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Permission for Pleasure: Tending your Sexual Garden

Permission for Pleasure: Tending your Sexual Garden

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Why don’t I like sex? How do I feel desire? Is something wrong with me?

 

Popular culture would like us to believe that problems in our sex lives can be solved with a quick list of new positions for mind-blowing orgasms, but that’s not where women will find the answers they’re looking for. Permission for Pleasure takes a different approach.

Women are invited to embark on this pocket-sized sexual wellness retreat to uncover the roots of what they believe—or have been told—about sex and their bodies. While there are certainly how-tos on topics ranging from clitoral stimulation to vibrators and lube, this guided exploration goes deeper into the core questions and education women must consider to embrace and enjoy their sexuality for themselves.

In whatever season of life you’re in, you can begin a journey of discovery with this guidebook, which is filled with easy-to-read explanations as well as journaling prompts and practices aimed at equipping women with knowledge and confidence in their sex lives.

Your guide is Cindy Scharkey, a long-time nurse and educator who’s spent more than 30 years fielding questions about sex, bodies, and desire. She not only rounds up the current science and information women need to know about sex; she helps readers take it to the next level by learning how to examine and implement it for themselves.

Book Specifications: 

Book size: 6" x 9" portrait

Extent: 172 pages

Binding: hardbound with jacket

About the Author: 

Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, has been consistently exposed to the taboo and silence surrounding women’s sexuality over nearly four decades in healthcare as a Certified Childbirth Educator, OB/GYN nurse, and speaker. She is passionate about providing women with the education and self-confidence they need to find freedom on their own sexual wellness journey. As a podcast host and producer, workshop facilitator, and speaker, she aims to open the door to healthy conversations about expressing, experiencing, and enjoying our sexuality. She was married to the love of her life for 37 years and has three adult daughters who she adores.

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Cynthia Herman
Worthwhile

Information presented is easy to read and understand. Can help with your sexual journey.

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Lisa Bradbury
Great practical guide to intimacy

This book has great ideas and practical suggestions. Cindy is knowledgeable and down to earth.

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Eden Turner

So great!!

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Abby Bradbury
An answer for all the times you've asked 'Am I normal?"

No matter who you are or where you are at in life, this book will make you feel seen. Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine that discussing sex, desire, and pleasure could be a comfortable conversation. Cindy does just that in her book “Permission for Pleasure.” She makes communication feel easy and natural as she guides you through a journey to better understand yourself. With prompts to ponder, exercises to practice, and conversation starters throughout, this book is a gift to us all. Everyone can benefit from a friend like Cindy to tell you the answer to all the times you have asked 'Is this normal?'

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Anonymous
Cast Away Shame

Having followed Cindy for years, I thought I knew what to expect from "Permission for Pleasure." I was wrong! This book is a revelation, even for those familiar with her work. Cindy tackles the pervasive issue of shame, particularly around sexuality and body image, with compassion and clarity. She guides readers on a journey toward self-acceptance and embracing pleasure in all its forms.

One of the most powerful messages for me was Cindy's assertion that "Shame is a lousy compass..." This resonated deeply as I navigate raising three young children. "Permission for Pleasure" has equipped me to approach conversations about bodies and sexuality with openness and honesty, fostering a healthy and shame-free environment for them.

This book is more than just insightful; it's practical. Cindy provides actionable steps to help readers identify and challenge their own internalized shame. Whether you're seeking to reclaim your own sexuality or raise children who are confident and comfortable in their bodies, "Permission for Pleasure" is an essential guide. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation."

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