ejaculation and the G Spot: Not Your Mother's Orgasm Book
By Deborah Sundahl
This book is not for those starting out to discover orgasms, and might be considered in the “advance orgasm” curriculum. But for those who are curious about the g spot and female ejaculation, Sundahl offers one of the most complete, informed and detailed books on the subjects. This one of a kind educational handbook covers history, research, anatomy, workshops, exercises, and plenty of straightforward guidance on exploring g spot stimulation and female ejaculation.
288 pages. 2003.
This book is not for those starting out to discover orgasms, and might be considered in the “advance orgasm” curriculum. But for those who are curious about the g spot and female ejaculation, Sundahl offers one of the most complete, informed and detailed books on the subjects. This one of a kind educational handbook covers history, research, anatomy, workshops, exercises, and plenty of straightforward guidance on exploring g spot stimulation and female ejaculation.
288 pages. 2003.
Multi Orgasmic Man
By Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams
A simple and straightforward guide to learning about male multiple orgasms. Mantak Chia is a master of Taoist sexuality and has spent a great deal of time teaching in the West. The result are teachings that offer some of the spirituality, but in a North American package. This book offers easy to follow exercises both for men alone and with partners, and encourages men to expand their sexual potential without requiring them to adhere to a specific set of spiritual beliefs.
256 pages. 1997.
A simple and straightforward guide to learning about male multiple orgasms. Mantak Chia is a master of Taoist sexuality and has spent a great deal of time teaching in the West. The result are teachings that offer some of the spirituality, but in a North American package. This book offers easy to follow exercises both for men alone and with partners, and encourages men to expand their sexual potential without requiring them to adhere to a specific set of spiritual beliefs.
256 pages. 1997.
Multi Orgasmic Woman
By Mantak Chia & Rachel Carlton Abrams
Following the successful model of the Multi Orgasmic Male, this title offers the same straightforward information, including quizzes and homework exercises to help women explore their orgasmic potential, with a goal to experiencing multiple orgasms. As with Chia’s earlier books, there is a spiritual underpinning here, but it isn’t pushed on the reader.
320 pages. 2006.
Following the successful model of the Multi Orgasmic Male, this title offers the same straightforward information, including quizzes and homework exercises to help women explore their orgasmic potential, with a goal to experiencing multiple orgasms. As with Chia’s earlier books, there is a spiritual underpinning here, but it isn’t pushed on the reader.
320 pages. 2006.
Orgasms for Two
By Betty Dodson
This book does for partner sex what Sex for One did for masturbation. It cuts through social convention offering concrete advice on how to have more orgasms during sex with your partner. Dodson is a champion of the individual and this book speaks to couples while focusing on personal sexual pleasure. With over thirty years of teaching women to orgasm, Dodson may be one of the only people deserving of the title orgasm guru. 220 pages. 2002.
This book does for partner sex what Sex for One did for masturbation. It cuts through social convention offering concrete advice on how to have more orgasms during sex with your partner. Dodson is a champion of the individual and this book speaks to couples while focusing on personal sexual pleasure. With over thirty years of teaching women to orgasm, Dodson may be one of the only people deserving of the title orgasm guru. 220 pages. 2002.
Becoming Orgasmic
By Julia R. Heiman, Leslie LoPiccolo, and Joseph LoPiccolo
A straightforward guide written by sex therapists for women who don’t experience (or don’t regularly experience) orgasm. Some may find this book too clinical, but for anyone who likes step by step instructions, exercises, and to the point information, Becoming Orgasmic is a great resource. The Becoming Orgasmic video which is a visual companion to the book, is available separately.
288 pages. 1988.
A straightforward guide written by sex therapists for women who don’t experience (or don’t regularly experience) orgasm. Some may find this book too clinical, but for anyone who likes step by step instructions, exercises, and to the point information, Becoming Orgasmic is a great resource. The Becoming Orgasmic video which is a visual companion to the book, is available separately.
288 pages. 1988.
Sex for One
By Betty Dodson
An essential sexual read, Sex for One is Dodson’s groundbreaking work on masturbation and orgasm. Both personal and political in its call for all of us to make better love to ourselves, it has none of the smarmy self-help lingo, but is inspiring and practical. Betty Dodson is a revolutionary sex teacher, and everyone should read at least one of her books in their lifetime. 208 pages. 1996.
An essential sexual read, Sex for One is Dodson’s groundbreaking work on masturbation and orgasm. Both personal and political in its call for all of us to make better love to ourselves, it has none of the smarmy self-help lingo, but is inspiring and practical. Betty Dodson is a revolutionary sex teacher, and everyone should read at least one of her books in their lifetime. 208 pages. 1996.
The Function of the Orgasm
Definitely not a how-to book, The Function of the Orgasm is only for those who want to explore the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of the orgasm. Reich, who was a psychoanalyst and was cast out from Sigmund Freud’s inner circle, devoted most of his life to exploring the orgasm and the relationship between sexuality, sexual energy, and human experience. Not all of his theories make sense, but his thinking on orgasm has influenced more than one generation of writers, researchers, and lovers. If you’re going to read one academic work on orgasm, this is the one to read.
400 pages. 1986.
400 pages. 1986.
