Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence

Esther Perel

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

A New York City therapist examines the paradoxical relationship between domesticity and sexual desire and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

One of the world’s most respected voices on erotic intelligence, Esther Perel offers a bold, provocative new take on intimacy and sex. Mating in Captivity invites us to explore the paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire, and explains what it takes to bring lust home.

Drawing on more than twenty years of experience as a couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of sustaining desire. Through case studies and lively discussion, Perel demonstrates how more exciting, playful, and even poetic sex is possible in long-term relationships. Wise, witty, and as revelatory as it is straightforward, Mating in Captivity is a sensational book that will transform the way you live and love.

Ratings and reviews

Perel writes big ideas about sexuality, culture, and parenthood in the same tone one friend uses to describe a restaurant to another friend. Her diction is succint, nonjudgemental, and demonstrative of her nose for, well, let's call it nonsense. I learned a smidge more about academic concepts and gained massive insight into underlying patterns of my own behavior.

Every couple needs to read this book! Esther touches on just about every issue known to the subject of erotic issues in marriage and relationships. As I read each word I look back on all my relationships and thinks really start to make sense! That k you Esther for clearly up things for me!

In the spirit of true, truer and truest this book captures a foundational paradox of relationships and provides a way of enhancing our erotic IQ. I loved this book!

About the author

Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City, serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies around the world, and is an advisor to both Hinge and Culture Amp on the intricacies of modern relationships. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered 50 million views, and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena translated into more than 30 languages. Perel is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has captivated millions of listeners around the world for nearly a decade. Learn more about her live events, games, and other projects designed to improve your relationships at EstherPerel.com.