Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style

“Dr. Barry McCarthy's "Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style: Sharing Desire, Pleasure, and Satisfaction" deserves rerelease as a classic by Routledge due to its timeless insights and comprehensive approach to sexual relationships. Dr. McCarthy is a classic himself and was an early advocate amongst sex therapists to emphasize emotional intimacy, mutual respect, and effective communication. He has continuously offered enduring wisdom that remains relevant. Dr. McCarthy's expertise and authority in the field lend credibility to the practical advice and strategies he provided, which help couples overcome common sexual problems and improve their relationships. The book’s positive impact on readers, coupled with its educational value for professionals, justifies its continued availability to new audiences, ensuring it remains an enduring valuable resource.”

Michael A. Perelman, Ph.D., Director of Human Sexuality Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, NY; Founder & Chairman of MAP Education & Research Foundation, NY, NY

“Not many books can stand the test of time, but Barry and Emily McCarthy’s text holds up extraordinarily well. Of course, this should be no surprise as the McCarthy’s have long established themselves as leaders in the field of sexual health and well-being. I have recommended this book to my patients many times over the years, and will continue to do so. This book is a classic, and I expect it will continue to provide great value to the next generation of readers.”

Daniel N. Watter, Ph.D., Past-President, The Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)

“Thank goodness for this classic edition of Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style.Giants in the field, Barry and Emily McCarthy have managed to distill almost 50 years of their clinical experience and brilliant wisdom, added to it essential findings from sexual research, and created a roadmap for couples who want their intimate connection to stay sexually vital. It guides established couples to dismantle faulty and unhelpful beliefs about “normal” sexuality, to identify and forge their own sexual style, and to embrace a full-fledged eroticism that will last throughout all the stages of their lives.”

Aline Zoldbrod, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist--Individual, Couple and Sex Therapy, AASECT certified sex therapist and Diplomate, Author of Men, Women and Infertility (1993), SexSmart (1998, 2009), Sex Talk ((2002)

“As a sex therapist with more than 30 years of experience in treating couples with sexual difficulties, I can highly recommend the McCarthy’s book, Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style, now updated! The book helps couples develop a more realistic sense of their own sexual style and offers suggestions for increasing communication around expanding eroticism in long term committed male/female relationships. It is a recommended reading for my clients, many of whom have expressed thanks for this readable, relatable, motivating book.”

Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy, Certified Supervisor and CE Provider, Owner, Sex Therapist St. Louis