Rekindling Desire

Barry McCarthy, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, and certified sex and marital therapist. He has published extensively on couples and sexuality and has done more than 350 professional workshops nationally and internationally. He is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2009 Smart Marriages® Impact Award. Emily McCarthy has been working with her husband, Barry, for years, and together they have authored 11 books. She has a degree in speech communication, and her writing provides a balanced, humanistic perspective.

Part 1: Awareness  1. When and Why Couples Lose Sexual Desire  2. Whose Problem Is It–His, Hers, or Ours?  3. Turnoffs–Poisons for Sexual Desire  4. The New Male Sexuality–Confronting Myths of Autonomous Sex Performance  5. Finding Her Voice–Female Sexual Equity  Part 2: Change  6. Being an Intimate Sexual Team–Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style  7. Building Anticipation–Bridges to Sexual Desire  8. Attachment–Enhancing Intimacy  9. Nondemand Pleasuring–Let's Play Touchy-Feely  10. Challenging Inhibitions–Just Do It  11. Creating Erotic Scenarios–Vital Sexuality  Part 3: Relapse Prevention  12. Maintaining Gains–Keeping Sexuality Healthy 13. Intimate Attachment–Enhancing Your Bond  14. The Erotic Marriage–Lusting for Life  15. Valuing Couple Sexuality