5 Books About Sex You Need to Read

Do a quick Google search for “books about sex.” Go ahead, I’ll wait. There’s what...a bajillion? Maybe a gazillion? No matter your flavor of sex or the question you have about sex, someone has written a book about it.

How are you supposed to narrow it down?

I guess that depends on what you want to know. If you’re like most of people (myself included) you want to know how to have better sex - or how to be better at it. I’ve got you covered. Take a look at these five books that can help you fuck better, no matter who you want to fuck.

5 Books About Sex You Need to Read

Sex Hacks

If we can hack our work life, hack dinner, and hack a family vacation, why in the hell can’t we hack sex? Thanks to Kinkly’s contributors (full disclosure: I am a contributor to the site and to the book) in Sex Hacks: Over 100 Tricks, Shortcuts, and Secrets to Set Your Sex Life on Fire - you can. This is one of the books about sex that covers masturbation, kink, sex toys, and so much more with one goal in mind - better sex for the reader.

50 Shades of Kink

Maybe you don’t know if you’re into kink - maybe you’re still figuring it out. Tristan Taormino’s 50 Shades of Kink: Intro to BDSM is perfect. If you read it and decide you’re ready to dive in, you’ll want to check out her Ultimate Guide to BDSM next but let’s start here. You’ll get definitions of terms, get the scoop on consent and safety, and a handy list of toys and other fun things to play with - all in the name of sexy fun.

How to Eat Pussy Like a Rockstar

Okay, How to Eat Pussy Like a Rockstar may come across as a bit heteronormative - it’s written to guys who want to up their pussy-eating game. But I’m pretty sure none of us come out of the womb knowing what to do so anyone interested in pussy-licking should find something valuable here. This is one of the books about sex I wish I’d had when I first became sexually active, almost like a prerequisite for anyone who wanted to get near my pussy. You’ll find more than tips and tricks for cunninglus like anatomy lessons, other arousal techniques, and confidence boosting tips for the pussy-licker who knows they have no skills - yet.

It isn't always just the physical stuff... Books about sex also cover emotional connections too.

Ecstasy is Necessary

The erotic isn’t always physical or sexual. Sometimes injury, health, and distance prevent a physical sexual connection but that doesn’t mean you can’t still connect. In Ecstasy is Necessary, you’ll learn about your sexual self, your personal pleasure, and how to have better erotic and sexual connections in more ways than Tab A and Slot B sex. This isn’t your typical sex help book but when you tap into what makes you sexually happy and aware, you can take your sex life to new and exciting levels.

Come As You Are

One of the biggest mysteries in sexuality seems to be women’s arousal - even to ourselves. In Come As You Are, you’ll learn more about how unique women’s sexuality and arousal are. No surprise here, no two women are alike. For women who want to learn more about themselves, you’ll learn ways to tap into your sexual side. For anyone wanting to better understand your female partner, this will teach you just how different a woman’s sexuality is from men and from every other woman. It’s more about context than physical anatomy than you may realize.

Now that I’ve armed you with knowledge, it’s to go have better sex with your partner.

Kayla Lords is a freelance writer, sex blogger, and a masochistic babygirl living the 24/7 D/s life. Follow her on her website or on Twitter @Kaylalords.