Come As You Are (Revised and Updated) by Emily Nagoski

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Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD is a bestselling guide that explores the science behind women’s sexual desire, arousal and pleasure. The book combines research in psychology, neuroscience and sexual health to explain how sexuality works and why every person’s experience is unique.

The revised and updated edition includes new insights into mindfulness, stress, desire and sexual wellbeing, helping readers better understand how emotional context, relationships and body image influence sexual experiences.

Written in an accessible and supportive style, the book challenges common myths about sexuality and emphasises that people are “normal” exactly as they are.

Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD is a bestselling guide that explores the science behind women’s sexual desire, arousal and pleasure. The book combines research in psychology, neuroscience and sexual health to explain how sexuality works and why every person’s experience is unique.

The revised and updated edition includes new insights into mindfulness, stress, desire and sexual wellbeing, helping readers better understand how emotional context, relationships and body image influence sexual experiences.

Written in an accessible and supportive style, the book challenges common myths about sexuality and emphasises that people are “normal” exactly as they are.

    • Explains the science of sexual desire and arousal

    • Introduces the “dual control model” of sexual response

    • Explores the impact of stress, context, and emotional safety

    • Provides evidence-based tools to support pleasure and wellbeing

    • Updated with new research on mindfulness and sexual satisfaction

  • Emily Nagoski is a sex educator and researcher with a PhD in health behaviour and human sexuality. She previously served as Director of Wellness Education at Smith College and is known for translating scientific research into accessible guidance on sexual wellbeing.

    • Author: Dr Emily Nagoski, PhD

    • Format: Paperback (physical book)

    • Publisher: Simon & Schuster

    • Publication Date: 2 March 2021

    • Language: English

    • Print Length: 400 pages

  • Women seeking a science-based understanding of sexuality

    • Couples wanting to improve communication and intimacy

    • Individuals navigating changes in desire or sexual confidence

    • Healthcare professionals supporting women’s sexual wellbeing

  • This book is educational in nature and does not provide medical advice. Readers experiencing ongoing sexual health concerns should consult a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Readers of Come As You Are explore topics such as:

    • how sexual desire works in the brain

    • the role of stress, mood and environment in arousal

    • understanding responsive versus spontaneous desire

    • improving communication and intimacy in relationships

    • building confidence and comfort with sexual wellbeing

    The book introduces the “dual control model”, which explains sexual response through two systems: one that accelerates arousal and one that inhibits it.

    • Author: Emily Nagoski, PhD

    • Format: Paperback

    • Category: Sexual health and relationships

    • Pages: approximately 400

    • Publisher: Simon & Schuster

    • Edition: Revised and updated

  • What is the book Come As You Are about?
    It explains the science of sexual desire and how emotional context, stress and relationships influence sexual wellbeing.

    Who should read Come As You Are?
    The book is widely recommended for women, couples and healthcare professionals interested in understanding sexual wellbeing.

    Is this the updated version of the book?
    Yes. The revised edition includes additional research and updated explanations of sexual response and desire.