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Smart Sex

A super clear, truthful, liberating and accessible book. Accesses our why and how to truly embody pleasure. Introduces a radical paradigm called sexual intelligence which is classified into five pillars—embodiment, health, collaboration, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance.

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Caught In The Act

“Boy, girl, artist, advocate. Courtney is more than the sum of her parts”. This magical memoir takes the reader on a journey of Shane’s segue to becoming Courtney and back again. Shane paints a beautiful picture of sexuality and gender and how the two are not and need not ever be fixed, but are fluid. This memoir highlights that the best body to be living in is the one that makes you happiest!

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No Bad Parts

Challenge societal norms and redefines what it means to be truly whole. Does not offer a quick fix but takes you on a profound and considered journey of self-discovery, encouraging people to embrace all aspects of ourselves – flaws and all. Has a realistically optimistic tone and insightful wisdom which makes it highly readable and highly recommended.

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Emotional Intelligence

A foundational book in understanding the interplay between emotions and intelligence. Provides valuable insights into improving emotional skills and emotional competence. Emphasis self-awareness and self-regulation and expands into organizations aiming to cultivate a more emotionally intelligent workforce.

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Tell Me What You Want

Social psychologist and researcher Justin Lehmiller conducted one of the largest surveys on sexual fantasies in the United States, involving over 4,000 participants. This book aims to shed light on the nature of sexual desire, debunk myths, and provide practical advice. It’s cleverly packed with modern references to popular media, including movies, TV shows, and books, to illustrate how sexual fantasies are portrayed and perceived in modern culture.

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The Girls In The Wild Fig Tree

A testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring fight for justice and equality. This is an essential read for anyone interested in human rights, women's empowerment, and the transformative power of education. Nice has saved an estimated 17,000 girls as she advocates to end FGM and replace it with alternative rites of passage.

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No Shame

Dr Lea Lis perfectly captures the answers to many questions we are commonly asked at Caddyshack. Questions such as “what age should I talk to my young person about sex?” “what do I do if my young person is watching porn?” “How do I explain sexuality and gender diversity to my young person?” This great book gives real life insights to these questions and more and helps the reader navigate the “sex talk” in a caring, compassionate and curious way.

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What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo

Life can get messy, with the intertwining of social media, politics, fact and fiction, sex and “sex panics” have become entangled in the negative discourse of our time. Wypijewski unpacks some of her own experiences, as well as those of others in her beautifully crafted essays to highlight the injustices that remain and encourages us to think about sexual politics. Wise and fierce, worthy of a read.

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Man’s Search For Meaning

This is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the depths of human suffering and resilience, offering profound lessons on finding meaning and purpose in life's darkest moments. Weaving together Viktor Frankl's harrowing experiences in Auschwitz with his revolutionary insights into the psychology of survival, this is a soul-stirring journey through human existence.

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The Furies

Three women – three furies – fed up with a world of injustice, fought for something different. If only we could all fight so hard”. A touching insight to the lives of 3 women from 3 different backgrounds who fight to right the wrongs of their settings. A powerful account of injustice and the lengths that women have always had to go to seeking equality and safety. Learning of”Jineology” we here how “equality between men and women will free both of them. Because not only have women been enslaved but the man has also been enslaved by this masculine mentality.

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Insomniac City

A touching nuanced love letter to the bustling city of New York. Alongside these beautiful touching moments with NYC strangers, Bill Hayes shares intricate personal stories of his relationship with an aging Oliver Sacks. A novel that is bringing a community together, reminding us of the beauty in everyday human interactions.

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How To Be An Adult In Relationships

Grounded in Jungian therapy and Buddhism, this book offers invaluable tools and strategies for navigating the complexities of love, communication, and self-discovery with clarity, compassion and insightful gentleness, inviting readers to embrace vulnerability and authenticity as pathways to profound connection and growth.

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