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Sex between two adults in a loving relationship is, according to Dr. Ruth, one of the most natural things in the world. And although you don't have to know very much if all you're trying to do is procreate, it's a whole other story if you're trying to get the most pleasure. We're all unique individuals and so the way we get the most out of sex is slightly different for each of us. So in order to engage in sex that maximizes pleasure, some guidelines are necessary. That's especially true if one or both partners have a special need of some sort, which is not uncommon. Also, every couple changes over time, and if you're not familiar with the approaching speed bumps, they can turn into barriers. And you shouldn't fight change, she says, you should embrace it. Change can help push boredom aside, provided your prepared and willing to head off in the right direction. In this wise book, the beloved sex therapist boils down her life teaching to ten basic secrets, including:

Make Sex a Priority

Know Yourself

Know Your Partner

Know the Kama Ruthra

Kick Boredom out of the Bedroom

Remember the Romance

Afterplay is as Important as Foreplay

Improve Communication

Prepare for the Changes that Lie Ahead

...and others. "Once you have a good grasp of these rules," she concludes, "you'll be free to improvise...the only way you'll keep finding the pleasure that terrific sex can bring".

From the Back Cover

Dr. Ruth Has Done It Again...

With candor and humor, America's favorite sex doctor distills a lifetime of experience, clinical research, and teaching to reveal the secrets that will enhance your life with the most pleasurable and loving sexual experiences ever.

Although the emphasis in the book is on finding sexual pleasure in your relationship, Dr. Ruth is also a realist. She explains that every couple changes over time and offers expert advice for dealing with approaching speed bumps so they won't turn into barriers. Dr. Ruth also shows how to embrace change—change that can help push boredom aside and keep the romance alive!

In this wise and often funny book, the nation's best-loved sex therapist boils down her life's teaching to ten basic secrets and offers suggestions for:

Making Sex a Priority

Getting to Know Yourself

Understanding Your Partner

Exploring the Kama Ruthra

Kicking Boredom out of the Bedroom

Remembering the Romance

Indulging in Afterplay—It's as Important as Foreplay

Improving Communication

Preparing for the Changes That Lie Ahead

Improvising to Sustain a Terrific Sex Life

Dr. Ruth Has People Talking . . .

"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks — enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively."—Booklist

"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."

—New York Times

"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."—People Magazine