Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire offers a groundbreaking, research‑based approach to improving women’s desire, arousal, and sexual satisfaction using mindfulness. Studies estimate that around half of all women will experience some form of sexual difficulty in their lifetime, with low sexual interest being the most common—and often the most distressing. When sex suffers, relationships and overall quality of life often suffer too, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Drawing on years of clinical practice and scientific research, psychologist and sex researcher Lori A. Brotto shows how mindfulness‑based techniques can help women reconnect with their bodies, increase pleasure, and build more fulfilling sexual experiences. As a pioneer in applying mindfulness to sexual difficulties, she has helped hundreds of women through the very tools she shares in this book.
In an accessible and relatable style, Brotto explains the many factors that can undermine sexual wellbeing—such as stress, constant multitasking, body image concerns, and negative self‑talk. She illustrates these themes with real‑life stories from her clinical work and then guides readers through simple, effective exercises they can practice on their own to:
- Increase present‑moment awareness of bodily sensations and pleasure.
- Reduce distraction and critical inner commentary during sexual activity.
- Enhance desire, arousal, and enjoyment—whether to overcome a specific difficulty or simply to give a love life a boost.
For women—and partners—looking for a non‑judgmental, evidence‑based, and practical guide to improving sexual connection, Better Sex Through Mindfulness provides a powerful framework for cultivating desire, deepening intimacy, and improving overall sexual well‑being.
