Library – Pacific Center of Somatic Sexology

Somatic Sexology as covered by Sex, Love and Goop on Netflix

Anatomy & Physiology

Ellen Heed, PH.D.

Out in the Open, The Complete Male Pelvis by R. Louis Schultz, PH. D.

Women’s Anatomy of Arousal, Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure by Sheri Winston CNM, RN, BSN, LMT

The Atlas of Erotic Anatomy & Arousal (on-line course or USB)

Bodywork

The New School of Erotic Touch

The Body Electric School

Erotic Massage by Kenneth Ray Stubbs, PH.D. with Louise-Andree

Erotic Massage for Healing and Pleasure by Caffyn Jesse

Consent

The School of Consent

The Art of Receiving and Giving, The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin, D.C. with Robyn Dalzen

Ethics

Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers (ACSB)

Somatic Sex Educators’ Association of Australasia (SSEAA)

Gender & Sexual Orientation

My Gender Workbook by Kate Bornstein

A Guide to Gender, The Social Justice Advocate’s Handbook by Sam Killermann

Accepting Gender: An ACT Workbook for Trans and Non-Binary People by Alex Stitt

Neuroscience

The Mindful Brain by Daniel J. Siegel

The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges

Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection by Deb Dana

Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology by Daniel J. Siegel

The Science of Orgasm by Barry Komisaruk and Beverly Whipple

Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life by Nan Wise

Relationships

The State of Affairs, Rethinking Infidelity by Esther Perel

Mating in Captivity, Reconciling the Erotic & the Domestic by Esther Perel

Intimacy and Desire, Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship by David Schnarch, PH.D

Relationally Queer: A Pink Therapy Guide for Practitioners – Edited by Silva Neves and Dominic Davies

Sex

The New School of Erotic Touch

The Orgasmic Yoga Institute

Anal Pleasure and Health: A Guide for Men, Women and Couples by Jack Morin PH.D.

Love Sex and Everything in Between by Martha Tara Lee, DHS

Science for Sexual Happiness: A Guide to Reclaiming Erotic Pleasure by Caffyn Jesse

Sex and Disability, edited by Robert McRuer and Anna Mollow

Sexual Issues/Concerns

Sexual Healing: The Completest Guide to Overcoming Common Sexual Problems by Barbara Keesling

When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain by Andrew Goldstein, M.D., et al

Coping with Premature Ejaculation by Barry W. McCarthy and Michael E. Metz

Coping with Erectile Dysfunction: How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex by Barry W. McCarthy and Michael E. Metz

Sex Positive

Reclaiming Eros by Suzanne Blackburn

The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin, PH.D.

Healers on the Edge: Somatic Sex Education, edited by Caffyn Jesse, Cassie Moore and Mehdi Darvish Yaha

Somatic Psychology

Awakening Somatic Intelligence, The Art and Practice of Embodied Mindfulness by Risa F. Kaparo, PhD

The Emergence of Somatic Psychology and Bodymind Therapy by Barnaby B. Barratt

Somatics; Reawakening the Mind’s Control of Movement, Flexibility and Health by Thomas Hanna

The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation by Deb Dana

The Art of Somatic Coaching; Embodying Skillful Action, Wisdom and Compassion by Richard Strozzi-Heckler

Focusing in Clinical Practice, The Essence of Change by Ann Weiser Cornell

Focusing by Eugene T. Gendlin, PH.D.

Trauma

The Body Keeps the Score; Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine with Ann Frederick

Trauma: A Practical Guide to Working with Body and Soul by Christiane Pelmas

Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter A. Levine PH.D.

Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal by Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past by Peter A. Levine, PH.D.

Pacific Center of Somatic Sexology

Somatic Sexology as covered by Sex, Love and Goop on Netflix

Anatomy & Physiology

Bodywork

Consent

Ethics

Gender & Sexual Orientation

Neuroscience

Relationships

Sex

Sexual Issues/Concerns

Sex Positive

Somatic Psychology

Trauma

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