Resources
This section contains books, articles, videotapes, DVDs, audiotapes, and CDs that can help you in sexual recovery, relationship healing, and personal growth. In addition you will find a list of organizations, programs, and Web sites that are important resources for overcoming pornography-related problems.
BOOKS
SEX AND PORN ADDICTION RECOVERY
Carnes, Patrick. Don't Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.
Carnes, Patrick. Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery. 2nd edition. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2005.
Carnes, Patrick. Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. 3rd edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden, 2001.
Carnes, Patrick, et al. In the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior. 2nd edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden, 2007.
Corley, M. Deborah, and Jennifer P. Schneider. Disclosing Secrets:What, to Whom, and How Much to Reveal. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2002.
Grundner, T. M. The Skinner Box Effect: Sexual Addiction and Online Pornography. Lincoln, NE: Writers Club Press, 2000.
Hunter, Mic. Hope and Recovery: A Twelve-Step Guide for Healing from Compulsive Sexual Behavior. Center City, MN: Hazelden, 1989.
Kasl, Charlotte Davis. Women, Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. New York: HarperCollins, 1990.
Reid, Rory C., and Dan Gray. Confronting Your Spouse's Pornography Problem. Sandy, UT: Silverleaf Press, 2006.
Roberts, Ted. Pure Desire: Helping People Break Free from Sexual Struggles. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1999.
Sbraga, Tamara Penix, and William T. O'Donohue. The Sex Addiction Workbook: Proven Strategies to Help You Regain Control of Your Life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2003.
Schneider, Jennifer. Back from Betrayal: Recovering from His Affairs. 3rd edition. Tucson, AZ: Recovery Resources Press, 2005.
Schneider, Jennifer, and Burt Schneider. Sex, Lies, and Forgiveness: Couples Speak on Healing from Sex Addiction. 3rd edition.Tucson, AZ: Recovery Resources Press, 2004.
Weiss, Robert. Cruise Control: Understanding Sexual Addiction in Gay Men. Los Angeles: Alyson Books, 2005.
Weiss, Robert, and Jennifer Schneider. Untangling the Web: Sex, Porn, and Fantasy Obsession in the Internet Age. New York: Alyson Books, 2006.
SEXUAL EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT
Anand, Margo. The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers. Los Angeles: Jeremy Tarcher, 1991.
Carnes, Patrick, with Joseph M. Moriarity. Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred. Center City, MN: Hazelden, 1997.
Castleman, Michael. Sexual Solutions: A Guide for Men and the Women Who Love Them. Revised edition. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1989.
Chia, Mantak, et al. The Multi-Orgasmic Couple: Sexual Secrets Every Couple Should Know. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2000.
Chia, Mantak, and Douglas Abrams Arava. The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets that Every Man Should Know. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996.
Crooks, Robert, and Karla Baur. Our Sexuality. 10th edition. Pacific Grove, CA:Brooks/Cole, 2007.
Heiman, Julia, and Joseph LoPiccolo. Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988.
Henderson, Julie. The Lover Within: Opening to Energy in Sexual Practice. Revised edition. Barrytown, NY: Barrytown Limited, 1999.
Kaplan, Helen Singer. How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation. Florence, KY: Taylor& Francis, 1989.
Kerner, Ian. She Comes First:The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman. New York: HarperCollins, 2004.
Love, Patricia, and Jo Robinson. Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking. New York: Plume, 1995.
Maltz, Wendy. Intimate Kisses:The Poetry of Sexual Pleasure. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2001.
Maltz, Wendy. Passionate Hearts:The Poetry of Sexual Love. 2nd edition. Novato, CA:New World Library, 2007.
Maltz, Wendy, and Suzie Boss. Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women's Sexual Fantasies. Charleston, SC: BookSurge, 2008.
McCarthy, Barry, and Emily McCarthy. Rekindling Desire: A Step by Step Program to Help Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages. New York: Brunner-Routledge, 2003.
McCarthy, Barry, and Emily McCarthy. Sexual Awareness: Couple Sexuality for the Twenty-First Century. Revised edition. New York: Carroll & Graf, 2002.
Metz, Michael E., and Barry W. McCarthy. Coping With Premature Ejaculation: Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2003.
Moore, Thomas. The Soul of Sex: Cultivating Life as an Act of Love. New York: HarperCollins, 1998.
Ogden, Gina. The Heart & Soul of Sex: Making the ISIS Connection. Boston: Trumpeter, 2006.
Ogden, Gina. The Return of Desire: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Sexual Passion. Boston: Shambhala, 2008.
Zilbergeld, Bernie. The New Male Sexuality. Revised edition. New York: Bantam Books, 1999.
INTIMACY AND COUPLES COMMUNICATION
Chapman, Gary. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heart-Felt Commitment to Your Mate (Men's Edition). Chicago: Northfield, 2004.
Doherty, William. Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart. New York: Guilford Press, 2003.
Gorski, Terence T. Getting Love Right: Learning the Choices of Healthy Intimacy. New York: Fireside, 1993.
Gottman, John. M., and Nan Silver. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work:A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000.
Grayson, Henry. Mindful Loving: 10 Practices for Creating Deeper Connections. New York: Gotham Books, 2003.
Hendrix, Harville. Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. New York: Owl Books, 2001.
Markman, Howard, et al. Revised edition. Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2001.
Real, Terrence. How Can I Get Through to You? Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002.
Lerner, Harriet. The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships. New York: HarperCollins, 1990.
Schnarch, David. Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships. New York: Owl Books, 1998.
SEXUAL ABUSE RECOVERY
Bass, Ellen, and Laura Davis. Beginning to Heal: A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children. Revised edition. New York: Collins, 2003.
Bass, Ellen, and Laura Davis. The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 20th anniversary edition. New York: HarperCollins, 2008.
Davis, Laura. Allies in Healing:When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child. New York: HarperCollins, 1991.
Dolan, Yvonne. One Small Step: Moving Beyond Trauma and Therapy to a Life of Joy. Lincoln, NE: Authors Choice Press, 2000.
Lew, Mike. Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse. 2nd edition. New York: HarperCollins, 2004.
Maltz, Wendy. The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Revised edition. New York: HarperCollins, 2001.
GENERAL INTEREST
Beattie, Melody. Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself.