Summary
Esther Perel's "Mating in Captivity" argues that desire and domesticity are paradoxical, and explains how to sustain lust within long-term relationships. Drawing on her extensive experience as a couples therapist, Perel examines the complexities of maintaining sexual excitement in committed partnerships. The book reveals that more exciting, playful, and poetic sex is achievable, challenging conventional notions of intimacy.
Through case studies and discussion, Perel demonstrates how to integrate domestic life with eroticism. Readers will learn how to cultivate lust at home, transforming their understanding of love and relationships. The book offers insights into fostering erotic intelligence and navigating the challenges of sustained desire.
Key concepts
- Erotic intelligence — The capacity to understand and cultivate sexual desire and its expression.
- Paradoxical union of domesticity and sexual desire — The inherent tension between the comfort of a home life and the presence of lust.
- Bringing lust home — The process of successfully integrating sexual desire into a long-term, domestic relationship.
- Sustaining desire — The ongoing effort required to maintain sexual excitement within a committed partnership.
From the book
Description: 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.
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